Winter Tree Identification Class

A workshop designed to boost winter identification skills for arborists, restorationists and naturalists. The course is certified through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) for 3.25 CEU credits. 

In this course you will learn:

• Key characters needed to identify common Midwestern trees by bark, buds, scent and seeds

• How to use published and online resources for winter identification

• How to use dichotomous keys for dormant season identification

• Primary wood grain characters useful for identification

• Characters to distinguish different evergreen tree species

Handouts including keys and a table with key winter identification characters will be provided.

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Location: Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve

Cost: $85

Instructor: Dr. Cynthia Lane, Ecological Strategies, LLC

To register: https://forms.gle/AsADAwxXPuyEnpfc6

For more information: clane@ecostrat.org