Into the Woods
Into the Woods, an Arrow of Light Elective Adventure
The Arrow of Light Cub Scout handbook says, “Trees and plants play important roles in nature. In this Adventure, you will get to learn about the plants and trees in your community by exploring your area on a walk or visit to a local nature center, tree farm, or park.
If you have ever stood beneath a towering redwood, enjoyed the colors of fall leaves, or watched pine trees swaying in the wind, you know that trees and plants are beautiful. But they are also important to life on Earth. As you go into the woods, you will learn what trees and plants do for us and for animals, and why taking care of them is important to our planet’s well-being.“
Read on to discover this adventure’s requirements and fun ways to complete them!
Requirements:
- Visit an area with trees and plants and conduct a tree inventory. Select one tree and complete the remaining requirements based on that tree.
- Determine if your tree is deciduous or evergreen.
- Determine if your tree is native or was introduced to your area.
- Find out how your tree deals with wildfire.
- Learn how wildlife uses your tree.
