Who is this?

Ever wondered what type of trees you're passing in your local area? In this activity you'll find out what kind of tree you've found, and share your discovery with other locals!

What you'll need
- Access to an online tree identification guide or a tree identification book The Woodland Trust have an amazing guide on how to identify trees, which you can find online here. They also offer a free app that can help you - download the app here.
- Chalk

You might also want
- pen and paper
- small bags

If you don't have any of the above, let us know by email to sharingseeds2020@gmail.com

Step by Step

1. Head outside! 
2. Find a tree on a street near you.
3. Have a look at its leaves, bark, flowers and twigs, and at the overall size and shape of the tree. 
4. Take some photos, draw some pictures, or even collect some sample leaves. (You might want some bags to keep your samples in, if you plan to take them home. Don't forget to label them if you plan to visit more than one tree - you can just name them 'Tree 1', 'Tree 2' etc for now.)
5. Use the Woodland Trust guide or app to work out what kind of tree you have. 
6. Use your chalk to write the name of the tree for others to find! You could write 'Hello, I'm -' if you like!

This wonderful activity was created by Jane Clark . Jane wanted to share the identities of some of her streets trees with other residents. She used chalk to signpost the tree names on the pavement, including this unusual ginkgo tree!

Another resident on the same street was inspired by Jane's tree-signposting, and made her own 'Tree and Leaf' guide, which she later shared with the street Whatsapp group for all to enjoy! Why not have a go at making your own guide to the trees in your area?