Trees in the Park
Parks are beautiful places. They have green grass, colorful flowers, and many big trees. People go to the park to walk, play, and relax. Trees are very important for our world. Let us look at the trees in the park and learn about them.
What is a Tree? A tree is a very big plant. It has three main parts. First, the trunk. The trunk is the tall, brown body of the tree. It is made of hard wood. Second, the branches. These are like the long arms of the tree. They grow out from the trunk. Third, the leaves. Leaves grow on the branches. Most leaves are green in the summer. They use sunlight to make food for the tree. Under the ground, trees have roots. The roots hold the tree in the soil and drink water.
Trees in the Seasons Trees change during the four seasons. In spring, the weather gets warm. Small green leaves and beautiful flowers grow on the trees. The park looks fresh and new. In summer, the trees have many big, green leaves. They make a lot of cool shade. People and dogs sit under the trees to stay out of the hot sun. In autumn, the leaves change colors. They turn bright yellow, orange, and red. Then, the leaves fall to the ground. Children like to run and play in the dry leaves. In winter, the weather is very cold. Many trees lose all their leaves. They look bare and quiet. But some trees, like pine trees, stay green all year long.
Animals and Trees Many small animals live in the trees. Birds build their warm nests on the high branches. They sing beautiful songs in the morning. Squirrels run quickly up and down the trunks. They collect nuts and store them for the winter. Many small insects live on the bark of the tree. The trees are a safe home for all of them.
Why We Need Trees Trees help us in many ways. They make the air clean for us to breathe. They give us oxygen. Trees also make the park a quiet and happy place. They give us delicious fruit, like apples, pears, and nuts. We must take care of our trees. We should protect them and plant new ones.
Do you have trees near your home?