Endbuds-R-US: A Winter Tree ID Walk, Hayesville

Name: Endbuds-R-US: A Winter Tree ID Walk, Hayesville
Start: 2026-03-11T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Jack rabbit recreation area

Schedule

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Jack rabbit recreation area | Hayesville, NC

Register for this event on our website: https://www.mainspringconserves.org/events/
Join our Conservation Outreach Associate Alina on a winter identification hike on the mildly hilly trails of Jackrabbit Recreation area south of Hayesville, where we will learn about diversity of tree and shrub species that can be found in the region and how to identify them in the winter! From hickories, pines, and oaks to willows and alders, there’s plenty back there to learn about!
Participants will learn some beginner identification tips, as well as what photos need to be taken so you can make the identification back home or share with a knowledgeable botanist friend. We will also discuss the Natural History of the landscape, the science behind forest succession, wildlife use, and more! This event is geared towards beginner naturalists or those who are looking for a place to start, but is open to nature lovers, hikers, and people all knowledge and skill levels who enjoy slow walks with frequent stops to observe the landscape and study what is around them.
We’ll begin gathering around 4:45 pm at the Jackrabbit trail head parking area and begin our walk and talk at 5pm on Wednesday March 11th. See the map below for exact location. The hike will take about two hours of stop-and-start walking, and is slightly hilly, with a wide dirt trail. We will cover less than a mile of ground and will always be less than 15 minutes from the trail head. We suggest bringing a backpack with water, a snack, an extra sweater, a rain jacket, sturdy hiking shoes, and trekking poles if you like them. Also bring: any naturalist tools you may want, such as a notebook, camera, or a hand lens. We will provide magnifying tools and phone photography tips as well!

This event is free and open to the public, including children and families. Space is limited, so please fill out the form below to register then grab your notebook and prepare for a fun evening of learning about the tree diversity that can be found here in the Cherokee valley! This event is weather dependent and will be cancelled or rescheduled if there is heavy rain or thunder storms, but will proceed with a light drizzle. Please leave pets at home. Email Alina at [email protected] with any questions.