Introduction to Conifer ID – Matt Parratt
Date: Saturday 22nd November
Time: 10:00 – 15:30
Location: Silverburn Village Hall, Hopelands Road, Penicuik, EH26 9LH (am); Bush Estate, Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 0QB (pm)
Description: Conifers are often viewed in a rather negative light – dark, featureless walls that defy identification. In this workshop with conifer expert Matt Parratt you will learn:
– The features of conifers that can help with identification
– How to quickly identify common conifer genera using their foliage
– Where to find conifers and the ones you’re most likely to see in Scotland
The workshop will consist of two parts. The morning session will take place indoors at Silverburn Village Hall introducing the basics of conifer ID. Weather permitting this will be followed by an outdoor session in the afternoon at the nearby Bush Estate to practice your new ID skills.