Bell's Neck Tree & Shrub ID Field Classes

Venture into Bell's Neck Conservation Lands to learn about teeth, veins, and hair -- not parts of the body, but leaf characteristics that help distinguish different types of trees during the growing season. October is a wonderful time to learn about the species of flora that decorate the changing fall forest in a mosaic of earthy tones. During this guided field class, naturalist Tom Walker will teach you how to identify native and naturalized trees, shrubs, ferns, forbs (wildflowers), and anything else that sparks interest alongside the trail. 

Date:

• Friday, October 25th (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.