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GSEM: Tree Scavenger Hunt

GSEM Home Lessons Resources

Students will identify trees using tree identification guides during a tree scavenger hunt. They will discover the biodiversity of trees on Marshall University’s campus throughout their search then learn about the significance of biodiversity through class discussions.


Field and Trees

  1. Tree Scavenger Hunt (PDF)
  2. MU Specific Handouts
    1. Student handout
    2. Tree Hints (Teachers only)
    3. Marshall University Campus Map (PDF)
  3. General Resources
    1. Ekk!: Tree Identification Key
    2. What Tree Is That?: Tree Identification Field Guide
    3. What Tree Is It?
    4. Virginia Tech Tree ID [Android App]
    5. Leafsnap [iOS 5.1.1 or later App]

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Sustainability Dept.
Marshall University
1 John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755

Email: BeMarshallGreen

Located in:
Sorrell Maintenance Bldg.
Suite 204B


Amy Parsons-White
Sustainability Manager
Email: parsons133@marshall.edu
304-696-2946


Carrie Nilles
Sustainability Coordinator
Email: nilles@marshall.edu
304-696-2992


Caroline Copenhaver
Compost Coordinator
Email: copenhaverc@marshall.edu


Rebecca Pastor
Agriculture Coordinator
Email: britton21@marshall.edu

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