Class is full, join our waitlist by emailing info@revelak.com.

When: Thursday, March 9. We will start our hike and class at 6pm from the Reflections Lake trailhead.

Class Description: While lush leaves can offer helpful clues for tree identification during summer months, can you spot a birch tree from an aspen when the branches are bare? Join naturalist Ute Olsson on an educational walkabout, learning about the boreal forest along the way.

Where: Reflections Lake

Cost: $20. Kids 12 and under are free.

If cost is a barrier to attending, please contact us at info@revelak.com

Registration: Register here.

What to expect: The Reflections Lake trail is a 1.1 mile loop trail around Reflections Lake, just north of the Knik River. The trail is mostly flat, but can be icy during winter months. About halfway through the loop there is a viewing deck with 360 degree views of the surrounding valley and hay flats.

What to bring: Bring warm layers, a headlamp, water and snacks as desired. Depending on conditions, ice cleats may also be beneficial.

Are pets allowed: Since this event is a course format, we’re asking folks to leave four-legged friends at home. We’ve got other events that are pet friendly, so stay tuned!

About Ute: Ute Riesenkönig Olsson received a Master of Forestry from Duke University and a Master of Science in Ecological Studies from Colorado State University. She taught natural history to all ages at the Eagle River Nature Center for two decades before her retirement. Ute has a special interest in ethnobotany -- how humans have traditionally used plants in Alaska. You can follow her on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/borealkraut/