Various Locations
Multiple Towns, NH 03824
United States
Join Extension Foresters for a 7-part tree identification course that will cover over 50 tree and shrub species commonly found in New Hampshire. The course will include 2 lab sessions and 5 field sessions. Each lab session will be inside for 3 hours, and each field session will be outside for 2 hours. Please come prepared for a leisurely walk on hiking trails.
Itinerary
- September 10, 1 - 4 PM, Lab Session, Cheshire County Farm, River Rd, Westmoreland NH
- September 16, 2 - 4 PM, Field Session, Robin Hood Park, Roxbury St, Keene NH
- September 30, 2 - 4 PM, Field Session, Schadler Woodlot, 77 Peachblow Rd, Alstead NH
- October 14, 2 - 4 PM, Field Session, Cheshire County Farm, River Rd, Westmoreland NH
- October 28, 2 - 4 PM, Field Session, Up on the Hill Conservation Area, Richardson Rd, Charlestown NH
- November 4, 2 - 4 PM, Field Session, Moody Park, Moody Park Rd, Claremont NH
- November 18, 1 - 4 PM, Lab Session, Monadnock Conservancy HQ, 82 Ashuelot St, Keene NH
Apply
Space is limited for this course due to instructor-to-participant ratio, and priority will be given to those who can commit to all 7 sessions (or most of the sessions) in their application.
You should receive a registration link by August 28th if you are admitted.
Cost: A registration link will be provided to accepted applicants. The cost for the course (all 7 sessions) is a pay-what-you-can price structure: $25, $50, or $75.
What to Bring
- Sturdy footwear
- Notebook and pen/pencil
- Hand lens or loupe
- Clothes for walking in the woods
- Snack and drink
Sunscreen & insect repellent
If you need an accommodation to participate in our programming, please contact Steven Roberge (steven.roberge@unh.edu, 603-862-4861) prior to the event. Given ample time, we will make any reasonable effort to meet your needs, including language access services if requested, which will be provided free of charge.
