One of the first steps to maintaining a healthy woodland is to know the species of trees that grow there. With dozens of tree species on the typical woodland property in Appalachian Ohio, this can be a formidable task. “Tree Identification” will introduce you to a simple leaf key to guide you through the process. You will have the opportunity to use the key to identify a wide assortment of tree samples in the classroom, then explore the diverse woodlands at the Zaleski State Forest with experienced foresters. Weather permitting, dry uplands woodlands along with wet bottomland areas will be explored. This will help to reinforce your leaf identification skills and to help you to learn to use other characteristics, such as bark, twigs and buds, tree form and shape, and even site or location to help you identify trees. The focus of the August 8th “A Day in the Woods” workshop will be focused on Tree Identification. At the end of this workshop participants will:
- Understand how to identify leaves using a key.
- Gain experience identifying trees in the woods.
If you would like to learn more about “Tree Identification”, please join us on August 8th for our “A DAY in the WOODS” program at Vinton Furnace State Forest:
This program will take place at Zaleski State Forest, 29371 Wheelabout Road, McArthur, Ohio 45651 and runs from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Please use the address above to find our meeting location. Once near the meeting location, please follow the yellow “A DAY in the WOODS” signs to the exact meeting location. A registration fee of $20 will cover the cost of lunch and program materials. To download a brochure with more details about this program and future programs visit: https://u.osu.edu/seohiowoods .
Please use one of the following methods to register by August 1st: Register and pay online at http://go.osu.edu/aditw; call OSU Extension Jackson County 740-286-5044 or email Annie Miller at miller.11368@osu.edu .
“A Day in the Woods” and is sponsored by the Education and Demonstration Subcommittee of the Vinton Furnace State Forest with support from Ohio State University Extension, ODNR-Divisions of Forestry and Wildlife, U.S. Forest Service, Vinton Soil and Water Conservation District, Central State University Extension, National Wild Turkey Federation, Pixelle Specialty Solutions, Ohio Tree Farm Committee, Ohio Forestry Association Foundation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, University of Rio Grande, Hocking College, Ruffed Grouse Society, Ohio Bird Conservation Initiative, Pheasants and Quail Forever, and Ohio’s SFI Implementation Committee.
