26feb3:30 pmWinter Speaker SeriesCocoa & Canopies: An Afternoon Forest Walk and Talk
Event Details
Warm up with hot cocoa and join arborist Dan Weise for the first event in our 2026 Winter Speaker Series! Dan will lead a guided walk through the trails at Kettle Pond Visitor Center, featuring tree and shrub identification, fascinating forest factoids, and signs to watch for within the landscape. Along the way, participants will learn how to “read” the forest canopy to better understand past events, current conditions, and what the future may hold. Following the walk, feel free to stay for a presentation with landscape architect Michael Cavanagh on invasive plant management. Please note that this event is weather permitting. Any cancellations due to weather will be posted on our website.
📅 Thursday, February 26th
🕒 3:30pm
☕ Hot Cocoa and Forest Walk
📍 Kettle Pond Visitor Center
🎟️ Free and open to all! No pre-registration required.
About Dan Weise: Dan is an arborist with Bartlett Tree Experts who has worked in the tree care industry since 1998. His background includes experience across a range of tree care roles, as well as impressive qualifications, including ISA Certified Arborist, Rhode Island and Connecticut Licensed Arborist, and a three-time International Tree Climbing Competitor!