Why do leaves change colour in the fall?
Hands-on Activities
How do the green leaves of summer change to vibrant colours in fall? Explore plant pigments in this chromatography activity.
Trees: In Autumn
Picture Collections
10 images showing some scenes with coniferous and deciduous trees in the fall or autumn season
Trees: In Spring
Picture Collections
10 images of some coniferous and deciduous trees showing new growth in the spring season
Trees: In Summer
Picture Collections
9 images showing some scenes with coniferous and deciduous trees in the summer
Trees: In Winter
Picture Collections
10 images of various winter scenes showing some coniferous and deciduous trees in snowy conditions
Seasonal Activities: Autumn
Picture Collections
10 images of some activities that may happen in the fall such as picking pumpkins and apples, and raking leaves
Plants: Leaves
Picture Collections
15 images of some shapes and colours of plant leaves such as shamrocks, purple beech tree leaves and Japanese Maple tree leaves.
Leaves: In Winter
Picture Collections
10 images of leaves in various winter conditions such as being covered in frost, snow and ice
How does water move up a plant?
Hands-on Activities
Do an experiment with celery to learn about the structures that help plants take up water.
How do I construct a terrarium?
Hands-on Activities
You can make your own terrarium for growing plants!
Kevin Hill (Video)
Regional Maintainer
Timea Filer (Video)
Career Profiles
Urban Forestry Field Technologist
Timea Filer
Career Profiles
Urban Forestry Field Technician, City of Guelph
Kevin Hill
Career Profiles
Regional Maintainer (Forestry)
Heather Dover
Career Profiles
Arborist