Basic Woody Plant Identification Workshop

When:
July 11, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
2026-07-11T09:00:00-04:00
2026-07-11T15:00:00-04:00
Where:
Rauscher Farm Conservation Land
29 Clamshell Road
Clinton
MA
Cost:
$150 member / $215 non-member* *When you register at the non-member rate, you are automatically added to our membership and will receive member discounts for any future event registrations!
Contact:
Alisa Lando, AMWS Administrator

Description: Learn key identification techniques for woody species of vines, shrubs, and trees. This workshop is oriented toward those with beginner to novice proficiencies in botany and will focus on the basics of plant identification and terminology (i.e. opposite vs. alternate branching, simple vs compound leaves, etc.). Hosted at the Rauscher Farm Conservation Land in Clinton, MA, attendees will visit an assortment of habitats with handouts and field instruction covering a multitude of common wetland and upland species.

Instructors: David Cowell, PWS and Caitlin White, WPIT, Hancock Associates

Notes: Rustic amenities, there is a picnic table, port-a-potty, and no potable water onsite. Participants should bring a packed lunch and dress for potential wet field conditions. I will provide insect repellant and sunblock.

Attendee Limit: Not to exceed12 (limited due to parking). A waitlist will be created if interest exceeds available slots.

*Not sure if you are currently a member, contact the administrator at administrator@amws.org before registering.
**When you register at the non-member rate, you are automatically added to our membership and will receive member discounts for any future event registrations!