Tree Identification

131 Walnut St,Saugus MA 01906

04 April, 2021

Description

Broaden your knowledge of New England tree identification beyond just leaves. Tree IDTrees are vital. As the biggest plants on the planet, they give us oxygen, store carbon, stabilise the soil and give life to the world's wildlife. They also provide us with the materials for tools and shelter. Are you looking to broaden your knowledge of New England tree identification? Is your knowledge limited to the leaves of trees? As the trees around us lose their leaves we must depend on bark, buds, and the formation of trees. This course will focus on the recognition of these important identifying features. Join us for a closer look at the trees that make our forests great. Who should take this course:Budding naturalists and environmental stewards (pun intended)Outdoor recreationalists (hikers, snowshoers, cross-country skiers)Primitive skills and wilderness survival enthusiastsWilderness medicine & search and rescue membersPrerequisites:None. No previous experience required. What you should expect:A walk in the woods. An in-depth look at a specific tree species and its ecological environment. EACH CLASS IS DIFFERENT!Learn about bark, buds, identification features, and how trees communicate with others.Learn about their identifying features and their connection to their ecological communities.Learn about how to identify landscape features (elevation, soil moisture content, and slope). Learn how landscape influences which trees grow where.A collaborative environment for expanding your knowledge of local ecology.What you should bring:Dress weather appropriate. Students should come prepared to be outside throughout the duration of the course. Come prepared to be on your feet for most of course and be able to walk upwards of two miles on nature trails.Food and water you expect to need.Notepad and pen/pencil, as desired. Instructor: Ian HanleyIan Hanley is an experienced naturalist and outdoor recreationalist. He is currently a doctoral candidate studying adult environmental education. Ian taught Field Dendrology (tree ID) at the University of New Hampshire for six years. He has worked on a variety of field-based wildlife research. Ian teaches wilderness medicine. He has worked as a wilderness EMT in the Argentine Andes, Sweden's Arctic Circle, and throughout the US. He currently works as an Advanced EMT for a 911 ambulance service in New Hampshire. Certifications: Doctoral Candidate - Environmental EducationMaster's degree in Environmental Education. Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Ecology. Wilderness EMTAdvanced EMT Bring a friend - PURCHASE CLASS PASS & SAVEPurchase a class pass and save! A class pass is the system we have for multiple ticket purchases. By purchasing a class pass you will get a special promo code which will allow you to enter it at purchase. For example, if you buy 5 classes for $249.00, you will receive $350.00 in class value. That's 29% off! Plus you'll save on fees through Eventbrite! COVID 19 Acknowledgement:I am symptom-free (A fever of 100° or more, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Muscle aches, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell, Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, congestion, runny nose, Headache, Severe fatigue)I have not come into contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19I have not traveled to a state, other than a COVID-19 lower-risk state, within the past two weeksI am not sick with COVID-19I have not recently tested positive for COVID-19I have not recently had close contact with a person with COVID-19