Purpose of Ecolotree For Kids: Student Education, Trees, Fun, and Future Jobs

Ecolotree vice president Eric Aitchison (kneeling) planting trees with 2nd grade students (and their teacher)
from West Liberty Elementary (West Liberty, Iowa)


Ecolotree staff members continue to work with secondary schools across the United States to aid in understanding ecosystems and to provide experimental supplies.  The "Phyto-Kids Fun Kit" allows teachers and students to preform a variety of experiments, including the three experiments prepared by Ecolotree (see below). The Phyto-Kids Fun Kit includes 10-inch tree cuttings shipped by 3-day ground transportation. The costs of the various kits, including the school deduction, are as follows:

Phyto-Kids Fun Kits available (includes school discount)

  • 250 tree cuttings = $220
  • 100 tree cuttings = $99
  • 50 tree cuttings = $65
  • 25 tree cuttings = $40

To order trees please mail a check payable to Ecolotree®, Inc. at the following address:

3017 Valley View Lane NE
North Liberty, IA 52317

If more information is needed please email (Jan-Liggett@Ecolotree.com) or call (319)665-3547.


Here are three free experiments which you can download:

Typical growth from a 10-inch tree used for educational purposes. Grade school children can see how factors such as sunlight and water affect tree growth.