Parts of a Tree

Each participant will take a moment to remember a tree that has been significant in their life story and draw it. On the drawing, you will write why it was a special tree. Then you will share it with your group and explain which part of the tree you enjoyed the most at that time. Some will say that they studied facing the sea, leaning against a palm tree that gave them shade, which means that they enjoyed the trunk and branches.

The participants (children, young people and active adults) are distributed in a semicircle, in a clear area. They remain silent and, as the facilitator of the activity reads a script, each one will personify a tree visualizing themselves throughout the four seasons. They will have to move as a tree would according to what they hear.

Participants will put together a puzzle with a picture of trees and the functions of the tree parts on the back. In small groups, they will find their puzzle pieces hanging from various parts of a tree. When putting it together they will see the landscape and, when turning it over, they will be able to read and discuss the functions of each part of the tree.

Participants look for a comfortable and secluded place. There, in prayer, they answer a reflection sheet that invites them to see themselves as one of the parts of a tree.

Participants will be encouraged to consider their environmental responsibilities. Then they will make bags using old newspapers. They will agree to distribute their bags once they have finished them. As everyone hands in their bag, they will strive to raise awareness to avoid polluting the land and trees with trash.