Evanston invited to brush up on winter plant ID skills

  • 2023-01-17
Whether they work in the landscaping trade or are a home horticulturist, an upcoming Evanston area class will offer registrants a chance to boost their ability to identify winter plants.

As well as serving as a reservoir for both common and rare plant species, the Chicago Botanic Garden provides an assortment of educational activities. It will be running a class that will introduce techniques for identifying woody plants in winter, and a garden walk is included on its agenda.

Since deciduous trees have no leaves or flowers in winter, the attendees will have to use other characteristics to determine which species a tree or shrub may be. They will learn how to use the shape and position of buds and leaves, as well as bark color and texture, to determine what type and even cultivar they are looking at.

Hosting a winter workshop gives a garden or other institution a chance to help the public develop their own skills. A brochure printing class can craft Copies of handouts as well promotional Pens to distribute during an educational event.

This introduction to the art and science of tree identification during the winter months will be held on March 11. The class will run from 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm, and the fee to participate starts at $60.
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