Lean to identify trees and other woody plants in the forest at Trees, Shrubs, and Vines of Allerton on Saturdays, Sept. 20 (in The Studio) and Sept. 27 (at the McDonald Family Trailhead) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
In the first class of this two-part course, instructor Fran Harty of the Land Conservation Foundation will teach students how to use leaf, twig, fruit and bark characteristics to identify trees, shrubs and woody vines at the Park. Students will also spend time outside to apply what was learned.
Class on Sept. 27 will be spent outside on the McDonald Family Trails identifying trees, shrubs and woody vines. (In case of rain the class will be held in the Music Barn.)
$45/person*. Register at
https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/trees-shrubs-and-vines/. Registration will close Sept. 12 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.
*Students should dress for hiking/the weather and bring a water bottle, bug spray and snacks. Binoculars are encouraged.
If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email
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