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Tree Identification Walk
2025-10-17 09:30:00 2025-10-17 10:30:00 America/Chicago Tree Identification Walk Join a tree expert from Openlands to walk in Village Green park, identify trees, and discuss proper tree care in an urban environment. Meet in the parking lot for Village Green Center, 1810 Walters. -

Friday, October 17
9:30am - 10:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-10-17 09:30:00 2025-10-17 10:30:00 America/Chicago Tree Identification Walk Join a tree expert from Openlands to walk in Village Green park, identify trees, and discuss proper tree care in an urban environment. Meet in the parking lot for Village Green Center, 1810 Walters. -

Join a tree expert from Openlands to walk in Village Green park, identify trees, and discuss proper tree care in an urban environment. Meet in the parking lot for Village Green Center, 1810 Walters.

Lynn Wolff-Zaransky, a Treekeeper with Openlands, will lead our neighborhood excursion.

Meet at parking lot of Village Green Center, 1810 Walters Ave.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Environment | Adult Learning |

TAGS: | sustainability | green | environment |

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