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Autumn is a great time to explore trees: it’s not just about leaves changing colour – you can observe a tree’s silhouette emerge as its leaves fall, birds’ nests, mistletoe and berries can be spotted in the branches, and twigs that snap off in autumn gales are perfect kindling for bonfire night, once dried out.
Tree Dressing Day takes place in the first week of December, so plan now. Take the children on a walk around the garden or your neighbourhood, and choose a special tree, using the opportunity to introduce scientific and mathematical words.
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