A popular Olympia winter activity will hopefully be able to make its return for 2022, and it will help citizen scientists to brush up on their winter twig identification skills.
Even in winter when leaves are at a premium, it is possible to tell what species a twig may be with the help of such characteristics as bark, bud shape and position, and other traits. The Native Plant Salvage Foundation’s Winter Twig ID workshop will be a hands-on session, and there will be two start times to choose from.
During the class, the participants will head outdoors for the lesson, and when it is time to leave for home, they will have been walked through the bud, bark, and other characteristics of at least 25 native species of woody plants. This knowledge can be useful for those who propagate from winter cuttings, as well as anyone who transplants trees and shrubs when they are not in leaf.
The planners of the activity say one of the goals is for everyone who participates to develop a greater appreciation of the plant life all around them. Field guides offer tips that may be helpful when identifying coniferous and deciduous plants, and these may be produced by a brochure printing company.
This chance for local nature lovers to get out and explore will be offered on January 23 at a location in West Olympia. This information will be provided at a later date, and everyone who is interested is asked to register now.
Location
1025 Black Lake Blvd. SW 1-E
Olympia, WA 98502
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Hours
Mon: 8:30 - 4:30
Tue: 8:30 - 4:30
Wed: 8:30 - 4:30
Thu: 8:30 - 4:30
Fri: 8:30 - 4:30
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed