Leaf ID guides

These leaf, fruit and twig identification guides encourage learners to explore their site. They'll look closely and start identifying the similarities and differences of trees found in their outdoor space. Learners will ask questions and observe carefully to try and find the tree the leaf came from. 

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< 30 minutes
All ages

Preparation

What you need
  • copies of the identification guides 
Location

Outdoors

Resources

Woodland Trust Leaf Identification Dial.pdf 1.41 MB
Woodland Trust fruits and seeds Identification guide.pdf 1002.25 KB
Woodland Trust Leaf Identification Guide.pdf 2 MB
Woodland Trust Twig Identification Guide.pdf 449.58 KB

Step by step

  1. Download copies of the leaf, twig and fruits and seeds guides.
  2. Print copies for learners or make them available on tablets. 
  3. Learners observe their outdoor space carefully and use the guides to identify the leaves, twigs, fruits and seeds present. 
  4. Encourage learners to ask questions and observe carefully. 

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