Plant A Tree
Every child has more than likely had the opportunity to really get to know a tree by building a tree house amongst it’s leaves, climbing it’s branches or swinging on a rope that’s attached to one. Trees seem to draw kids to them. When I think of Nature For Kids, a tree is the first thing that pops in my mind.
We just planted a cherry tree in our backyard. The boys helped in the process and are eager to water it every day. We talked about how our little twig of a tree will grow to be taller than them in five years, and that they’d be able to sit in its shade in ten. Let’s hope they’ll be eating cherries too!
A study done at Columbia University stated that “childhood asthma prevalence in the US increased by 50% from 1980 to 2000, with especially high prevalence in poor urban communities.” Their conclusion was that “street trees were associated with a lower prevalence of early childhood asthma”.
Here are some other benefits of trees:
- Increases the value of your home
- Give birds a home and attracts other wildlife
- Helps cool your home
- Protects your home from strong winds
If you missed the Arbor Day celebration this year, no worries. Now is still a good time to plant a tree! And I’m sure your kids will be willing and excited to help dig in the dirt. The Arbor Day Foundation came up with this great list of 9 things you should know about trees.
What kind of trees grow in your area and what’s your favorite? Do you have any great memories of spending time in a specific tree?
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That is one of the reasons I like living in a neighborhood where the houses are older, big trees are everywhere and I love it!
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