To help arborists, landscapers and others hone their tree identification skills, University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno Extension is offering an Introduction to Tree ID: A Seasonal Guide. This series is tailored to teach about identification for specific seasons.
During this four-part series, Certified Arborist Wendy Hanson Mazet will discuss the fundamentals of tree identification in a classroom setting for one hour, and Certified Arborist Rod Haulenbeek will then follow up with a two-hour fall tree ID walk. Two other tree ID walks will follow in winter and spring, each one including season-specific information. Attendees are encouraged to bring a clipboard, pen or pencil, walking shoes and bottles of water.
The in-class presentation will take place Oct. 9 from noon-1 p.m. at the Extension office at 4955 Energy Way in Reno. The walks will be held 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Mira Loma Park, 3000 S. McCarran Blvd. in Reno on:
- October 9: Fall Tree ID
- March 11: Winter Tree ID
- May 13: Spring Tree ID
“Tree identification looks different in each season,” said Extension Commercial Horticulture Program Coordinator Jenn Fisher, who helped coordinate the class. “So we are offering a series with classes in fall, winter and spring for the novice green-industry professional.”
The cost for the series is $10 and covers International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist Continuing Education Units as well as materials and refreshments.
For more information on classes, contact Fisher at fisherj@unce.unr.edu or 775-336-0249. Persons in need of special accommodations or assistance should call at least three days prior to the class they plan to attend.
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