It's one thing to identify a maple, or an oak, from the distinctive leaves, but sometimes in summer, you can't see the tree for its leaves - and what you miss can be quite amazing.

On Saturday, March 1 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. College of the Atlantic continues its winter nature series with COA junior Neith Little giving a workshop, "Identifying Trees in Winter" at the college's George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History.

Bark, twigs and buds have many a tale to tell-and can be quite colorful, too. Basswood buds, for instance, turn rosy red and taste like green beans, while willow buds have a popcorn-like hull. To see deeper into the lifecycle of trees, Little will have some hand lenses available, allowing guests to look closely at the trees and their twigs and buds.

The cost is $5 for adults; $2 for children and $2 for members. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 288-5395 or 288-5015 ext. 238.