Guided Tree Walk with Arborist Karen Black Jenkins
Where: Meet at 8: 30 AM by the Gazebo next to the Splash pad in Rhinegarten Park
When: Meet by 8:30 AM – See dates available on sign up form.
Cost: Free Sign Up: Scroll down to sign up – each date will fill at 15 participants.
Have you ever really looked at the trees in White Salmon, our our urban forest? Can you ID at least 10 different tree species?
This May, during the White Salmon Wildflower Festival, you’re invited to a guided Tree Walk around downtown White Salmon with ISA Certified Arborist and City of White Salmon Tree Board member Karen Black Jenkins. This is more than a walk around town, it’s a discovery of big, old trees in White Salmon and a discussion of how our community can maintain and grow the urban forest.
A Walk Through our Urban Forest
Meander through residential streets to learn about different trees species and their characteristics and how we benefit from their features.
- Learn to ID trees by the bark, structure & foliage
- Discuss “the right tree in the right place”
- Learn how the City of White Salmon is promoting tree preservation
Expect a casual stroll of 60-90 minutes around downtown White Salmon, ending at the Spoke Bike Park or Gaddis Park, where the terrain is a little uneven.
Meet Your Guide: Karen Black Jenkins
Karen is a member of the City of White Salmon Tree Board, is an ISA certified Arborist and a graduate of the UW School of Forestry. She is a consulting utility arborist and is the former Executive Director of the Savannah Tree Foundation.
Since moving to the Gorge in 2017, Karen has been involved with the OSU Master Gardeners, Mt. Adams Resource Stewards, and the City of White Salmon Tree Board.
See the Urban Forest for the Trees
By the end of this walk, you won’t just see the trees, you’ll have a better understanding of the urban forest.
Whether you’re a curious local or a visiting wildflower enthusiast, this is a rare opportunity to connect more deeply with the landscape that defines our region.
Meet Up Location
SIGN UP
By checking the acknowledgement box on the sign-up form, I acknowledge that I am voluntarily registering for and participating in the tree walk led by Karen Black Jenkins as part of the White Salmon Wildflower Festival. I further certify that I am at least 18 years of age and that I have the authority to agree to this waiver on behalf of all individuals included in my registration (collectively, “my party”), including minors for whom I am the parent or legal guardian.
I understand that this activity involves inherent and unavoidable risks under Washington law, including but not limited to uneven and rocky terrain, loose footing, exposure to natural elements, wildlife encounters, and the risk of serious injury or death. I knowingly and voluntarily assume all such risks on behalf of myself and my party.
On behalf of myself and my party, I hereby release, waive, and hold harmless the White Salmon Wildflower Festival, its organizers, sponsors, volunteers, landowners, and agents, as well as Karen Black Jenkins, from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, or causes of action arising out of or related to participation in this activity, including those resulting from ordinary negligence, to the fullest extent permitted under Washington State law.
I agree that all members of my party will follow instructions, use reasonable care, and participate at their own risk. I understand that I am responsible for ensuring that all members of my party are properly prepared, equipped, and physically able to participate.
By checking the “I agree” box in the following sign up form, I confirm that I have read, understand, and agree to this waiver on behalf of myself and all members of my party.
