Cherry & Apple Tree Identification Workshop in Central Park – 2 hrs

W. 77th Street and Central Park West,New York NY 10024

03 October, 2021

Description

Wild & Ornamental Cherries (Leaf Edition) – one in a series of genus-specific tree-tours sponsored by The Dendro Lab NYC in Central Park Many of our most common commercial fruiting trees belong to the rose family. These trees include, cherries, apples/crabapples, pears, and plums, in addition to hawthorns and serviceberries. An alternate version of this walk in spring will look closely at their flowers, whereas this walk will distinguish them by their leaves. Please note: Meeting spot is across the street from the American Museum of Natural History at the bronze bust of Alexander Von Humboldt at CPW and West 77th Street This entrance to the park is aptly called "Naturalists' Gate." About your guide: Carey is a professional photographer and filmmaker whose first love is natural history. His qualifications and memberships include: – Masters of Science, Forestry – Certified Interpretive Guide (NAI) – Licensed Outdoor Guide (NYS) – Wilderness First Responder – Master Naturalist, Hudson River Basin – Leave No Trace - Community Partner – North American Assoc. for Environmental Education – The Linnaean Society of New York