Introductory lecture: Friday, August 23, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Field Class: Saturday, August 24, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Cost: $55 for members; $65 for non-members. Limited to 20 participants (Cost includes text book and snacks. Lunch is not provided. Fee must be paid in advance to reserve your spot.) Join Dennis Bishop, Arboretum Curator, as he presents an introductory lecture on Friday and a field study on Saturday that covers our 317 acres of woodland, meadow, and wetland habitats. This class is designed for nature enthusiasts, outdoor educators, teachers, home school parents, naturalists, informal educators, and all lifelong learners who want to know the basics of tree identification, There are more than 200 woody plant species in our diverse forest community.