The Body Language of Trees - Tree characteristics - What is a tree trying to tell us? | Maleny Wood Expo 2024

ABOUT

Tree Characteristics - What is a tree trying to tell us? 

This 2 hour workshop will go through 10 main characteristics that can be observed in some trees at some time in their lives. What do they mean and how do they impact a trees health and/or structure. 

Come and learn more about the wonderful uniqueness of every tree. We will spend 1.25 hr. learning about the characteristics then go for a 45-minute walk to look at the local trees and see what they have to say. 

25 spots per workshop available

Cost: $10 per person - Please note this does not include a Maleny Wood Expo Day Pass, please purchase this separately.

Age: All ages welcome, children to be accompanied by adults

When: 

Saturday May 4th, Sunday May 5th 

1.30 pm to 3.30 pm

What to Wear and things to bring: 

Comfortable closed in walking shoes and sun protection for going outdoors.

LOCATION

See the Program Booklet or visit the Info Tent when you arrive at the Maleny Wood Expo to find out where your workshop is being held.

ABOUT SITARA GARE

Sitara Gare has worked in SE QLD as a horticulturalist, an arborist and an urban forester for the past 20 years. She has been certified with the International Society of Arborist since 2009, is a Editorial board member of the magazine City Trees (Urban and Community Forest Society) since 2018 and comes from a long line of tree lovers. Sitara is passionate about sharing her tree knowledge with others so that they expand their understanding of how trees grow and thrive so more trees can live a healthy long life.