Identification and Ecology of Birch Trees in Appalachia

About the Talk Installation View, Eric Serritella: Abscission (December 13, 2025 - June 21, 2026), Blowing Rock Art & History Museum. Photo: Josh White In this interactive talk about birches; we will explore identifying characteristics and morphology, uses by humans and animals and importance in the landscape in Appalachia.    About the Speaker Julia Showalter is a lecturer at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. She teaches dendrology and loves sharing her passion for tree ID with students, kids and community members. She's also interested in native forest restoration in the Appalachian mountains and maintains a small tree nursery.