Nature Walk: The Resiliency of Oaks

About this event

Thank you for signing up for Nature Walk: The Resiliency of Oaks for Nature Rx Day !

When: 9:30 - 11am Where: Meet at the Arb Reader Center (1610 Washington Heights)

During masting years, trees produce far more fruit than can reasonably be eaten by the animals that depend on them. This wealth of acorns from White Oaks results in tons of food for squirrels, mice and other animals that eat acorns. In turn, this increases the success of hawks, foxes and other animals that depend on acorn eaters for food. It also means regeneration of oaks for the future. It's an amazing natural phenomena that happens periodically and is deeply tied to healthy resilient ecosystems. Humans benefit too; we enjoy the cooling shade of oaks and find beauty in their forms, and use Oaks as fuel and timber. Learn how White Oaks are critical to the biodiversity of species in a healthy ecosystem. Plant up an acorn to grow your own white oak at home!

This walk will take place on varied terrain, with some hills and uneven surfaces. Participate for all of the walk, or just a short time, with easy routes to return to the Reader Center

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