Intro to Dendro (Tree Identification) – 1-3pm

Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm UTC-04:00

Naturalists' Gate into Central Park | New York

Carey Russell and The Dendro Lab
Publisher/HostCarey Russell and The Dendro Lab
Intro to Dendro (Tree Identification) \u2013 1-3pm
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If you're ready to start learning how to identify the trees of our city's parks & streets with confidence, you've come to the right place!
About this Event

To learn more about The Dendro Lab and to see our full schedule, please visit: http://dendrolab.nyc


Spend two hours walking with local dendrologist, Carey Russell, while unpacking the what, where, and why of our local park and street trees. Seriously...isn't learning the names of the trees around you one of the simplest, most pleasant, and most revolutionary things you could do with your time. Let me help you get started.

Please note: Meeting spot is across the street from the American Museum of Natural History at the bronze bust of Alexander Von Humboldt at CPW and West 77th Street. This entrance to the park is aptly named Naturalists' Gate.

About your guide: Carey is a professional photographer and filmmaker whose first love is natural history. His qualifications and memberships include:

  • Masters of Science, Forestry
  • Certified Interpretive Guide (NAI)
  • Licensed Outdoor Guide (NYS)
  • Eagle Scout, T349, Tyler, TX
  • Wilderness First Responder
  • Master Naturalist, Hudson River Basin
  • Leave No Trace - Community Partner
  • North American Assoc. for Environmental Education
  • The Linnaean Society of New York
  • American Forests
  • American Conifer Society
  • The Longleaf Alliance

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Naturalists' Gate into Central Park, W. 77th Street and Central Park West, New York, United States

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USD 21.05

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