Tree Leaf Identification Nature Journal
A tree leaf identification journal is a great way for your little scientist to observe the trees in your area and create a nature journal.
Servings: 1 tree leaf journal
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Stapler
Ingredients
Supplies for a simple tree leaf identification journal
Supplies for a more permanent tree leaf identification journal
Instructions
- Head outside for a nice nature walk with your favorite kiddos. Explain what you are looking for, that you want to find leaves from all kinds of trees that live in your area. Later, you will identify what kind of trees they are from.
- Make a simple journal by taking several pieces of copier paper and folding them in half, as a group (hamburger fold). Slip these papers inside of a folded piece of construction paper. Staple the booklet together along the fold.For a more permanent and long term nature notebook, place plastic page protectors inside of a three ring notebook (I prefer a "D" ring style as the pages lay better in the notebook). You will slip the paper inside of these page protectors of course.
- Tape or glue a different type of leaf on each page of your journal or piece of paper for your notebook.Use the tree identification book to look up what type of tree the leaf came from. Label the leaf on the page. Add any additional information you would like.
- These tree leaf samples won’t last a long time as they will dry and are prone to crumble. You may want to cover them with a piece of contact paper or with clear packing tape to preserve them longer. (This is optional.)
Notes
Other tips and variations are found on the post found at: https://welcometonanas.com/tree-leaf-identification-nature-journal/