Many people know how to identify trees by their leaves, but what about when those leaves have fallen or are out of reach?
Through our learning process you will deepen your ability to notice details and you perception of trees. You will learn about a system for noticing the beautiful variety of bark characteristics and for using these traits to identify tree species in any season. We will practice using the identification key in our text, Bark: A Field Guide to Trees of the Northeast.
You will also discover the function and ecological role of bark. Why do some species have smooth bark, while on others it is thick and broken? Why does bark peel?
Between sessions participants will be assigned a few sections to read from our text and asked to choose a tree near their home to study and photograph so that they can share their observations with our group during session 2.
- Two-Part Workshop – via zoom, with individual study
- February 6th – 7:00 to 9:00
- February 13th – 7:00 to 9:00
required text: Bark: A Field Guide to Trees of the Northeast– can be ordered form Michael at: https://knowyourtrees.com or from your local bookstore.
Only Cancellations more than 7 days prior to the start of the class will be refunded.
About Michael Wojtech: As a freelance naturalist, writer, photographer, illustrator and educator, Michael strives to share the science and beauty of natural history in an accessible and compelling fashion through presentations, participatory activities, and outdoor exploration. He writes and teaches about the structure, growth processes, and ecology of trees—including their bark, buds, leaves, roots, and wood—for audiences at all levels of experience, and explores how knowing the natural history of the places we live and love fosters connection and the feeling of home.
Michael earned his masters degree in Conservation Biology from Antioch University New England in Keene, NH. He is the author of Bark: A Field Guide to Trees of the Northeast and co-author of Drawing Leaves and Trees: Observing and Sketching the Natural World.
NOTE: On January 12, Michael will be presenting an overview of Bark during a Must Learn Thursday Zoom session. CLICK for more information and to RSVP. Attendance is recommended, but not required.
