Species ID: Tree (SHSM)

Facility: Lake St. George Field Centre
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Program Levels:
SHSM
Course Types:
Afternoon, Morning

In this three-hour certification program, students will gain an understanding of and appreciation for a wide variety of local coniferous and deciduous trees.

treetops seen from below at Albion Hills Field Centre

Participants will learn the basics of tree identification, such as distinguishing opposite and alternate branching, bud or leaf type, bark characteristics and more.

Field investigations will utilize a dichotomous key as participants take part in an independent tree identification activity to demonstrate the skills they have learned.


Applicable Sectors:

  • Environment
  • Horticulture & Landscaping