Winter Tree Identification with Marc Wolf

In winter, without their leaves to distract us, tree species can be easy to identify if you know what to look for. In this workshop, we will learn various native trees’ characteristics that help us to identify them in the leafless season. We will start in the Education Center, observing samples of twigs, buds and fruit. We’ll examine needles of different conifer species too (the evergreens.) Then we will head outside to look at the bark, branching and form unique to each species. Dress warmly, bring a notebook and camera.

Marc Wolf is Director of Horticulture and Environmental Stewardship at Mountain Top Arboretum. He received his BA from Williams College, is a graduate of New York Botanical Garden’s School of Professional Horticulture and interned at Chanticleer Garden. Marc studied with the noted landscape architect Darrel Morrison and worked as his field assistant on projects at New York Botanical Garden, Brooklyn Botanic Garden and for private clients. As a writer and performer working in theatre, film and television, Marc received OBIE and National Endowment for the Arts Awards, among others. Marc enjoys hiking, skiing, fishing and exploring the native plant communities of the Catskills.

Registration is free for members and a $10 donation for non-members. Registration is required.