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Urban Tree Identification

Chris Teter, Board Certified Master Arborist, Accredited Organic Land Care Professional, & Connecticut Master Gardener

Join Chris Teter, Board Certified Master Arborist, Accredited Organic Land Care Professional, and Connecticut Master Gardener, for an urban tree identification walk focused on recognizing and understanding trees in the built landscape. This guided walk will cover key identification features including leaves, bark, branching patterns, and overall form, with attention to common street and park trees found in urban and suburban areas. Chris will also share insights into tree biology, seasonal changes, and how different species interact with pavement, buildings, and people, helping participants better read the landscape and understand the role trees play in urban ecosystems.

Chris Teter is a Board Certified Master Arborist, Accredited Organic Land Care Professional, and Connecticut Master Gardener with a degree in Environmental Science and course work focusing on plant taxonomy and biology. His career has focused on obtaining knowledge of urban landscaping and maintenance principles to help restore society's most impacted environments. He is well versed in the dynamics between cost, effort, and results when it comes to organic landscape maintenance.

Register HERE - opens soon

Earlier Event: November 22
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