Date: September 19th, 2025
Location: Cantigny (Education Center) –
1S151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL
Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm
30 minutes for lunch – bring a bag lunch
Instructor: Steve Lane
This class is worth 8 CEUs.
Class Limit: 20
Course Description
The Summer Tree Identification module will provide an in-depth study of several significant tree species found in Illinois. The primary focus will be on leaf morphology, complexity, and arrangement on both deciduous and coniferous trees. This is one of the most important means of identification because of the many characters available for observation and comparison.
Identification based on bud, stem, bark and fruit/seed characteristics will also be covered since they are important features necessary to complete a thorough summer Identification.
Classes will consist of an indoor study session and an outdoor observation period where specific examples of trees studied in the classroom will be examined. Over 60 different tree species (deciduous and evergreen) will be studied during the course. A 20-question multiple choice quiz will be given at the end of class.
