Trees Although most of the landscape lies dormant during winter months, exploration in your schoolyard does not need to end. Now is a great time to study trees. This month we provide background information about basic tree structure and function, along with lesson ideas to help get you started. For more, visit the Teachers' Room.

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Seed Catalog Fun January may seem mellow because the bustle of the holidays has passed, but with slower schedules it is a great time to get kids excited about the garden season that lies ahead. One way to help them catch the garden bug is to explore the multitude of seed catalogs available. They’re informative, fun, and a potential source of games to play on cold winter days. Visit the Family Room. Parents' Primer Looking for some guidance on how to make the most of your family garden? Our Parents' Primer can help! Many other writings on kids’ gardening start with what to grow and how to design and build a kids’ garden, prepare soil, and plant, but this primer is not just about creating one garden for your kids. It’s about taking advantage of “gardening moments” with your kids every week in your own backyard ... and front yard and in the garage and at the windowsill and in the basement ... The Parents' Primer is the Family Resource Room feature for this month -- find out how to engage your children in outdoor explorations that cultivate their love of plants, gardening, and the environment.

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