Interested in getting to know plants in a different way? Do you ever wish you could figure out what that new conifer, twig or flower is in the forest? This winter and spring, Tryon Creek State Natural Area in SW Portland is offering a series of three plant identification workshops focused at the beginner level and for those looking for a refresher on using plant keys. Even though we are using dichotomous keys, we’ll going to have fun! All workshops will be a combination of being inside the Nature Center and outside. Take just one workshop or all three.
Questions? Contact Deb Hill Deborah.hill@oregon.gov
Conifer Identification
Saturday, December 12th 9am-12pm
Space is limited, pre-register at www.tryonfriends.org
What tree is that? Interested in knowing how to tell one green conifer from another? Learn how to identify Oregon conifers using dichotomous keys. We’ll start off inside learning the identifying features of trees such as buds, leaves, fruits, etc., and how to use keys to discover the names of trees. Then we’ll hit the trail and practice in the forest on the conifers of Tryon Creek.
Winter Twig Identification
Saturday, January 9th 9am-12pm
Space is limited, pre-register at www.tryonfriends.org
We enjoy deciduous shrubs and trees in the spring, summer and fall when they have leaves, flowers and fruit, but what about in the winter? During this hands-on class, we’ll learn the characteristics of twigs such as buds, leaf scars, piths and lenticels so that we can name deciduous shrubs and trees when they are without leaves. This class will be both inside and outside.