Explore the wonderful variety of bark textures, shapes, thicknesses and colors, visible in any season. Through presentations and a series of participatory exercises you’ll learn how to identify tree species by their bark, and uncover why such a variety of bark characteristics exist. As we practice seeing, touching, smelling and tracing the contours of bark, you will hone your perceptive skills and deepen your intimacy with trees and the forests they grow in. We will begin indoors, and then head out to explore the trees of Tower Hill. Open to naturalists at all levels of experience. Michael Wojtech will be available to sign copies of his book, Bark: A Field Guide to Trees of the Northeast.
Michael is a freelance writer, educator, photographer, and illustrator. He continues to focus his work on the identification, physiology, and ecology of trees. He is especially interested in the process of studying natural history-the keen observation, the discovery of nuance in infinite layers, the evocation of multiple senses-and the creative expressions that flow from these experiences. He spoke to The Garden Club of the Back Bay two years ago and for those who missed his presentation and walk on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, we highly recommend attending this Tower Hill Botanic Garden lecture, walk, and book signing. $30 for Tower Hill members, $45 for non-members. Register at www.towerhillbg.org.
