WORKSHOP INFORMATION
An introduction to Winter tree identification:
You will be given the tools to start identifying any tree in winter which loses its leaves (deciduous). You will also learn about a few commonly found evergreen trees. This course is focussed on learning how to observe trees and gather information on them systematically to come to as accurate identification as quickly as possible, rather than learning lots of individual species. You will learn how to identify the most common native trees
Trees in winter introduction: bark, buds and catkins - You will learn the basic parts of trees and those most important for identification. How to use your senses to identify a tree.
Shape, size and structure: We will go for a wander and learn about how trees grow and how form, and how branching can help us in identifying a tree. We will use all our senses to learn..t.ouching and smelling, looking, and listening.
Playing detective and being resourceful - looking for important clues to help you identify the tree. We’ll do a comparison exercise to practise your detective skills.
You will leave with a small self-made booklet on pertinent tree identification points and a bibliography.
A hot vegan lunch and refreshments are included in the course fee price. Please get in touch if you have a dietary requirement.
We will be outside for a few hours so please wear warm clothing.
Course Leader
The course will be led by Ben Lawson and will be based at Bedford Fields Community Forest Garden. There will be a walk around the surrounding Woodhouse Ridge area.
Ben is an experienced Permaculture horticulturalist, the former coordinator of Bedford Fields Community Forest Garden and co-founder of the Meanwood valley Urban Farm Market Garden
If the courses are oversubscribed priority will be given to people who currently volunteer on Leeds based community gardening projects.
You will be notified by email/ text to confirm your booking/place on the waiting list so please ensure you provide correct contact details
Couse fee 0 to £60
The course is offered on a conscious contribution basis If you are able to make a contribution to course costs this will enable us to offer further free and reduced cost training opportunities and maintain our demonstration forest garden. Please see the booking form for more info.
Important information:
Please wear stout shoes and appropriate clothing.
Please let us to know about any allergies, including to medication.
There will be a vegan lunch and hot/cold drinks provided .
Please indicate on the booking form if you have any dietary requirements.
Bring your own bottle for drinking water if you can.
There is a compost toilet on site, and there are a number of cafes within 2 minutes walk from the garden.
This course is part funded by Climate Action Leeds (National Lottery Community Fund) so we are required to collect demographic information on age, gender, and ethnicity.
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