1003E Fall 2026 Tree Walk With a Forester: Learn to Identify Your Local Trees

Learn to identify trees commonly found in Fairfax County. The leisurely tree walk will be held at the Fairfax County Government Center. Tree identification will be taught as well as life histories of various trees. Plan to meet at the flagpole near the front of the Government Center Building at 1pm. Park in the visitor area near the entrance of the Government Center facility where you will find ample spaces. Participants should expect to stand for extended periods and walk over some uneven terrain. The walk will occur rain or shine unless you receive an email from OLLI stating the event is canceled because conditions are unsafe.

Joan Allen is an urban forester with the Fairfax County Urban Forest Management Division. She has worked for Fairfax County for over ten years, having earned a BS in Environmental Forest Biology for SUNY and a Master’s of Natural Resources from Virginia Tech.