Camp Wenonah Tree ID Circle Tour

This is the starting point at Camp Wenonah.  To start the tree tour, proceed up the main trail between the barn and the yurt site.

You are now entering a geological feature known as a coulee.  Coulees are formed by erosion from glacial meltwater in the most recent ice age.   The trees that you are seeing at this point are 2nd growth hardwoods.  There are several way... Read more

At this point you are seeing a mature forest stand of oaks, hickory, walnut and maples.  There are several ways to identify tree species.  Let begin by finding the easiest to identify trees - the maples.  In addition to maples distintive... Read more