Discount available to SCNPS and SCBG members. See details below.

Enter the forest to explore the world of trees with Dan Whitten, president of the Upstate Chapter of the SCNPS. Become familiar with our native trees, shrubs and woody vines by learning to recognize their bark, leaves, twigs, fruit, and form. Deepen your knowledge by using a dichotomous key and learning to recognize plant communities. Participants will also learn how woody plants are useful as tools, medicines, and shelter for humans and other animals. As part of the class materials, you will receive Kirkman et al., Native Trees of the Southeast. Location: S.C. Botanical Garden; Conference Center, lower level

Please Note: All classes are open to the public. If you would like to pursue the South Carolina Native Plant Certificate Program, all core classes plus 4 electives are required for completion.

Some classes in the certificate program include fieldwork and can be physically demanding. We may use hiking trails with moderate difficulty. Participants must be in good physical condition and able to hike 1-2 miles without difficulty or assistance over terrain with steep sections, where footing will be uneven, with frequent tree roots, rocks, muddy areas and fallen tree trunks to climb or step over. Sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots are required.

Please remember to enter your FRIENDS discount code at the time of checkout, as there is no way to apply it retroactively. Contact Sue Watts with any questions about the program and the code for the 10% discount which applies to Garden Friends and SCNPS members. Sue Watts: watts9@clemson.edu

Cancellation Policy:Cancellations made at least 7 days prior to the class will be subject to a 20% processing fee. Cancellations made less than 7 days before the class will be refunded subject to the discretion of the SCBG (less a 20% processing fee).Class registration cannot be transferred to other classes.

Please do NOT submit refund request through Eventbrite. Email the SCBG class organizer directly to request a refund.

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Tree Identification, SCNP Core Class 10.25.25