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Herbarium

At Summit, our students are able to learn about ecosystems and life cycles of various animals, plants, insects, and more. We pride ourselves on the diversity of natural trees on our school grounds. Students are able to measure, identify, and explore these trees throughout the year. Click on the slideshows below to learn more about our herbariums in the fall, winter, and spring.

Fall Herbarium

The image shows a sign for the Summit Environmental Herbarium, with a building and trees in the background.
A systematically arranged collection of dried plants, known as a herbarium, is displayed on the grounds of a Summit Environmental school.
A hand-drawn map of the Summit Environmental School, featuring various buildings, trails, and natural features within the school grounds.
This image is a visual guide to various tree identification terms, displaying illustrations and labels for different parts and features of trees.
The image appears to be a detailed diagram or infographic depicting the various parts and components of a deciduous tree, with labels and descriptions for each element.
The image provides information about the Hackberry tree, including its identifying characteristics, ecosystem impacts, and location details. It includes several photographs showcasing the tree's features, such as its rough, gray-brown bark and simple leaf structure.
The image shows a large tree trunk with a label identifying it as a Slippery Elm, surrounded by a forested environment with additional smaller trees and foliage in the background.
The image shows a Black Oak tree in a forest setting, with its bark and leaves visible in the foreground, and a wooded background with autumn foliage.
The image shows a white pine tree with its distinctive bark and long, curved cones, set against a backdrop of other pine trees in a forested area.
The image shows a close-up view of a honey locust tree, with its distinctive compound leaves and bark visible in the foreground, set against a background of other trees and a grassy courtyard.
The image shows a Red Pine tree, with its distinctive reddish-brown bark and long needles, set against a backdrop of other pine trees in a forested environment.
The image shows a yellowwood tree with yellow leaves, along with some additional information about the tree's characteristics and habitat.
The image shows a white mulberry tree, an invasive species, growing in a forested area with lush vegetation in the background.
The image shows a pin oak tree with vibrant red leaves in the foreground, surrounded by a natural landscape with other trees in the background.
The image displays a Norway Maple tree in full autumn foliage, with its vibrant yellow and orange leaves contrasting against the gray background of a paved road and surrounding buildings.
The image shows a Black Willow tree, with its distinctive simple leaves and bark, set against a backdrop of a wooden structure and other trees.
The image shows a large big toothed aspen tree with distinctive white bark, surrounded by colorful autumn foliage in the background.
The image shows a Spring Snow Crabapple tree with its simple, double-toothed leaves and bright green stems that turn yellow or fall in the fall. The tree is situated in a garden-like setting with other plants and structures visible in the background.
The image shows a tree with distinctive heart-shaped leaves and white bell-shaped flowers blooming in the late spring. The background includes a grassy field and other trees.
The image shows a forest with tall, slender trees in the background, and a close-up view of a tree trunk and leaves in the foreground, accompanied by an informative label describing the characteristics of the Basswood tree.
The image shows a tree with distinctive white bark, surrounded by lush greenery and a stream or river in the background.
The image shows various photographs and information about the silver maple tree, including its identifying characteristics, ecosystem impact, and location.
The image shows a quaking aspen tree, with its distinctive white bark and green leaves, set against a background of other trees and foliage. The image also includes an informational panel providing details about the quaking aspen, such as its scientific name, identifying characteristics, and ecosystem impacts.
The image shows a Greenspire Linden tree, with its distinctive broad, heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers blooming in the foreground. The background features a grassy area and other trees, creating a pleasant outdoor setting.
The image provides an overview of the Green Ash tree, including its identifying characteristics, ecosystem impacts, and location details. It features several photographs showcasing the tree's foliage, bark, and hanging seed clusters.
The image shows a forest with tall, slender black cherry trees in the foreground and background, providing a detailed overview of the tree's identifying characteristics and ecosystem impacts.
The image shows a Bitternut Hickory tree, with its distinctive narrow compound leaves and bark. The background includes a forested area with other trees and foliage, providing a natural setting for the Bitternut Hickory.
The image shows a Crabapple tree with its distinctive alternate branches, broad oval pointed leaves, and grayish-brown, scaly bark. The tree is set against a backdrop of a grassy area and a fence, with other trees visible in the background.
The image shows an Autumn Blaze Maple tree, with its distinctive lobed leaves and reddish-orange fall foliage, set against a background of a playground and other greenery.

