Tree Identification Series: Identitree
Think there’s not much to see on the trail? Think again and look around!
Enhance your park experience by learning how to identify trees no matter the season. The IdentiTree series will teach you how to identify common trees of Stark County by their bark, leaves, seeds, and more. We’ll start each session in the classroom learning tips and tricks, then hit the trail to put our skills to the test.
2023-24 Identitree Schedule
Fall Foliage
Oct. 27, 5 p.m.
Walborn Reservoir Marina
"Red maple" isn't just a name, there's more to the story! Learn ways to identify common trees in Stark County by their leaves, seeds, and diseases in our IdentiTree series. This month, we'll hike around Walborn Reservoir taking in the scenery and identifying some fall foliage. Meet near the Marina at Walborn.
Counting Conifers
Dec. 9, 2023, Noon
Sippo Lake Park-Wildlife Conservation Center
Learn where conifers get the name "evergreen" and why we count their needles during this month's tree ID series. We'll start in the Wildlife Conservation Center learning tips and tricks for identifying common conifers, then we'll hit the trail and practice our new skills.
Winter Tree ID
Jan. 13, 2024, Noon
Sippo Lake Park-Exploration Gateway
This month, start in the classroom learning tips and tricks for identifying leafless trees in the winter. Then we'll hit the trail and practice our new skills.
Trees on Skis
Feb. 15, 2024, 5 p.m.
Quail Hollow Park-Ski Shop
Hop on cross-country skis and join us on a ski ride through Quail Hollow Park. Along the way we will stop and learn about common trees of Ohio. All ski equipment and boots will be provided. Program will begin with a quick introduction to cross-country skiing skills. No snow? No problem! We’ll hike around Quail Hollow identifying trees. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather. Registration required due to limited equipment. Rental of skis is required and can be paid for at the door.
Healthy Habitats
March 16, 2024, Noon
Petros Lake Park-Woodland Shelter
Learn ways to identify common trees in Stark County by their leaves, seeds, and more in our IdentiTree series. It's easier to see nests with no leaves on the trees! This month, start at the Woodland Shelter to learn which animals use trees for their habitat and how. Then we'll hit the trail in search of signs that animals are close by.
Trees on Skis
March 21, 2024, 6 p.m.
Quail Hollow Park-Ski Shop
Hop on cross-country skis and join us on a ski ride through Quail Hollow Park. Along the way we will stop and learn about common trees of Ohio. All ski equipment and boots will be provided. Program will begin with a quick introduction to cross-country skiing skills. No snow? No problem! We’ll hike around Quail Hollow identifying trees. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather. Registration required due to limited equipment. Rental of skis is required and can be paid for at the door.
