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Events Working Woodlands Workshop: Winter Tree ID

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Saturday, January 25th, 10am - 12pm followed by lunch discussion 12pm - 1pm

Join us for this workshop with Jon Bouton to learn how to identify common Vermont trees and shrubs during the winter months, focusing on their twig, bud, needle, and bark characteristics. An indoor discussion will be followed by an outdoor trek through the park and a brown bag lunch; tea, hot cocoa and coffee provided!

Please dress appropriately for outdoor activity, and bring a water bottle and snowshoes if possible. Adult and children’s snowshoes are available if needed. Event will continue snow or shine!

 

Location – Forest Center, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller NHP, Woodstock VT.

Parking is available in the Billings Farm & Museum overflow lot, located on Old River Road.

Reservations - Please pre-register as space is limited. To register or learn more call (802) 457-3368 x 226, or email us at leah_marshall@partner.nps.gov. Be sure to tell us how many are coming.

Events co-sponsored by Vermont Coverts and the Vermont Woodlands Association.

More information can be found at our website: https://www.nps.gov/mabi/learn/nature/working-woodlands-workshops.htm

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