LIttle tree and watering can

Ask the Naturalist!

FAQ
Identify a Tree
Tree Inventory
10 Things

Abdu Salaam


Hi, I'm Abdu Salaam, the staff naturalist at Eagle Eye Institute in Somerville, MA.

maple leaf

I can teach you about trees
and how they improve our
neighborhoods, cities, and lives.

Below is an overview of what
you can learn in my section.

FAQs Twenty-five of the most frequently asked questions about trees that I have answered in my work with youth and adults.

Did you know?

Scotch Pine
Some pines like the Scotch Pines,
have needles that grow in pairs.

Identify a Tree We've compiled some basic information about some common trees that you might find in the city, plus we've linked to two other great sites for tree identification.
Tree Inventory This tool will help you get out in your neighborhood and become more aware of the health and nature of the trees around you.
10 Things Impress your friends and care for trees at the same time with these 10 Things that Trees Do For You and 10 Things that You Can Do For Trees.

If you have a specific question about trees, write to me, Abdu Salaam the Naturalist, at info@eagleeyeinstitute.org. Be sure include your name, age, and city.

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