There are QRC codes all over the orchard. Scan them with your phone and learn more about all the plants that are there.
in this area! Take a moment to admire the variety of flowers around you. Scan the QR code to learn interesting facts and details about each plant! Discover the diverse regional pollinator plants
Three different varieties of dwarf apple trees. Learn about all of them!
Both raspberries and blackberry plants.
Each of the trees are named. Adopt one and check in on them over the course of a year's time, or longer!
Document the tree's growth by drawing pictures and tracking its progress throughout the year. It's similar to watching a puppy grow up! Each tree has its own name, so you can connect with it and say hello when you visit!
How many apples can you find on the trees? Observe their appearance and practice your art skills by drawing a picture of them.
Each tree and plant is unique. What features make this tree stand out from the rest? Consider its size, shape, and other distinguishing characteristics!
The pollinator garden is something to behold. Spend some time just watching the pollinator traffic and you'll see what we mean!
You'll encounter a wide variety of pollinators here, including bees, moths, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Watch as they visit different plants throughout the day, constantly on the move!
Each flower's colors are designed to attract pollinators. Even though pollinators perceive colors differently, the flower's shape and hue increase its chances of successful pollination.
Both pollinators and blooms can be unique. For example, milkweed has a distinctive bloom. When it disperses its seeds, they float on the wind thanks to their long, cotton-like tufts attached to the seed pod.
Pollinators often lay their eggs on plants they are drawn to. For example, milkweed is a preferred host plant for butterflies, which lay their eggs on its leaves.
Each tree and plant is distinct. What features make this tree stand out from the rest? Consider its size, shape, or other unique characteristics.
Plants often compete for resources, which can result in varied heights. For example, the Hollow Joe Pye Weed can grow up to fifteen feet tall, while other plants remain much shorter.
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