Today, we’re going to learn a few extraordinary things about some everyday plants. Trees! They are a part of our world, and sometimes we don’t even notice how much benefit they bring to humanity and to our ecosystem. Trees not only fulfill many important jobs for us, they also connect to each other in a very unique way. Trees help all living creatures and are more important than many realize.

Things to Chat About:

Are there any particular trees that you see every day?

What do you know about those trees?

Have you ever planted a tree?

Words to Discuss:

Deforestation
Clear cut
Wood Wide Web
Mycorrhizal Networks