Learning about native trees and shrubs

The public is invited to a workshop on native trees and shrubs sponsored by the Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project on Saturday, July 17. Led by forest technician Ruth Richman, the workshop will focus on all things related to native woody plants. It begins at 10am at the nursery on the Sir Andrew Macphail Homestead in Orwell.

While many of our woody plants are still in flower, some are already dropping their seeds. This workshop will be an ideal opportunity to learn more about how to identify native plants, attract wildlife and restore forests. Participants will learn easy tips for distinguishing a wide variety of species throughout the year. The nursery and arboretum offer a close look at different types of
maples, dogwoods, elders, pines and many other species of trees, shrubs, wildflowers and ferns. Many larger specimens of our native trees can be found along the woodland trails.

There is no admission and everyone is welcome. Please be sure to bring clothes suitable to weather conditions. The workshop is part of an extensive series of outdoor activities at Macphail Woods, a project of the Environmental Coalition of Prince Edward Island and the Sir Andrew Macphail Foundation. For more information on this or upcoming tours and workshops, please contact Gary Schneider at 651-2575.