Seminar: Trees of Marin

We talk a lot about birds – but not exclusively! In our July talk, we’ll be introducing you to all the major native trees of Marin. Getting to grips with the bulk of our trees is easier than doing the same with birds: these 25 or so species will cover 95% of what you encounter in our woodlands and forests. Spend a relaxing hour with us one Sunday morning and you’ll be prepared to both identify and understand our local trees. Questions like the following will no longer be a mystery to you:

• How do tell a redwood from a Douglas-fir? Do we have giant sequoias here?
• What is Marin’s one native pine tree? What is the other one that you see everywhere?
• Madrone or manzanita?

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  Where will I find willows, alders, or maples?

• Which oak is that?
• What’s going on with Sudden Oak Death?
• What are the best field guides to local trees?
• And perhaps most importantly, which is Jack’s favorite oak species?

This free presentation will take place at Wild Birds Unlimited at Vintage Oaks from 10-10:45 AM on Sunday, July 21, with time for questions afterwards. Please reserve your seat by selecting your number of attendees and clicking “Confirm RSVP” above.

Header photo: redwoods at Indian Tree Open Space Preserve. Mystery leaf: California buckeye. Favorite oak? If you can’t recognize it, you’ll have to come to the talk. Or read through all the tree essays on this blog.