February 27, 2011
Evergreen Tree Identification Workshop
Participants worked in pairs and went to tables that were organized into three groups This program was designed by Chief Ranger Jean Rogers so participants can go out and ID evergreens when in the field.
Left Photo: This pair is at the Group One Table. They are sorting branches by leaf and branch characteristics. Some branches have leaves that are broadleaf. Two native
broadleaf shrubs participants sorted were American Holly (Ilex opaca) and Inkberry (Ilex glabra). Most sorted branches were conifers (cone bearing) with leaves of needles, scales, and awls. Branches were scrambled before participants moved to the next group table.
Middle Photo: The pair (in the left photo) has moved to Group Two (the middle table). Here participants used numerous books and handouts provided by Ranger Jean Rogers
to ID evergreens. The nearest table (where two paris are working) is Group Three. Participants made drawings of 5 different plants, and asked their partner to identify three.
Right Photo: Ranger Jean Rogers (on right) holds the branch of an Eastern White Pine (Pinus stobus) as she leads an interactive "hands on" discussion. One identifying
characteristic of an Eastern White Pine (Pinus stobus) is that needles are clustered in a bundle of five needles.
Description and Photos by Carol Collura
Photos Carol Collura © February, 2011