About This Event
Join Charleston Trees and the experts from Davey Resource Group for an interactive, hands-on "Woody Plant Pest Scavenger Hunt" under the historic canopy of Hampton Park! Participants will walk the grounds to learn how to identify critical indicators of tree health, diagnostic field techniques, and common environmental pressures affecting Charleston's urban forest.
Working in small teams, field hunters will scout for key diagnostic targets across the park:
- Biotic Stressors: Active biological pressures impacting tree vigor.
- Abiotic Stressors: Non-living environmental impacts like heat, moisture extremes, or nutrient dynamics.
- Insect Pest Presence: Direct sightings or sign evidence (e.g., scale, borers, defoliation).
- Disease Pathogens: Signs of fungal or bacterial infection (e.g., cankers, leaf spots, decay).
- Cultural Conditions: Human-influenced management issues (e.g., deep planting, soil compaction, improper mulching, or pruning wounds).
Whether you're honing your diagnostic eye or learning urban tree care basics, this field walk will sharpen your ability to spot tree distress before minor issues become major hazards.
Thank you to our Sponsor!
All ticket proceeds and donations go back to supporting Charleston Parks Conservancy’s mission to preserve, enhance, and expand Charleston’s parks and public green spaces for everyone. This event is rain or shine so please plan accordingly. If the event is delayed, postponed, or rescheduled you will be notified in advance.
By signing up for this event, you agree to be added to our Charleston Parks Conservancy newsletter database. You may unsubscribe at any time. By entering a Charleston Parks Conservancy event, you consent to be photographed, recorded, and filmed. Your image and recordings may be used for news, promotions, advertising, websites, social media, or other purposes by the Charleston Parks Conservancy and its affiliates. By accepting this ticket, you agree to indemnify and hold Charleston Parks Conservancy, its sponsors, agents, and beneficiaries harmless from any claim of damage, loss, or accident related to your attendance.
About This Event
Join Charleston Trees and the experts from Davey Resource Group for an interactive, hands-on "Woody Plant Pest Scavenger Hunt" under the historic canopy of Hampton Park! Participants will walk the grounds to learn how to identify critical indicators of tree health, diagnostic field techniques, and common environmental pressures affecting Charleston's urban forest.
Working in small teams, field hunters will scout for key diagnostic targets across the park:
- Biotic Stressors: Active biological pressures impacting tree vigor.
- Abiotic Stressors: Non-living environmental impacts like heat, moisture extremes, or nutrient dynamics.
- Insect Pest Presence: Direct sightings or sign evidence (e.g., scale, borers, defoliation).
- Disease Pathogens: Signs of fungal or bacterial infection (e.g., cankers, leaf spots, decay).
- Cultural Conditions: Human-influenced management issues (e.g., deep planting, soil compaction, improper mulching, or pruning wounds).
Whether you're honing your diagnostic eye or learning urban tree care basics, this field walk will sharpen your ability to spot tree distress before minor issues become major hazards.
Thank you to our Sponsor!
All ticket proceeds and donations go back to supporting Charleston Parks Conservancy’s mission to preserve, enhance, and expand Charleston’s parks and public green spaces for everyone. This event is rain or shine so please plan accordingly. If the event is delayed, postponed, or rescheduled you will be notified in advance.
By signing up for this event, you agree to be added to our Charleston Parks Conservancy newsletter database. You may unsubscribe at any time. By entering a Charleston Parks Conservancy event, you consent to be photographed, recorded, and filmed. Your image and recordings may be used for news, promotions, advertising, websites, social media, or other purposes by the Charleston Parks Conservancy and its affiliates. By accepting this ticket, you agree to indemnify and hold Charleston Parks Conservancy, its sponsors, agents, and beneficiaries harmless from any claim of damage, loss, or accident related to your attendance.