Nature Study Made Easy: Free Trees + Leaves Guide for June

Learn tree species and leaf identification with your kids! Download our free June nature study guide for homeschoolers today.

Explore Trees and Leaves with Our Free June Nature Study Guide!

Looking for a fun and easy way to get outside and learn this June? Our free nature study guide, Trees & Leaves, is here to help your homeschool family dive into the wonderful world of trees!

This guide focuses on tree species and leaf identification, giving your kids the tools to recognize different trees and their unique leaves. From spotting the jagged edges of a maple leaf to discovering the smooth needles of a pine tree, they’ll love exploring nature up close.

With Trees & Leaves, you’ll find opportunities to incorporate art, science, and even a bit of poetry into your lessons. It’s packed with simple activities and ideas that blend learning with hands-on fun. You can sketch leaves, press them for keepsakes, or even create your own little “leaf guidebook” in your nature journal. Plus, it’s a great way to sneak in a bit of science, art, and outdoor play all at once!

Grab your copy of Trees & Leaves today and make the most of this beautiful season. Nature is calling—let’s answer it!

Suggested Activities for June Nature Study:

The following prompts are designed to encourage exploration, observation, and creativity while helping kids and teens learn about trees and leaves, even in urban environments.

1. Tree Species Sketching Journal: Start a nature journal specifically for sketching and documenting different tree species.

2. Tree Bark Rubbing and Identification: Take tree bark rubbings and identify the trees they come from.

3. Leaf Shape and Pattern Sketching: Learn to recognize and sketch the different shapes and patterns of tree leaves.

4. Leaf Collection Book Creation: Create a leaf collection book or album with leaves from various tree species.

5. Identifying Trees by Leaf Characteristics: Identify trees by their leaf characteristics like shape, margin, and venation.

6. Researching Local Tree Species: Research the local tree species in your area and their unique features.

7. Creating a Personal Tree Photo Guide: Take photographs of trees and their leaves for your own tree guide.

8. Trees’ Role in Oxygen and Pollution Reduction: Learn about the importance of trees in providing oxygen and reducing pollution.

9. Exploring Leaf Rubbing Techniques: Experiment with different leaf rubbing techniques using crayons or pencils.

10. Creating a Local Tree Identification Key: Create a tree identification key or chart for local tree species.

Want More Nature Activities, Crafts, and Scavenger Hunt Ideas?

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Each Nature Guide contains:

A Monthly Theme
Corresponding Lessons for Handbook of Nature Study, by Anna Botsford Comstock
A Recommended Reading List
Suggested Activities
Nature Journal Prompts
Nature Craft Ideas
Nature Poetry Selections
Scavenger Hunt (or Photo Snap List for Older Kids & Teens)
Nature Notebooking Page
Nature Notes Page

Add These Art Courses to Your Trees & Leaves- Focusing on Tree Species and Leaf Identification June Nature Study:

For a well-rounded nature study, check out Heather Woodie’s Nature Journaling series from the Masterpiece Society. Purchase the complete set or individual courses. You can also see how Alisha creates a nature journaling page from the nature cards in our Charlotte Mason Morning Time sessions here.

For younger kids who might not be able to do nature journaling yet, why not add in Alisha’s Backyard Nature course for easy art tutorials with a nature focus?

Nature Journaling

Nature Journaling: Trees

Backyard Nature: Mixed Media Art for Kids K-2

Check Out These Videos for Nature Study Inspiration:

Discover the difference between two main types of trees:

Learn all about forests:

Explore how to identify trees by their leaves:

Learn about the importance of trees and why we need them:

Discover how animals make trees their homes:

Add These Books to Your Nature Study:

Pick up some of these books from your local library to add to your June nature study, or grab them off Amazon to add to your family library’s permanent collection!