Join Tree Steward and Master Naturalist Emily Ferguson as she uses winter characteristics to identify trees and large shrubs along the main trail at the Quarry Gardens. This two-hour walk will start at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 25. Owing to variations in soil, moisture, and exposure, more than 60 species of trees and large shrubs may be found at the QGs. Emily’s techniques can come in handy year around, as many trees have similar-appearing leaves.
Sign up online at quarrygardensatschuyler.org/visit. If you like, bring your favorite tree ID books, a hand lens and/or binoculars. Dress for comfort and wear sturdy shoes for the wood chip trails.
In the featured image, participants in an earlier walk are gathering evidence that native witch hazel can exhibit flowers and fruits at the same time.
