Tree and Shrub ID Workshop with Steve Roberge

507 March Hill Road,Walpole NH 03608

06 August, 2021

Description

Have you wanted to learn to identify the trees and shrubs you encounter daily on your walks and hikes? Then this workshop is for you! NATIVE TREE AND SHRUB IDENTIFICATION WORKSHOP Join Steve Roberge, Cheshire County Extension State Forestry Specialist on Friday, August 6th from 1-4 pm, for a Tree and Shrub Identification Workshop at Distant Hill Gardens and Nature Trail in Walpole and Alstead, NH. This three-hour workshop will take place in the forest, fields, and wetlands of Distant Hill. You will learn how to identify numerous native species of shrubs and trees, along with a few invasive plant species. We will be using the plant's leaves and other identification features such as bark, shape, branching patterns, smell, taste, habitat, cones, and fruits as clues.  And you'll learn how plant identification is being used as a management tool to enhance the plant biodiversity of Distant Hill. This workshop will be held outdoors. Please come prepared to hike on some slightly rough terrain. Suggested Donation: $10/per adult (All donations go toward making the trails at Distant Hill more accessible.)  Registration in Required Distant Hill is an Environmental and Horticultural Learning Center encompassing one hundred and twenty-eight acres of forest, fields, and wetlands straddling the town line separating Walpole, NH, from Alstead, NH. Distant Hill is made up of two adjoining properties: Distant Hill Gardens in Walpole, and Distant Hill Nature Trail which is mostly in Alstead.    Distant Hill Gardens is open to the public on select weekends from May through September, and for numerous educational workshops, talks, and special events throughout the year. We also offer guided tours for groups of an size by appointment, and self-guided tours by appointment or chance. The street address of Distant Hill Gardens is 507 March Hill Road, Walpole, NH.   Distant Hill Nature Trail is a mile-long, wheel-chair accessible, gravel trail just east of Distant Hill Gardens. It is open daily, dusk-to-dawn, free of charge. Trailhead parking and an information kiosk are available just off a paved road at 66 March Hill Road, Alstead, NH.   NOTE: A small suggested donation is requested for all workshops and open gardens to help us cover our costs. Any proceeds over and above our costs go to our Accessible Trail Fund, to help us build and maintain Distant Hill Nature Trail.