Hardwood University Workshop: Name that tree and ID that wood

Get hands-on experience in identifying local hardwood species of trees when looking at bark, leaves, and twigs (including an overview of common invasive plants). Practice distinguishing and identifying wood from these trees. Learn about the importance of Midwest hardwoods as a fascinating carbon-sequestering material.

Cost is $79 for this full day course.
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This program has applied for 6 Society of American Foresters category 1 CFE credits

Agenda:

9:00 – Registration and program introduction
9:15 – Introduction to local hardwood tree species and basic theory for their identification. (Lenny Farlee)
10:30 – Coffee break
10:45 – Forest Walk – practice local hardwood tree identification. (Lenny Farlee)
11:45 – Forest Walk – identify common invasive plant species. (Lenny Farlee)
12:00 – Lunch (provided)
12:30 – Wood identification basics – learn to identify local hardwoods. (Eva Haviarova)
1:15 – Hands-on wood identification of common hardwoods. (Eva Haviarova)
2:00 – The importance of Midwest hardwoods and their story as a fascinating carbon-sequestering material. (Eva Haviarova)
2:45 – Coffee break
3:00 – Learn to navigate available tools to ID trees and wood. (Eva Haviarova and Lenny Farlee)
4:00 – Conclusion