Winter Trees Walk - Bark, Buds & Branches
Break through your winter dormancy and learn about the subtle features of the winter trees with our Winter Trees Walk - "Bark, Buds & Branches."
Learn Winter Tree Identification from Ken Beezley and Maple Tapping from Will Lewis.
Are you a homesteader, studying forestry, have landscaping designs in mind, or looking to develop a deeper connection with the outdoors in all seasons?
Join us for easy walks in the YMC Forest. Go out on a limb and learn about the secret lives of winter trees. Family-friendly fun in nature!
📸 Fun Challenge: Capture your experience during the walk—bark textures, unique buds, or a scenic view—and share your favorite moments with #wintertreeswalk!
Winter brings a quiet elegance to the forest, unveiling its subtle beauty and inviting you to notice the finer details of nature.
More information below.
Suggested onsite donation: $10, We appreciate every gift of any size.
Bark texture - smoothness, roughness, peeling, or patterns
Buds- shape, size, color, and texture
Branching patterns—opposite or alternate.
Did you know?
Maple trees are one of the rare species with opposite branching, where branches and buds grow directly across from each other on the stem.
Learn about maple tapping:
Identification of Sugar Maples
Sustainability Practices
Discussions of Tapping Temperatures
Proper Tree Health and Size Considerations
Processes of Sap Collection
Proper Boiling & Processing Procedures
Product Filtering and Finishing
Where will you be?
You will be joining us at the Yew Mountain Center, a 500-acre Botanical Sanctuary. Our mission is to provide programs that explore Appalachian ecology, culture, and the arts while promoting personal and community wellness. We are the home of the West Virginia Forest Farming Initiative and a stop on the Mountain Medicine Trail. Learn more at www.yewmountain.org The event will be mostly outdoors, but our lodge will be available for warm-up breaks and hot beverages.
Why participate?
At the Winter Trees Walk, connect with nature and a community who loves learning and outdoors experiences. Your patronage supports our educational programs and land stewardship. Thank you!
This is a family-friendly event, and all ages are welcome!
Date: February 1, 2025
Event: Winter Trees Walk - Bark, Buds & Branches
Location: The Yew Mountain Center
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Address: 9494 Lobelia Rd, Hillsboro, WV
What to bring?
• Reusable water bottle
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Pen and paper for notes
• Enthusiasm for the environment!
Registration prior to the event is appreciated, but not required.
Email registration or questions: [email protected]
Phone registration or questions: 304-653-4079