WILD CHILD Wintermission: Spot Tree Buds

Today's Wintermission challenge is to notice the developing buds on trees and bushes.

Even though it is winter, many plants start preparing for spring in the fall. Head outside and find trees and bushes that already have buds on their branches. Can you find bushes and trees that don't have them?

Early buds allow plants get a headstart in spring, but risk being eaten by animals or damaged by severe weather. Once you notice buds sprouting, is easy to spot them wherever you go outside.

If you try this or any of the other wintermission challenges, share your experience with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Tag us, and include the hashtag #wintermission. We would love to see these challenges in action!

Written by Tandy Morton, WILD CHILD Playgroup Facilitator.