Have you ever noticed how quickly plants seem to grow in spring? This season, our 3rd-grade students are excited to take part in a spring plant survey in the woods by the brook. Each group of students has a special plot of land marked off with stakes and colorful tape. They will measure the soil temperature and air temperature, and track the growth of plants in their area. Students will also learn about canopy cover, which shows how much ground is shaded by the branches and leaves of trees. Since it’s early spring, the deciduous trees don’t have their leaves yet, making it easier to see the sky above. We are eager to discover what new plants are growing and to find other interesting things in the woods, like the deer scat we’ve already spotted!