*Paid Class* Identifying Native Trees and Shrubs in Winter
Mequon Nature Preserve, 8200 W County Line Rd, Mequon, WI, 53097 Map
Public Welcome Paid Event Program/Speaker Presentation Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity
Instructor: Danielle Bell
Format: In person
Date/Time: Saturday, February 10, 9am-1:30pm (half hour lunch on your own)
Location: Mequon Nature Preserve
Elective (4 hours)
Description: At first glance, all trees can look the same in winter. However, if you look at them in detail you can identify a tree to species by examining the buds, bark, and site conditions. Each species has a unique bud that holds the future leaves and flowers that will emerge in the spring and they know the ideal time to emerge. First we will look at the anatomy of twigs and how buds can be used to identify woody species. Then we will go outside to look at plants in their environment to look at bark and overall structure of the plants.
An email with specific details will be sent to you approximately 2-5 days before the course.