Step 1 - ID Your Tree

Important Note: For the purposes of this activity, exact tree identification isn't necessary. If you can, narrow it down to an oak, pine or palm, or take note of:

• The size of your tree (small, medium or large)

• Leaf persistence: Is the tree deciduous (loses its leaves) or evergreen (always green)?

• Leaf type: Broadleaf (wide, flat leaves), Conifer (needle-like leaves) or Palm (feather or fan-like leaves)