Winter Herbarium

The image shows a building with a sign that reads %22Summit Environmental Herbarium%22 surrounded by trees and greenery, indicating a winter season.
The image shows the definition of the term %22Herbarium%22, which is described as a systematically arranged collection of dried plants. The background is a solid blue color.
The image appears to be a winter tree identification key, with a glossary of terms and illustrations of various tree parts to aid in identifying different types of winter trees.
The image appears to be a diagram or illustration depicting various types of fishing hooks and lures, with labels and descriptions provided for each item.
The image appears to be a diagram or illustration depicting various types of fish or marine creatures, with labeled descriptions and characteristics for each.
The image appears to be a diagram or illustration depicting various types of shark fins and their identifying characteristics.
A hand-drawn map of the Summit Environmental School, featuring various buildings, pathways, and natural elements within the school grounds.
The image shows a snowy landscape with a bare tree in the foreground and a blue informational panel providing details about a plant species called Hackberry.
The image shows the bark of a Slippery Elm tree, with its distinctive alternate branching pattern, set against a backdrop of a forested area with bare trees.
The image shows a close-up view of the bark of a Black Oak tree, with its distinctive dark color and deeply furrowed texture. In the background, there are other trees and a snowy landscape, suggesting a forested or wooded setting.
The image shows a close-up view of a white pine tree, with its distinctive bark and clusters of needles. The background features a forested landscape, suggesting the tree's natural habitat.
The image shows a tree with distinctive bark and branches, set against a clear blue sky. The tree appears to be a Honey Locust, as indicated by the information provided in the text.
The image shows a tall, reddish-barked red pine tree trunk in the foreground, surrounded by a forest of other trees in the background.
The image shows a white mulberry tree, an invasive species, with its distinctive alternate branches and gray bark in a wooded area. The background includes a paved path and other trees, providing context for the habitat of this plant.
The image shows a Norway maple tree with its distinctive bark and branching pattern, set against a backdrop of a snowy landscape and a clear blue sky.
The image shows a black willow tree with its distinctive bark and branches, set against a backdrop of a pine ridge habitat with a body of water in the distance.
The image shows a close-up view of the trunk of a large, white-barked tree, with its distinctive markings and branches, set against a clear blue sky in the background.
The image shows a close-up view of a tree trunk with identifying information about the Northern Catalpa species, also known as the %22Cigar Tree%22 or %22Catawba Tree%22. In the background, a snowy winter landscape with a paved path can be seen.
The image shows a close-up view of the bark of a Basswood tree, also known as the American linden, against a snowy winter landscape in the background.
The image shows a close-up view of the bark of a River Birch tree, with its distinctive peeling, papery appearance. In the background, a snowy winter landscape is visible, with bare tree branches against a blue sky.
The image shows a close-up view of the bark of a silver maple tree, with a snowy forest scene visible in the background.
The image shows a snowy forest scene with a tall, rough-barked green ash tree in the foreground and a path leading through the trees in the background.
The image shows a snowy forest landscape with a young and an old tree trunk in the foreground, along with information about the black cherry tree species.
The image shows a bitternut hickory tree trunk with gray bark and yellow sulfur buds on the ends of its branches, set against a background of bare trees and a blue sky.
The image shows a close-up view of a crabapple tree trunk with distinctive thorns, set against a backdrop of a snowy landscape and bare trees.

Spring Herbarium

The image shows a sign for the %22Summit Environmental Herbarium%22 in front of a building surrounded by trees and greenery.
A systematically arranged collection of dried plants, with the text %22Herbarium%22 and a description of what a herbarium is displayed in the background.
A hand-drawn map of the Summit Environmental School, featuring various buildings, landmarks, and natural elements within the school grounds.
The image is a visual guide for tree identification, displaying various tree identification terms and corresponding illustrations of different tree parts and features.
This image appears to be a detailed diagram or classification chart of a deciduous tree, with various labeled parts and components of the tree's structure and characteristics.
The image shows a large, lush green tree with a thick canopy of leaves, surrounded by a grassy area and other vegetation. The tree appears to be a Hackberry, as indicated by the information provided in the image.
The image shows a close-up view of a slippery elm tree, with its distinctive bark and leaves visible in the foreground, set against a backdrop of a lush, green forest landscape.
The image shows the bark of a Black Oak tree in the foreground, with lush green leaves of the same tree visible in the background.
The image shows the bark and foliage of a white pine tree, with a detailed information panel providing the common name, scientific name, and identifying characteristics of the tree.
The image shows a green plant with long, slender leaves and a detailed information panel about the %22Honey Locust%22 species, including its scientific name, habitat, and identifying characteristics.
The image shows a pine tree with its distinctive reddish-brown bark and long needles, set against a backdrop of a grassy field and a forested area. Additionally, there are close-up images of pine cones and needles.
The image shows the leaves and branches of a white mulberry tree, with a descriptive label providing information about its characteristics and habitat.
The image provides an informative overview of the Norway Maple tree, including its identifying characteristics, ecosystem impacts, and location/habitat details, accompanied by several photographs showcasing the tree's distinctive features.
The image shows a tree trunk with simple leaves, along with a close-up view of the leaves and a grassy background.
The image shows a large, white-barked aspen tree with green leaves, surrounded by other trees and vegetation in the background. The image also includes an informational panel with details about the %22Big Toothed Aspen%22 tree.
The image shows a tree with large, simple heart-shaped leaves and small, pale-colored flowers blooming in the late spring. The tree is situated in a grassy, park-like setting with a wooden post or fence in the foreground.
The image shows a close-up view of the bark and leaves of a Basswood tree, with additional information about its identifying characteristics and ecosystem impacts provided in the text overlay.
The image shows the bark of a River Birch tree, with its distinctive peeling, papery texture, along with some green leaves in the foreground.
The image shows a display board with information about the Silver Maple tree, including its identifying characteristics, ecosystem impact, and habitat. In the background, there is a forested area with tall trees.
The image shows a close-up view of a green ash tree, with its distinctive bark and leaves visible in the foreground, set against a background of a residential building and other greenery.
The image shows a Black Cherry tree, with its distinctive long, narrow leaves and smooth bark. The background features a forested environment, with lush greenery and a variety of trees.
The image shows the trunk and leaves of a Bitternut Hickory tree, with additional close-up views of the tree's compound leaves and immature nuts.
The image shows a Crabapple tree with its distinctive pink flowers in the foreground, surrounded by a grassy area and buildings in the background.