Trees to Wood Workshop: How Trees Grow & Wood Properties

Trees dominate our landscapes and inspire us with their grandeur. They grow to inspiring heights and live to great ages. Yet, they all start from a tiny seed. Do you ever wonder how they grow?

We will explore the growth process and learn how the cambium layers, an important part of growth, make new wood and bark. Students will learn about growth rings, heartwood, and how conifers differ from broadleaf trees. Each tree species produces unique wood characteristics, and we will investigate some of the more common types, mainly oak and pine.

First Session on May 27th: Introduction to the basics of secondary woody growth (how trees grow, cambium layers including the bark and wood)

Second Session on May 29th: Characteristics of wood (hardness, grain, cuts, and uses)

Please bring a hand lens, a writing utensil, and a notebook if you have one.

Cindy Johnson, a retired biology professor and award-winning instructor, teaches this workshop in partnership with the Alaska Native Plant Society.

This event is $10/participant for both sessions; register at Recreation.gov.

https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/10089159/ticket/10253626

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