Winter twig identification course (Devon)

This one-day course is for anyone wanting to learn about braodleaved tree identification in winter. It is sutiable for beginners.

We will spend the morning looking at winter twigs indoors where we will start using keys to help us provide accurate identification. We will largely focus on native species and those widely naturalised. After lunch we will head outdoors to see additional species and consolidate our learning from the morning.

Hannah Gibbons is an experienced habitat and botanical surveyor who has been running plant identification training courses since 2011. In 2025 Hannah set up Teylu Ecology with her brother Luke.

'I thought the course was fantastic! I really learnt a lot and consolidated what I knew also. I think the time split between class and outside was great, venue great and the farm visit/host was lovely too.'

'I love to learn botany with Hannah, she brings such enthusiasm and teaches in a way that is easy, memorable and fun, she really brings the subject to life! Thank you Hannah for a fantastic day of learning'

• Waterproofs, boots/wellies
• Hand lens
• Clipboad / notebook
• Lunch and water (hot drinks will be provided)

9.45 - Arrival time (tea/coffees)

10am - Introduction to winter twigs and use of a simple key (indoors)

1pm - Lunch

1.30pm - Visit a local site

3.30pm - Depart

The village hall does not have a car park but there is plenty of onstreet parking in the local area. Please be considerate to local residents when parking.