This is one majestic White Oak! My picture does not do it justice really...
The Hartford Tree Board hosts Tree ID walks a few times a year. These are a casual walk around a specific location, stopping to have a look at each tree on that days agenda. They show us not only how to identify the trees by leaves, form, bark, branching -- I am not a fan of acronyms in general, but, this is one I remember (and like) from my college dendrology class... MAD CapHorse. It stands for Maple-Ash-Dogwood-Caprifoliacea(family)-Horsechestnut. All of these woody plants have opposite branching. So if you are standing in front of a tree you don't know, look at the branches do the leaves come out opposite each other? If they do, more than likely you are looking at one of the above named species. -- The tree board folks also share interesting historical facts and anecdotes about the species we are looking at. They prepare a little booklet for us to take notes, and take home.
My first Tree ID walk with them was way back after covid had struck and zooming had taken over my social life. It was such a joy then to be out and about 'in real life', looking at trees with other like minded human beings.
I have tried to attend every gathering since that first one - missed a few when I injured my knee - and they have all been informative and very enjoyable.
Saturday was no exception. Beautiful day. Amazing trees. Good information. Lovely people.
Thank you Hartford VT Tree Board!
I will miss you!
🍁🌳🍃🌲🍂
What does a Tree Board do?
The Tree Board is a group of people, lead by the town tree warden whose mission it is to plant and maintain public trees and advocate for community tree stewardship.
Do all towns have a Tree Board?
No, but it would be a benefit to the trees and the community if they could!
Does your town have a Tree Board? Please let me know in the comments below!
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