What is it that makes trees impress and inspire us so? Objective To familiarize students with the structure, function and importance of trees. To develop identification skills. Background Explain to students that throughout time many people have gone to the woods for retreat and to be inspired. Trees have provided inspiration for many people. What is it that makes trees impress and inspire us so? Ask them if they know who John Muir was. Preparation Journal or paper and pencil Procedure Read the following story about how John Muir gained his inspirations: John Muir: Nature’s Visionary “I have n Duration: 30 Minutes.