The Oneida Daily Dispatch (Oneida, NY)
‘Treemendous’ programs this December
Friends of Rogers continues offering expanded programming at Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne.
The public is invited to explore a specific topic with an expert in a casual atmosphere during “Learning Lectures”, and go outside for a fun, hands-on educational experience with “EdVentures”. For the month of December, SUNY Morrisville assistant professor Rebecca Hargrave leads both sessions, allowing participants to focus on the beauty of trees in winter.
“Know the Forest from the Trees” continues the Learning Lecture series on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 6:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to use leaves, bark, fruits, shape, smell, and more to identify various tree species. During “Find the Trees within the
Forest” on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 1:30 p.m., visitors will use winter tree identification techniques to distinguish between different species during a guided hike.
“If you take a closer look, trees aren’t really bare in winter,” said Friends of Rogers Senior Educator Marissa Nolan. “Bark, branches, buds, and shape provide many clues to help determine the species.”
‘Learning Lectures’ and ‘EdVentures’ are recommended for ages 13 and up. Sessions meet at the Visitor Center, just off state Route 80. Individual registration is $4 per member and $5 for non-members; family registration is $10 for Friends of Rogers members and $12 for non-members. Paid pre-registration is suggested by noon the day prior; call 607-674-4733, or email sr.educator@FriendsofRogers.org for more details.
Rogers Center is operated by Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization that offers educational programs for people of all ages. Seasonal hours are from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.