CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Penn State Extension and the Penn State Master Gardeners of Franklin County will host a Basic Tree Identification workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Waltonian Meadows in Chambersburg.
The outdoor workshop will be held at the pavilion at Waltonian Meadows, 129 Cornertown Road. It is designed for people interested in learning the fundamentals of identifying trees and shrubs, including beginner and intermediate gardeners.
Participants will learn to recognize key characteristics of trees and shrubs by observing live plants, using visual aids and practicing with identification keys. The program will include practical techniques for identifying common landscape and native species.
The workshop will take place outdoors. Organizers encourage attendees to dress for the weather and wear comfortable footwear suitable for walking and standing on grassy terrain.
The cost is $10. Space is limited, and preregistration is required.
Additional information and online registration are available through Penn State Extension at extension.psu.edu/basic-tree-identification. Registration assistance is also available by calling 1-877-345-0691.