Winter Tree Identification Workshop

Proceeds from Land Trust of North Alabama events and programs benefit our mission to preserve natural lands, water resources, and wildlife habitat in North Alabama. With over 80+ miles of free public trails on ten nature preserves, The Land Trust provides residents and visitors alike opportunities for outdoor adventure, environmental education programs, and guided hikes to encourage future stewards and connect people with nature.

Land Trust of North Alabama

Learn to identify trees in the wintertime

Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve

Presented in partnership with <a href="https://feralforaging.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Feral Foraging</a>Learning to identify trees in the wintertime when there are no fresh leaves to utilize can be difficult at first, but is a pivotal skill that will open your eyes to a whole new world of details in the forest. Watching someone pick up a twig and then correctly proclaim the identity of a tree may seem like magic at first, but it is actually just a system of details that you can learn too!This course will provide you with the fundamental skills to confidently identity trees in the wintertime and comprises two sections: class lecture and fieldwork. The two topics that will be covered are bark and twig/bud identification. Each topic will begin with a lecture followed by field study to solidify your new knowledge!

PROGRAM<ul><li>2 hours – Instructional Presentations</li><li>2 hours – Field Learning</li><li>1 hour – Independent Guided Study</li></ul>In addition to the foundational knowledge of bark and twig/bud identification, we will also study the details of 15 of the most common trees in North Alabama and the surrounding area. Common trees covered in the course:<ul><li>Maple – Acer spp.</li><li>Hickory – Carya spp.</li><li>Oak – Quercus spp.</li><li>Tulip Tree – Liriodendron tulipifera</li><li>Persimmon – Diospyros virginiana</li><li>Beech – Fagus grandifolia</li><li>Ash – Fraxinus spp.</li><li>Buckeye – Aesculus spp.</li><li>Black Locust – Robinia pseudoacacia</li><li>Sassafras – Sassafras albidum</li><li>Black Cherry – Prunus serotina</li><li>Sweetgum – Liquidambar styraciflua</li><li>Elm – Ulmus spp.</li><li>Redbud – Cercis canadensis</li><li>Sugarberry – Celtis laevigata</li></ul>You will walk away from the course with: a handout on the 15 common trees of Alabama and their corresponding details, a handout for taking field notes on bark/buds, the confidence to know how to identify trees in the wintertime!

DETAILSHelpful Supplies: We have plenty of table space, but not as much seating to match, so if you have a lawn chair please bring it along so we'll have plenty of activity space! There will be several exercises that will require a notebook and pen. We will be both walking through the woods and sitting in a pavilion so wear appropriate footwear and dress in layers. Additional supplies that are not required, but definitely recommended are:<ul><li>Loupe or Magnifying Glass</li><li>Tree Identification Field Guide</li><li>Knife (or cutting tool)</li><li>Ruler</li><li>Bringing a packed lunch is recommended. There will be a half-hour break for lunch. </li></ul>The entirety of this workshop takes place outside. There is bathroom access available throughout the duration of the workshop. Cost: $60, $45 for <a href="https://www.landtrustnal.org/join/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LT members</a> at the Trailblazer Level ($50) or above onlyRain Date: February 6 – An email notification will be sent to all registrants by 7:30 am on February 5.

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