Learn 10...Trees at Rugar Woods

Amélie Przedwiecki and Zoe Fox, Grad Students, SUNY Plattsburgh

Sunday, April 26th | 1 pm – 4:00 pm

Botanists Amélie Przedwiecki and Zoe Fox will guide participants in a beginner’s workshop on how to identify 10 native tree species using bark and buds with the help of keys, guides and your senses during a relaxing walk in the woods. Instruction will be provided on the use of keys and guides as well as field signs to be able to identify trees.  The route is over moderate terrain, but participants should be prepared with sturdy shoes, sunscreen, hat, water, and bug dope.  A 10x hand lens is desired, but optional.  Participants may bring guidebooks. No prior botanical training is necessary.

“Learn 10…” is a program of the NY Flora Association (NYFA) designed to help people of all ages and levels of knowledge begin learning the plants of New York.  “Learn 10…” focuses on a group of only ten plants to teach simple techniques for easily identifying any plant, including trees, shrubs, wildflowers, grasses, ferns and mosses. “Learn 10…” is a fun and interactive way to learn plants and develop a deeper appreciation of the natural world.

If you have any questions before registering, please email rugar@nyflora.org.

All NYFA Learn 10 workshops are free and open to all.

NYFA relies on the generous support of its members to offer free Field Trips and Learn 10 workshops. If you are able, please consider a donation to help support these efforts. Suggested Donation is $10.