
Identifying Trees of Northern Minnesota
Season 7 Episode 7 | 27m 4sVideo has Closed Captions
A Biology & Ecology teacher shows how to identify many of northern MN's deciduous trees.
Biology and Ecology teacher Robert Knudson comes out of retirement to take us for a walk in the woods, showing us how to identify the common deciduous trees of Northern Minnesota by their leaves. He demonstrates side-by-side comparisons of the different species’ traits and he talks of the importance of understanding one’s environment when one is enjoying our beautiful Minnesota outdoors.
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Common Ground is a local public television program presented by Lakeland PBS
This program is made possible by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment and members of Lakeland PBS.

Identifying Trees of Northern Minnesota
Season 7 Episode 7 | 27m 4sVideo has Closed Captions
Biology and Ecology teacher Robert Knudson comes out of retirement to take us for a walk in the woods, showing us how to identify the common deciduous trees of Northern Minnesota by their leaves. He demonstrates side-by-side comparisons of the different species’ traits and he talks of the importance of understanding one’s environment when one is enjoying our beautiful Minnesota outdoors.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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Common Ground is a local public television program presented by Lakeland PBS
This program is made possible by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment and members of Lakeland PBS.