{"id":64,"date":"2025-10-30T19:18:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T19:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/arboretum\/?page_id=64"},"modified":"2025-12-02T14:04:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T14:04:56","slug":"64-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.clarkson.edu\/arboretum\/64-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore The Arboretum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome to an interactive experience that connects technology, nature, and learning. Whether you\u2019re walking the trail or exploring from home, you can discover the stories, science, and beauty behind each tree in our arboretum.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Three Ways to Explor<\/strong>e<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Using the Map<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Arboretum website &#8220;Map&#8221; page on your device while walking the Munter Trail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This map contains markers for each tree, including those without signs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on a marker to see more information about that tree<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <em>Tip: You can also browse all trees on the map if you\u2019re exploring from home!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Discover a Species<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Arboretum website &#8220;Species&#8221; page on your device<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This page lists the common name and scientific name for each species in the arboretum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on any species name to see the tree ID for each tree of that species<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on any tree ID to be brought to the map with that tree highlighted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Find a Tree<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Arboretum website &#8220;Find a Tree&#8221; page on your device<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for the <strong>black tree signs<\/strong> \u2014 each includes the <strong>tree\u2019s common name<\/strong>, <strong>scientific name<\/strong>, and a <strong>code<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the last <strong>4-digits <\/strong>of the<strong> <\/strong>code in the search box, and click the &#8220;Go!&#8221; button<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This will bring to the map showing the location of the tree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the highlighted dot to see a popup window with information about that tree \u2014 including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Common and scientific names<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Species and genus details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tree height, diameter, and estimated age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fun facts and ecological significance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Identify a Tree<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf3f <strong>Use these clues to help identify trees on your walk:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Leaves:<\/strong> shape, size, color, and edge (smooth vs. serrated)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bark:<\/strong> color, texture, and pattern (smooth, ridged, or peeling)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shape:<\/strong> overall silhouette \u2014 tall and narrow, broad and spreading, etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> soil type, sunlight, and nearby species can give hints<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcf8 <em>Try comparing what you see with the photos online<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learn, Engage, and Protect<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Share what you\u2019ve learned with others in the community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help keep the arboretum healthy by respecting signs and staying on marked paths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Try It Now<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"map\" style=\"background-color:#004e42; color:white; padding:1em; width:fit-content; border-radius:100em; display: block; text-decoration:none;\">\n    Map\n<\/a>\n<br>\n<a href=\"species\" style=\"background-color:#004e42; color:white; padding:1em; width:fit-content; border-radius:100em; display: block; text-decoration:none;\">\n    Species\n<\/a>\n<br>\n<a href=\"find-a-tree\" style=\"background-color:#004e42; color:white; padding:1em; width:fit-content; border-radius:100em; display: block; text-decoration:none;\">\n    Find a Tree\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reference: <em>Tree Identification &amp; Guides<\/em>. (n.d.). Arbor Day Foundation. Retrieved October 23, 2025, from https:\/\/www.arborday.org\/tree-identification <br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to an interactive experience that connects technology, nature, and learning. Whether you\u2019re walking the trail or exploring from home, you can discover the stories, science, and beauty behind each tree in our arboretum. Three Ways to Explore 1. 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