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Registration CLOSED – Winter Tree ID Class – Walk & Talk, 1-2:30pm

by on January 21, 2026

Registration for this Event closes at 12pm on 1/21/26. Thank you! Learn how to identify Trees when the leaves are gone. During this Winter Tree Identification Class, we’ll focus on buds, twigs, bark, leaf scars, and overall form—key features that remain visible all winter. Through clear examples and hands-on observation,…

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Maple Syrup Time!

by on February 24, 2018

Learn the basic steps of how tree sap can be turned into delicious syrup.  Taste some samples and help in the process of making this wonderful delight.  Be prepared for outdoor exploring! Fee per adventurer:  $2 member; $3 non-member  

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Maple Syrup Program

by on February 25, 2017

Learn the basic steps of how tree sap can be turned into delicious syrup. Taste some samples and help in the process of making this wonderful delight.  Be prepared for outdoor exploring! Families, individuals, all ages welcome! Fee per adventurer: $8 member; $10 non-member.

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Winter Tree Identification

by on January 21, 2017

The trees have no leaves, how can we discover their identities in winter? Join the naturalist on this hike through the forests of Silver Lake Nature Preserve to learn the amazing tips and tricks to identifying these majestic trees.  Prepare for a wonderfully chilly hike deep into the forest. Families,…

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