A Nature Walk: Tree Identification in Spring

Adult Enrichment / Out & About -

Spring 2025

Join this spring nature walk at Arlington’s scenic Great Meadows, where we’ll focus on identifying the largest woody plants in the area. Discover tree identification techniques using branching patterns, bark, buds, galls, and leaves. We’ll explore 10–12 native trees, along with a few non-natives, while learning about the fascinating natural history and folklore surrounding these majestic trees.

Jeff Adams

Jeff is an avid outdoor enthusiast & naturalist who’s been enjoying the natural world for 50 years. He’s a member of the Friends of the Fells, The Trustees, Mass Audubon, Sudbury Valley Trustees, Acton Conservation Trust, Arlington Land Trust, Essex Greenbelt, Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions, Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and Rural Land Foundation and The Massachusetts Archaeological Society, Inc. He and his wife, Carol Andrulli, have been hiking in the Fells for over 30 years & frequently participate in numerous hiking/nature programs.

May 2025