Category Archives: Tree ID

Dichotomous Key Update by Emily Ferguson

Posted on February 16, 2019 by TreeStewards

Click here for the key to winter tree ID with buds and twigs.

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Books for Tree Lovers

Posted on December 9, 2018 by TreeStewards

We asked Tree Stewards to share some of their favorite tree books, and here are a few worth putting on your wishlist. Others will be added as more members contribute suggestions. Continue reading →

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Tree Walk at Ivy Hill Cemetery

Posted on November 12, 2018 by TreeStewards

Tree Steward trainees and their mentors were agog at the magnificent tree specimens at Ivy Hill Cemetery in Alexandria on Sunday, Oct. 28th when they gathered for a tree identification expedition led by instructor Emily Ferguson. They encountered innumerable oaks … Continue reading →

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Fall Tree ID Book List

Posted on November 12, 2018 by TreeStewards

Fall Tree ID Books

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NYC Street Tree Map : NYC Parks

Posted on October 22, 2018 by TreeStewards

Explore and learn about every street tree in New York City, including stewardship activities. See tree-map.nycgovparks.org/

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Enrollment for the 2019-20 training course for Tree Steward volunteers is open. Apply by completing the application form and reviewing the course synopsis below. Please consider enrolling in the 2019-20 training sessions. What do Tree Stewards do? Tree Stewards Increase … Continue reading →

Posted on July 31, 2018 by TreeStewards | Comments Off on 2019-20 Training Course Seeks Applicants

Barking Up the Trees

Posted on March 14, 2018 by TreeStewards

Bark tells a lot about a tree. It is key to identifying deciduous trees in winter, when most have lost their leaves and buds may be out of reach or sight. Naturalist Michael Wojtech advocates learning bark as a means … Continue reading →

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