Workshops
Of All the Gall!
Of All the Gall!
(7-12 year olds)
Have you ever seen an oak gall? Maybe you have but haven't known what it was. Sometimes called Oak apples, these round growths hang from oak trees like fruit. But why are they there and what causes them? During this workshop will hunt for some of the 200 different galls that grow on oak trees; some as tiny and delicate as a snowflake others as big as, well, an apple! We'll learn what causes them and why. As we hunt for oak galls around the park, we'll learn about the history of oak galls. We'll even use the galls to make ink just like they used for writing The Declaration of Independence! Join us for a fun informative hunt. You never know what fun and exciting things we'll discover.
Have you ever seen an oak gall? Maybe you have but haven't known what it was. Sometimes called Oak apples, these round growths hang from oak trees like fruit. But why are they there and what causes them? During this workshop will hunt for some of the 200 different galls that grow on oak trees; some as tiny and delicate as a snowflake others as big as, well, an apple! We'll learn what causes them and why. As we hunt for oak galls around the park, we'll learn about the history of oak galls. We'll even use the galls to make ink just like they used for writing The Declaration of Independence! Join us for a fun informative hunt. You never know what fun and exciting things we'll discover.
Class Logistics:
Class Logistics:
For Ages 7-12
Class held in placer county at local park, TBD
Wear good walking shoes, bring water and a snack, and wear sunscreen.
Class Dates:
Class Dates:
October 8, 9:30 am- 12:30 pm
Class Fees:
Class Fees:
$35 dollars
Taught By:
Taught By:
Jonna Vance
Just a few examples of all the different oak galls we'll be hunting for!
Just a few examples of all the different oak galls we'll be hunting for!