September 10, 2019 3:30 a.m.
A native tree walk is coming in October.
The Oregon State University Extension Service will hold the walk as part of a class on native tree identification on Friday October 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It will be held at the Elkton Community Education Center. The 4.5-acre botanical garden includes the 7 climate zones of Oregon and the typical native trees that might be found in each region.
A release from the OSU Extension Service said tree identification is more than just knowing what is planted in the back yard. Those who attend the walk will learn what trees are native to Oregon and what makes them well suited for certain areas.
Douglas County Extension Forester Alicia Christiansen will be the instructor. The cost is $25 per couple and includes a copy of the book “Trees to Know in Oregon”.
Register for the native tree walk by October 7th. Register by emailing douglas.extension@oregonstate.edu or by calling 672-4461.