Tree Quest Game
Welcome to the Paul Revere Common
Tree Quest Game
Purpose
The PRHC Tree Quest Game is an interactive, experiential, on-site approach for teaching middle school students and the public about the importance of trees to our community and environment.
The Paul Revere Common
The PRHC is a nine-acre parcel on the east branch of the Neponset River located in the heart of Canton, Massachusetts. This former industrial site, which was crucial to the success of Paul Revere’s 1800s Revere Copper Company and the 1900s Plymouth Rubber Company, has been through several changes of ownership and use over the past 200 years.
Today, after extensive demolition and clean-up, this park now provides the community with much needed open space near the center of town with accessible walkways and landscaped premises, including over 150 recently planted trees. See the Site Map, below.
Credits and Acknowledgements
| Organization | Names | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| PRHC | Betsy Sugameli | Co-Sponsor |
| Tom Birmingham | Co-Project Manager | |
| Patricia Cohen | Co-Project Manager | |
| Pam D’Agostino | Curriculum Advisor | |
| Steve Schottenfeld | Website Designer | |
| Larry McCusker | Science Advisor | |
| ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL | Principal Chris Flieger | Co-Sponsor |
| Christine Bowers | Co-Faculty Advisor | |
| MA AUDUBON | Sean Kent | Art & Science Advisor |
| Sammi Ocher | Education Coordinator | |
| CANTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | George Comeau | Co-Historic Advisor |
| Sepp Bergschneiderr | Co-Historic Advisor | |
| CANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | Ann Woodman | Children’s Librarian |
| Carolyn Elkort | Outreach | |
| LEBLANC JONES LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT | Doug Jones | Principle |
| Meaghan Keefe | Associate |
Site History
Canton, Massachusetts, is rich with history, and the newly planted trees surrounding the PRHC help frame one of Canton’s most historic sites. On this property stands the renovated Revere Copper Rolling Mill and Historic Barn, both with a storied past.
Today, these structures have been transformed for new purposes, including a full-service restaurant and museum space.
Revere Copper Rolling Mill
Site Map
Getting Started
To help visitors enjoy this special property, the Revere & Son Heritage Trust, which oversees the entire historic site, approved the installation of tree identification tags and the development of Tree Quest Game.
This Game has 12 Stations laid out across the PRHC in strategic locations. Each Station features both a particular tree species and unique feature of the property.
The QUESTions & ANSWERS section for each Station require students to apply their knowledge gained in the classroom, including their understanding of the lifecycle of trees, water and nutrient absorption, photosynthesis, biodiversity, botany, forest management, natural and man-made threats, and other important aspects of trees.
Each Station also has a “DID YOU KNOW?” section that helps build upon the lessons provided in the Tree Quest Game.
Each Station also has a “WHAT ELSE DO YOU SEE?” section that explains a unique feature of the site. Be sure to improve your observational skills by carefully studying this historic site and read more about these special park features.
By completing the Tree Quest Game, students and others will gain a deeper understanding of tree science, history, and the environment, while experiencing a fun, hands-on adventure around the beautiful PRHC.
4 Key Game Components
1. Tree Quest Game Stations
Station 1 – The Waterfall
Station 2 – The Mill Pond
Station 3 – The Point
Station 4 – The Channel
Station 5 – The Dam
Station 6 – The Culvert
Station 7 – The View
Station 8 – The New Bridge
Station 9 – The Way
Station 10 – The Old Bridge
Station 11 – The Copperworks
Station 12 – The Columns
2. Questions & Answers
3. Did You Know?
4. What Else Do You See?
Overview of the Game
The Tree Quest Game is like a scavenger hunt and encourages students to visit all 12 Stations spread across the PRHC. Each Station has been selected to highlight a unique feature of the landscape and special tree.
A tree tag has been installed at each Station to help identify the selected tree species. Each tree tag includes a QR Code, which the student can scan gaining access to a Fact Sheet about how to identify each tree. Each Fact Sheet also includes the Quest Game Questions and Answers (Q&A).
Prhc Tree Quest Game Instructions
Step 1 – Grab Your Device
Step 2 – Find Station 01
Step 3 – Scan The Qr Code
Step 4 – Follow Instructions To Complete The Game