How many pine tree species do you think grow wild in Maryland? According to the Maryland Biodiversity Program, the answer is 11. (Four are non-native.) These evergreen conifers may be one of the first trees one learns to identify as a child, but can you differentiate between a loblolly and a pitch pine? In this workshop taught by Fred Chalfant, Urban Forester for the City of Baltimore, you will take a deep dive into the fascinating natural history of pines.
Topics include:
  • The origins of pines, their evolution, and their relationships to other trees;
  • Specific Maryland pine forest habitats;
  • Identification of pines found in Maryland (native, naturalized, or planted);
  • Pine pests and diseases.

This could be the “pinecal” of your natural history education.

NOTE: CLass is certified for CEU’s through the International Society of Arboriculture

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