Explore the Wild World of Willows – Meet the native willows of Fairbanks

You might be surprised to know 5% of the world’s willows occur right here in Fairbanks. With over 350 willows worldwide Alaska hosts 40 species (that’s approximately 11%) and here in Fairbanks we have 20 of those species. Few places in the world attain this level of diversity!

Our full day excursion will include:

-Tanana River lowlands (behind the airport) getting an introduction to some of the largest riparian tree and shrub willow forms in the area (approximately 7 in this area).
-Goldstream Valley (Petes Pond area) to examine several shrub and dwarf species (approximately 6 in this area).
-Murphy Dome to tour the sub alpine and arctic alpine willow habitats (approximately 7 in this area).

In a day participants will gain a firsthand familiarity with several key characteristics necessary in identifying roughly 20 of our native willows and habitats.

To register, visit our website: https://folk.school/events/event/explore-the-wild-world-of-willows-meet-the-native-willows-of-fairbanks/
Cost: Pay What You Can (Suggested Cost is $120)
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: The Folk School will never ask for payment information via Facebook or venmo.

You may also like the following events from The Folk School:

• Next month, 23rd August, 10:00 am, Woods You Look at That: an exploration of the boreal forest and the wonders of wood in Fairbanks