Dear participants and fellow leaf and tree lovers,
I hope you've enjoyed the "Guess the Tree" competition as much as I have! This was inspired by the magic and variety of autumn leaf shapes, sizes, and colours. However, as we transition into meteorological winter, challenge 7 is to be the final challenge. I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to each and every one of you who took the time and trouble to participate in the challenges.
So let's embrace the last burst of autumn magic with Challenge 7! For me these "Guess the Tree' challenges have been about celebrating and admiring the diverse colours, shapes, and sizes of leaves.
Leafy Memories: Let's revel in the beauty of the varied leaves one last time and create lasting memories together.
The featured tree this weekend.
Your task: Can you guess the type of tree from the photo of the leaves below?
Reveal date: Check back next Saturday (2nd December 2023) for the answer!
Why Trees Matter:
As someone on the autism spectrum with a profound connection to nature, trees have always held a special place in my heart. They symbolise the beauty of uniqueness and the strength to weather the seasons and challenges of life.
Why not come and join the Fun:
I invite everyone, from all walks of life, to take a guess! Share your answer in the comments and connect with fellow nature enthusiasts.
Share Your Moments:
Feel like sharing your own tree photos? Especially those highlighting the tree's stunning autumn attire? I'd love to see your snapshots!
Use #GuessTheTreeSaturdays hashtag on Twitter or Facebook:
Remember to use this hashtag when you share your guess or photos. It's the thread that will help to tie this community together.
A New Adventure Begins:
As already state, this "Guess the Tree" challenge has been all about encouraging the exploring and connecting with, and embracing the wonders of our natural world. This has meant to be a fun journey!
In the meantime, amidst all life's challenges let's to the time to celebrate nature together!
Answer Revealed
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