Woody Ethnobotany

Get outside and soak up the Triangle. Spend an afternoon learning about woody plants with ethnobiologist marc williams. This in-person intensive class begins with a presentation about major tree and shrub families. Then head outside on a plant walk to learn how to identify woody trees and shrubs by their leaves, bark, flowers, fruit and growing conditions, and learn to spot characteristic clues to determine the plant families to which they belong. Discussion will include common and obscure uses for woody plants that can support overall human health, well-being and sustenance, along with relationships between woody plants and fungi. Fee: $48; 20% discount for Duke Gardens members with discount code. Parking: Parking fees apply. Location: Pelham-Cullen Classroom inside the Barnes Welcome Center. Accessibility: This will be a small group program that takes place partially seated indoors and partially outdoors, traveling on a combination of paved and unpaved paths with some uneven surfaces and moderate inclines.

What to Know: When: Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM. Where: Duke Gardens-Pelham-Cullen Classroom in the Barnes Welcome Center, Durham. Cost: $48. It's always worth confirming the details and any registration before you load up the car.

Last updated September 4, 2026