Wednesday 12 September 2007

Tree leaf identification events coming up


A quick notification of a couple of tree leaf identification events, I have noticed.

The first is Located in Millcreek Township in Erie County, PA at Asbury Woods, which is a 200-acre tract of wetlands, trails, forests, streams, fields and historic properties.


Date: Saturday, October 6

Time: 10:00 am - Noon

Ages: Adults & Children 8 years and up accompanied by an adult

Location: Nature Center

Fee: Members $10, Nonmembers $12/Parent/Child pair pay only one fee (includes Tree ID book & Tree Key) This class is for anyone who wants to know how to identify trees, or those who are doing a leaf project for school. You will learn how to identify trees by using a tree key, by leaf shape, and even by the bark.

Pre-Registration and Payment Required.

Asbury Woods
4105 Asbury Road
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-5356

for more information.


The second is

WYKOFF, Minn. -- Forest wildlife and native tree identification workshops are planned Sept. 15 in the Forestville State Park Nature Center located about 6 miles south of Wykoff.

The Forest Wildlife Class runs from 9 a.m.-noon and the Native Tree Identification Class runs from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Forest wildlife participants will learn from a local wildlife expert about how to attract native wildlife to their property by managing a variety of plant and animal species.

The native tree session offers information about common tree species in southeastern Minnesota.

The cost is $20 per class and $5 for lunch. For more information or to register, call (507) 536-6310.



Also on 15th September, this time in North Carolina Join the rangers for educational interpretive programs. Easy one-mile hike focusing on tree identification. 10 a.m .


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South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountains State Park Ave., Connelly Springs. 828-433-4772.

If you are aware of any upcoming tree identification walsk or trails, be sure to add it to teh comments section.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Well written article.