About This Site

Do you ever wonder how to tell the trees apart in your local forests? Would you like to know more about the function and origins of the characteristics that define each tree species?

Celebrate and learn about trees with naturalist Michael Wojtech, and become better connected with the landscape where you live. Michael writes about, conducts workshops on, illustrates, and photographs the identifying characteristics, physiology, and ecology of trees.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, June 1, 9:00-1:00 – Esperance, NY - workshop/field trip - Bark: Get to Know Your Trees – Landis Arboretum.

Saturday, June 22, 9:30-1:30 – Huntington, VT -workshop/field trip - Bark: Get to Know Your Trees - Vermont Audubon Green Mountain Center.

Saturday, June 29, 9:00-1:00 – Norfolk, CT - workshop/field trip -Trees, Bark, and Field Illustration -  Aton Forest.

Saturday, October 26, 9:00-1:00 – Albany (NY) Pine Bush Preserve - workshop/field trip - Bark: Get to Know Your Trees – NY Flora Association.