Episode 148: A Forest Classroom For Curious Kids

A kid points at a tree and says, “What is that?” and suddenly you’re talking about pollination, fungi, water, carbon, and how a forest quietly runs like a living system. We head to Millbrook Elementary School for a hands-on walk with grade three classes, turning a simple outdoor classroom tour into a practical lesson in forest ecology and Ontario nature. We start with trees you can name right away and the surprising details most people miss: why many apple trees need pollen from a different ...