To help emphasize the importance of trees and spread awareness. We decided that we would try a new approach to have a bigger presence in the classroom. In addition to the seeding events, planting events, and seed collection, we have now added new in class presentations to deliver a more in-depth learning experience about native habitats. These include an introductory lesson about the importance of natural landscapes, plant reproduction, and species identification.
A few groups have participate in the introductory lesson this fall including Lisa Fox's Environmental Science class from Chatham Kent Secondary School on October 10th and Lindsay Reynen's two Science classes from Wallaceburg District Secondary School on October 11th. After the lesson, the students had the opportunity to test seed quality of Black Oak seeds collected this fall using two different methods which include the bounce test and the float test. The results were then validated using the cut test. Each class compared the results to determine how accurate the tests are to predict seed quality.
An upcoming introductory lesson is also booked with Michelle Beatty's Science class from Ridgetown District High School on November 8th.
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John McGregor Secondary School preparing trays to plant seeds
WDSS testing Black Cherry seeds to grow in the municipal greenhouse
CKSS Life Skills planting black-eyed susan seeds at the municipal greenhouse
Tecumseh Public School tested Hackberry seed quality and planted American Sycamore seeds
Chatham #4 Scout troop participates in a seeding event at the municipal greenhouse
scouts were educated about the importance of our program, learned how to test seed quality, and planted native tree seeds to help out with the environment
Finished product
The cold-frame boxes are covered in leaf litter to help insulate the seeds from the cold throughout the winter and mimic a natural environment
Riverview Central School collects tallgrass prairie seed at Branton Cundick Park
The students were very excited to be helping nature by collecting seeds that they planted in tray the following week.
Students from Ridgetown High School collect tallgrass prairie seed at Turin Paw Paw
Planting Prairie Plugs at the Merlin Conservation Area with Merlin Area Public School
Big Blue Stem has a characteristic 'turkey foot' seed head
Ursuline College students plant and mulch native White Oak trees.
CKSS Environmental Club tree seed collection at O'Neil's Nature Preserve in Chatham
LKCS Students plant trees at the Dresden Cemetery
Making It Happen Program gives a hand
Ursuline College Students collecting seed under an American Sycamore tree
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