# Winter Tree ID — Oakwoods Metropark

> Event for families in the Detroit–Warren–Dearborn area (MI). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 19 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Where: Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, 32911 Willow Road, New Boston, MI 48164
- Ages: Ages 12 and up
- Price: $5 per adult, $3 per child
- Organizer: Huron-Clinton Metroparks
- Official page: https://mihuronclintonweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?display=detail&module=AR&keyword=winter%20tree%20I.D.
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Once the leaves are gone, can you still tell one tree from another? On this guided winter walk at Oakwoods Metropark, a naturalist shows participants how to identify trees from the clues they keep all winter: bark texture, twigs, buds and branching patterns. Along roughly a mile of trail, participants practice the new skills on Oakwoods' own trees and pick up a few tricks for recognizing common species without their leaves. The program is outdoors and interactive, the trail terrain varies, and it lasts two hours on a Saturday morning, so bundle up and wear boots. It is open to ages 12 and up, which makes it a good outing for middle- and high-school students interested in science or scouting badges, alongside their parents. Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before; cost is $5 per adult and $3 per child. Accessibility requests go to the park office at least two weeks ahead.

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