Winter Tree & Shrub ID

Field Classes

As the season shifts towards winter, many plants have dropped their fall foliage providing an extra identification challenge. Join naturalist Tom Walker on a winter tree and shrub ID adventure. Learn how to distinguish native and naturalized tree species as well as shrubs without their summer leaves. Participants will learn about bark characteristics, branching patterns, buds, fruits, habitat preferences, and a little bit of history during this half-mile walk at Coy’s Brook Woodlands.

Dates:

• Friday, December 8th (12-2 p.m.)

• Friday, December 15th (12-2 p.m.)

• Friday, December 29th (12-2 p.m.)

Tom Walker is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology. He spent several seasons surveying wildlife on the west coast for the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management prior to returning to New England. He has many natural history interests and has led walks and given presentations on lichens, fungi, trees, and dragonflies for several organizations.

Space is limited, so advance reservation is required.

Cost: $20 per person 

Driving directions to the starting point will be included with your reservation confirmation email.

Photos courtesy of Tom Walker.