Winter Tree Identification Workshop: Botany and Bloom Series

Location of Sky Meadows State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Carriage Barn in the Historic Area
Main Park Address: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, VA 20144.

When

Nov. 14, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Even after the chilly breezes of autumn have stripped them of their leaves, trees provide clues to their identification by way of their bark, leaf scars, and other individual characteristics. Explore Sky Meadows' diverse forests and find the key characteristics that will provide you the skills to identify any tree, even in the winter months.

The program begins outside the park's Log Cabin, with an informative introductory presentation on tree anatomy, symbiotic and parasitic relationships among trees, tips and tricks to winter tree identification, and more. Then, test your new winter tree identification skills on an approximate 2-mile guided hike along the park's wooded Snowden Trail.

Bring water and lunch to eat along the trail, dress in layers, and wear sturdy shoes.

Registration is not required, but encouraged via our Eventbrite listing.

winter tree view at skymedows

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-592-3556
Email Address: SkyMeadows@dcr.virginia.gov