Saturday, June 21 - Saturday, August 9, 2025
9:30 - 11:30am
Riverside Park

Event Description
(For adults & teens) 

June 21st:  Basics and vocabulary, Oaks, Maples, Ashes

June 28th:  Oaks (Part 2), Maples and Ashes

July 5th:  The Elms, The Birch Family, Witchhazel

July 12th:  Walnuts, Hickories, Basswood

July 19th:  Beech, Sycamore, Tamarack, Basswood

July 26th:  The Rose Family, Aspens/Poplars

August 2nd:  Legume Family, Common Street Trees

August 9th: Pines, Spruce, Fir (MEET AT FOREST HOME CEMETERY)

Deepen your forest exploration by learning to identify the trees around you! Throughout this 8-week  course taught by Forester Caitlin Reinartz, you will learn to identify all of the trees native to southern  Wisconsin, and many common non-natives. We’ll spend our 2-hour session hiking through the woods,  learning to identify trees and a little about what makes each species special. This class takes place  totally outdoors, rain or shine, so come prepared for the weather.

Transportation is not provided by the UEC for this experience. 

For questions about this program, please contact Director of Community Programs, Cassie Bauer, at cbauer@urbanecologycenter.org or (414) 626-8571.

For help with the registration process, please contact Program Systems Manager, Augie Rodenbeck, at arodenbeck@urbanecologycenter.org or (414) 626-8518.

Pick your price
Personal financial situations vary widely so we provide multiple pricing options to make our programs accessible. The highest listed price fully covers the cost of the program. Lower prices reflect the generosity of our supporters who help us ensure programs are available to everyone. Please choose the option that best fits you, your family, and your guests.

Confirmation/Cancellation Policy:
If you sign up for a program and your plans change, we kindly request that you let us know at least 10 business days in advance so we have the opportunity to offer a program to others. We will provide refunds as follows: 10 business days or more: full refund, 5-9 business days: 50% refund, 0-4 business days: no refund.