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Tree Talk Winter Walk

Tree Talk Winter Walk

Tree Talk Winter Walk
Saturday, January 28, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free Admission.

The worst drought in decades has severely damaged many trees. Our annual Tree Talk Winter Walk is a perfect time to explore the beauty and benefits of native trees and shrubs. Take this opportunity to replace them with hardy Texas natives and plant a few more for the future. Guided walks and talks by experts on our local forest. Lots of family fun with a Kids Tree Climb sponsored by They Might Be Monkeys!Tree & Land Co.and an educational tree scavenger hunt. TreeFolks providing native tree saplings to those who complete the scavenger hunt. Ralph Yznaga speaks about his photography exhibit at noon in the auditorium and will meet with visitors in the McDermott Learning Center afterward. All walking sticks on special! Jim and Jerry Kimmel sign their new book, Exploring the Brazos River from Beginning to End, 1 to 3 p.m.

Look at our plant sale list of trees and shrubs.

Walk & Talk Activities

Time Activity
10 a.m.. Talk: Tree Care During Trying Times (Auditorium)
Jim Houser, Regional Forest Health Coordinator, Texas Forest Service
11 a.m. Talk & Walk: Tree ID and the Great Texas Tree Roundup (Auditorium)
April Rose, TreeFolks
12 p.m. Talk: Photographic Odyssey "Living Witness: Historic Trees of Texas"(Auditorium)
Ralph Yznaga, Photographer
1 to 3 p.m. Book signing (In the Store)
Jim and Jerry Kimmel sign their new book, Exploring the Brazos River from Beginning to End
1 p.m. Demo: Tree Planting Demonstration (Courtyard)
Elias Guerrero, Wildflower Center Horticulturist
2 p.m. Talk: Proper Tree Pruning (Auditorium)
Guy LeBlanc, Arborist, Arbor Vitae Tree Care
3 p.m. Walk: Oak Wilt I.D. for Your Neighborhood (Courtyard)
Chris Dolan, Oak Wilt Coordinator, City of Austin
   

Family and Youth Activities

Time Activity
10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Kids Tree Climb
Kids experience what it is like to be an Arborist by using tree climbing gear to climb the majestic Oltorf live oaks at the Wildflower Center thanks to They Might Be Monkeys! Texas Tree & Land Co.

*There are no specific age, height, or weight requirements for the kids tree climb. If the child can safely fit in the children's harness, then they will be able to participate.
10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tree Scavenger Hunt
Children and families come visit the Little House to learn fun facts about trees and how to tell how old a tree is. Then explore the gardens to test your tree knowledge on our fun scavenger hunt. Native tree saplings from TreeFolks given to those who complete the scavenger hunt. Also, make seedballs and take them home to create a wildflower patch for spring pollinators.

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