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Mid-Coast Audubon: “Bark: Get to Know Your Trees” – with Michael Wojtech
Thursday, March 19 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
The Mid-Coast Audubon‘s series of nature talks in partnership with the Camden Public Library continues on Thursday, March 19, at 6:30 PM with a Zoom presentation with Michael Wojtech about his latest book, Bark: A Field Guide to Tress of the Northeast.
The traits typically used to describe trees—leaves, twigs, and buds—are often hard to see or seasonally absent. Join Michael Wojtech for an exploration of bark, which is always visible, in any season. As you hone your perceptive abilities you will learn about a system for identifying tree species by their bark, and discover why such a variety of bark characteristics exist. Why do some species have smooth bark, while on others it is thick and broken? Why does bark peel?
This is a virtual presentation on Zoom. Register to attend here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eAf6Iyc5RLKjfBP5Jnac0g
You will receive a link to join in your email.
About Michael Wojtech
Michael left a 15-year business career to pursue his love of natural history and writing, and earned his Master’s in Conservation Biology from Antioch University New England. His thesis, on tree bark, became the basis for his field guide, Bark. Though the book’s plant ID section covers trees of the Northeast, much of the material inside speaks to the characteristics and function of bark anywhere–so it’s fascinating wherever you live.
MID-COAST AUDUBON, SERVING THE MAINE COUNTIES OF KNOX, LINCOLN, AND WALDO
Mid-Coast Audubon is a chapter of Audubon, and affiliated with Maine Audubon. We cover the midcoast inland from Boothbay Harbor, west to Windsor and China, and east along the coast to Bucksport. Our mission is to promote long-term, responsible use of natural resources through informed membership, education and community awareness.
Throughout the year fascinating and informative programs are presented (free!) via the Camden Public Library, and there are numerous field trips to see birds and learn about the natural history of Maine. Come be part of the fun and learning. Check out our events page for dates/times. You can also watch the recorded presentations from earlier programs.