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  • Saturday, February 21, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Winter Tree Identification

    Break up the winter doldrums by getting outside and learning winter tree identification from Polly Hill Arboretum Director of Grounds & Facilities, Ian Jochems. Participants will learn how to use the characteristics of bark, twigs, buds, and more to identify common deciduous and evergreen trees.

    Registration Required. $20 for members, $30 for nonmembers. Register at https://www.pollyhillarboretum.org/event/winter-tree-identification/?instance_id=2634 Please meet at the Polly Hill Arboretum Visitor Center.

    This class will be indoors and outdoors, please dress appropriately for the weather.

    The dogwood allée in January 2017.

  • Thursday, March 19, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Winter Tree & Shrub Identification and Signs of Spring

    Join the Friends of Mount Auburn and Mount Auburn President Dave Barnett on March 19 at 2 pm at the Cemetery, 580 Mount Auburn Street in Cambridge, as the snow-covered ground gives way to the earliest spring flowers and buds.  We will observe the early signs of spring’s arrival and learn how to identify some of the most interesting trees and shrubs at Mount Auburn by their buds, twig, and bark characteristics. 

    Experience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible through your generous support.

    $7 for Member of Friends of Mount Auburn, $12 for nonmembers. Funding for programs has been provided in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Register at www.mountauburn.org

  • Saturdays, December 6 & December 13, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm – Introduction to Winter Tree Identification

    The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University will hold a two session class in the Hunnewell Building on December 6 and 13 from 9 – 12:30 with arborist Kyle Stephens, an Introduction to Winter Tree Identification. Learn the basic information necessary to identify deciduous trees during their dormant season. Looking at specific character combinations, you will determine the genus and species of several types of trees in the Boston area. Class begins indoors with a discussion of basic classification techniques and continues outside to the Arboretum grounds to examine a variety of trees. This class is recommended for the beginner-to-intermediate tree observer. Dress in layers for both classroom and outdoor learning. A hand lens may be helpful, but is not necessary.  $75 for Arboretum members, $100 for nonmembers.  Register online at https://my.arboretum.harvard.edu/Info.aspx?DayPlanner=62&DayPlannerDate=12/6/2014. (Kyle is in the tree below, photo courtesy of Arnold Arboretum.)

  • Saturdays, March 5 & 12, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon – Introduction to Winter Tree Identification

    The Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway in Boston, will again present one of its most popular class offerings on two successive Saturdays, March 5 and 12, from 9 – 12 noon. Learn the basic information necessary to identify deciduous trees during their dormant season. Looking at specific character combinations, you will determine the genus and species of several types of trees in the Boston area.  Class begins indoors with a discussion of basic classification techniques and continues outside to the Arboretum grounds to examine a variety of trees.  This class is recommended for the beginner-to-intermediate tree observer. Dress in layers for both classroom and outdoor learning. A hand lens may be helpful, but is not necessary.    Price to attend is $65 for Arboretum members, $75 for nonmembers.  To register, call 617-384-5277, or email adulted@arnarb.harvard.edu.