Common Trees of New England

“I think that I shall never see/ A poem lovely as a tree”. - From the poem Trees, by Joyce Kilmer

The trees of New England are both beautiful and an essential part of our New England landscape. Roland "Boot" Boutwell has planned a course that will introduce you to about 10-12 of the most common trees of New England, emphasizing tree ID as well as fun and interesting natural history. For our field site, we’ll use Gowing’s swamp, named by Henry David Thoreau after the man who owned the area in the 1850s.

Parking at: 120 Meriam Road

Attendees are asked to read and sign the participation waiver form.

Questions about this event? Please contact Boot Boutwell at 781-729-4712

Need to cancel your reservation (including day-of cancellations)? Contact Boot Boutwell at 781-729-4712 so that we may offer your space to those on the waiting list.

Children aged 10 and up are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult caregiver who has registered for the event.

Photography will be taken during this event. If you do not want to be photographed, please let the photographer know.

This program is not suitable for dogs. Unless your dog is a service dog, please leave your dog at home.