Tree and Shrub ID Workshop at Distant Hill Nature Trail

507 March Hill Road,Walpole NH 03608

22 April, 2022

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 UHN Extension Forestry Specialists, Matt Kelly of Cheshire County, and Mike Gagnon of Hillsborough County, on Friday, April 22nd from 3-5 pm, for a Tree and Shrub Identification Workshop at Distant Hill Gardens and Nature Trail in Walpole and Alstead, NH. This two-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.  This workshop will be held outdoors mostly on the gently rolling wheelchair accessible Distant Hill Nature Trail. Suggested Donation: $10/per adult (All donations go toward making the trails at Distant Hill more accessible.)  Registration in Requested Both photos are of the native shrub Hobblebush (Viburnum lantanoides) sometimes referred to as Moosewood. Not to be confused with Moose Maple, a small tree, aka Striped Maple (Acer pensylvanicum).