QUIZ: Name that nut! Test your local tree ID skills
/How well do you know the Potomac River region’s acorns and seeds?
photo by potomac conservancy
Our local trees don't just deliver a treat in the form of fall foliage this time of year. Trees that are indigenous to our region also cover the ground with their acorns and seeds, which are more important to clean water than you might realize.
Today’s seeds are tomorrow’s trees, after all! And any healthy river, including the Potomac, relies on streamside trees for protection.
The protective trees that line our local rivers and streams filter pollution, prevent erosion, and provide habitat for wildlife.
That’s why we’re helping nature along! This fall, we're bringing the community together to help partners put more trees in the ground by filling critically low acorn and seed supplies through Tomorrow’s Trees—a people-powered initiative that creates future forests for healthy rivers and streams. Learn more about the program here.
So how good are you at identifying our indigenous nuts and seeds? Take our quiz to find out!
Click the arrows on the right to see the clues. The answer is revealed on the last slide. Good luck! 🍀
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Love learning more about local tree seeds and want to help re-forest the Potomac River region? Keep up to date with our Tomorrow’s Trees program to see how you can help grow today’s seeds into future forests!
The Eastern box turtle may not move fast, but it has a lasting impact. Found across the eastern US, including our neck of the woods, this small, land-dwelling turtle supports healthy forests through its feeding habits and movement across the region. Your Potomac River 2026 Critter of the Year is a reminder that even the smallest critters in our ecosystems have a major role in its health!