Trees & leaves
Moss
A soft green carpet that drinks up rain like a sponge.
Mosses are tiny green plants that grow close together like a soft carpet on stones, walls and tree bark.
This friend is very quiet, so you're hearing the place where it lives.
Interesting facts
- Mosses don't have flowers or seeds. They make tiny spores instead.
- Mosses don't have real roots. They hold on with tiny threads.
- Moss can soak up water like a sponge.
- Many tiny creatures live inside moss.
Where it lives
Shady, damp places: walls, rocks, tree trunks and between paving stones.
It might be…
- Looking bright green after rain
- Growing on the shady side of a wall
- Making tiny spore stalks
Why it matters
Moss holds water, protects soil, and gives a home to many tiny creatures.
Being a good friend
- Crouch down and look very closely.
- Notice how many tiny leaves you can see.
- Look for tiny creatures hiding in it.
Please don't
- Don't pull or peel moss off rocks or trees — it grows very slowly.
- Don't step on moss patches.
Mission
Tiny Forest
Look for green patches on walls, stones or tree trunks.