Queer Winter Tree ID & Day Hike - Tennessee

​Join TVOP Volunteer Atticus for an introduction to winter tree identification!

​Many trees of Tennessee lose their leaves in the winter and become tricky to identify, but through shared knowledge in collaboration with Ari Puentes, we'll hike some trails and learn how to identify based on other features.

​Ari has studied mycology and has experience in dendrology within the southeast; he will point out trees' form, terminal buds, and bark for identification and focus on native species of the area.

​The initial trail is a 0.8 mile loop with a narrow path and primarily crosses over compacted soil with gentle inclines throughout. It is within a forested area but the trail is well-maintained and clearly marked. The path is unobstructed but starts with a short set of stairs.

​After finishing the initial trail, we will have the option of practicing winter tree ID on a 1.0 mile trail with a similarly narrow, compacted soil path through a forested area. There are more roots on this trail and it runs alongside a stream that intermittently flows throughout the year.

​We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them. If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we’ll collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated at this event.