Tour Overview
Are you a nature enthusiast, or simply curious to learn more about the trees you see around you every day? Welcome to the Beardsley Avenue District Tree Tour, where we will take you on a brief walk on the streets and in parks surrounding Ruthmere to see a variety of trees. Learn some interesting facts, from the history of these types of trees to what they are used for, as well as ways to identify them. Should you consider planting these species in your backyard, or are they invasive? Do they drop nuts, fruits, or seeds? What sort of wildlife do they attract? How long have these species been in North America? If you’re curious, take a walk with us to learn the answers and more.
The Beardsley Avenue District Tree Tour is generously sponsored by Kallimani Tree Services.
Stops
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Stop 1: White Birch (Paper Birch)
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Stop 2: Flowering Pink Dogwood
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Stop 3: Magnolia
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Stop 4: Northern Pin Oak
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Stop 5: Black Locust
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Stop 6: Norway Maple
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Stop 8: Blue Spruce
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Stop 9: European Beech
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Stop 10: Tricolored Beech
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Stop 11: Eastern Hemlock
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Stop 12: Eastern Redbud
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Stop 13: Tulip Poplar
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Stop 14: Ginkgo
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Stop 15: Common Hackberry
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Stop 16: Sycamore
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Stop 17: Northern Catalpa