Winter Tree Identification Walk - Armley

Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly winter tree identification walk led by Gini from Fruit Works. We’ll walk together around Charlie Cake Park and then up the road to Hill Top Moor, learning how to identify trees growing across Armley.

Leaves are one of the biggest clues for identifying trees, but in winter most trees have shed their leaves, so we need to look for other clues! Over the course of this session you will learn how to identify broadleaf trees from their buds, twigs and bark. We will observe native and non-native trees found commonly in parks, woodland and hedgerows, and we will finish the session by learning about the fruit trees in the orchard at Hill Top Moor. 

Please come dressed for the weather, including suitable footwear for walking through grass. The walk may include uneven or muddy ground. If you have additional access needs, please email gini@fruitworks.org.uk to let us know ahead of the activity.

All participants will receive a laminated winter tree ID hand-out to take home.

This workshop is suitable for people aged 13+

About the organiser: Fruit Works Co-operative

Fruit Works Co-operative is a Leeds-based social enterprise working to build resilient local food systems and stronger communities through fruit tree planting and care. Our aim is to enable everyone in West Yorkshire to access beautiful orchards and opportunities to take part in growing, harvesting, and enjoying fruit within their local area.

Learn more: fruitworks.org.uk

About Orchards for Armley

This workshop is part of our Orchards for Armley project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Throughout 2026 and 2027, we will be running a series of workshops, action days and celebratory events to help promote and expand fruit tree growing in Armley.

Learn more: fruitworks.org.uk/armley

Supporting Fruit Works Co-operative

This workshop is free to attend, but we welcome donations of £5-10 when booking your ticket to help support our work growing, planting and maintaining fruit trees.

If you have any questions about this workshop please email gini@fruitworks.org.uk