LECTURE SERIES: Walking Tour: "Trees are for the Bay, What about you?"

Havre De Grace Maritime Museum, 100 Lafayette St, Havre de Grace, MD | Get Directions »
FREE

Lecture given by: Frank Lopez

Have you ever seen a beautiful tree and wondered what it is, only to get too busy to look it up or not even know where to start? Then, this program is for you.  We will take this class at a nice, relaxed pace.  First, we will go over the basics of how to identify trees using a simple key. Then, off we will go for a leisurely walk outside and put our new skills to work, and as a group identify some of these stately treasures.  Along the way, we will talk about tree lore and discuss why trees are so important to water quality.  From the far reaches of the thousands of headwaters to the most productive estuary in the United States, the Chesapeake Bay, trees play an important role.  Once we return to the museum, we will wrap up. As a bonus, you get to keep your tree ID booklet.  Now, you can hone your skills in your very own back yard, or where ever you go.

Frank Lopez has been living and working as a forester in Harford County for MD DNR Forest Service for nearly 25 years.  He has aa B.S.- Forest Science degree from the Pennsylvania State University, and a Masters of Public Administration- University of Baltimore.  His other creditials include Forest Warden, ISA Licensed Arborist, Certified Tree Care Expert, National Association for Interpretation Certified Interpretive Guide, MDA Certified Pesticide Applicator.