Garden Etiquette
Treehouses
History
Trees & Arrt
Trivia
100
When in the gardens we must use our _____ _____ instead of running.
"walking feet"
100
How many tree-houses are there in Longwood Gardens?
Three!
100
Who bought and created Longwood Gardens?
Mr. DuPont
100
What is Miss Diane's favorite tree?
Weeping Willow Tree
100
What did you all receive on Wednesday and have to wear on Friday?
Your awesome blue Longwood Camp shirts!
200
Inside the conservatory and even outside in the gardens we should use our _____ ______.
"inside voices"
200
How many birdhouses are in the Birdhouse tree-house? What was the wire that climbed up the middle of the tree at the Birdhouse tree-house? What does it do?
5, A lightning wire- protects the trees from being damaged
200
Why does Longwood keep cats on the grounds?
To chase away the squirrels, mice, rats, and rabbits!
200
What do you call a picture made of many little pictures or pieces?
A mosaic
200
What is Miss Maria's favorite animal and why?
A Giraffe because they are freckled, tall, and have amazing tongues!!
300
What should you NOT do when walking around the gardens, especially outside??
-Walking on the flower beds! -Pick flowers -Pull on branches -Kicking up mulch
300
On what show did one of Longwood's tree-houses appear on?
Tree-house Masters
300
Why did Mr. DuPont buy the land from the brothers?
To save the trees from the lumber company
300
Why does Longwood keep dead trees?
Little critters who decompose the dead tree help make the soil healthy and rich for living trees
300
What is the name of Miss Cyndy's dog?
Mike
400
Name three things/people we should be respectful to
-EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING! Examples: -Teachers/instructors - Other staff or gardeners - Guests - Fellow campers - The gardens and plants - The trees!! - Flowers -Longwood Gardens!!
400
Name all the tree-houses
-Birdhouse tree-house -Cathedral tree-house -Lookout tree-house
400
What was the name of the two brothers who owned Longwood before Mr. DuPont? What did they love to find and plant?
The Pierce Brothers. Trees!
400
What is made when the sun goes behind the trees?
A silhouette!
400
Can you name all your fellow camp-mates and instructors?
Class Activity
500
Name three ways you can show the teachers/instructors you are listening
- Stop talking and look at the teacher - Move your body to face the teacher - Turn on your "listening ears" -Clap back if the teacher clapped
500
In what year was the Cathedral Tree-house built?
2008
500
In what YEAR did Mr. DuPont buy Longwood? How many years ago was that? BONUS: What is the exact date Mr. DuPont bought Longwood?
-1906 -110 years ago on July 20, 1906
500
Name two different types of trees found in Pierce's Woods
-American Holly -Sugar Maple -Sycamore Trees -Elms -Hemlocks
500
Where does Miss Adrienne go to school? (City and State)
New Orleans, Lousiana
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