1. Examine shape and the color of bark and perhaps the branch arrangement for now. I am anxious to see what these buds will do! Are you? (This is the path I take to my courses at Bilkent)

2. Examine shape and the color of bark and perhaps the branch arrangement for now. This picture makes me think of how grateful I am to have coniferous trees. Why?

4. Examine shape and the color of bark and perhaps the branch arrangement for now. Do these buds appear different from the others? What are your observations?

5. Examine shape and the color of bark and perhaps the branch arrangement for now. Just another perspective of some similar trees. What are your observations?

6. Examine shape and the color of bark and perhaps the branch arrangement for now. Just another perspective of some similar trees. (Okay-Do you blame me for sometimes being excited t o see these trees in spring?)

7. Examine shape and the color of bark and perhaps the branch arrangement for now. Just another perspective of some similar trees. What are your observations?

8. We may be able to identify this one now. Is this a deciduous or coniferous tree? (I am also to see how this tree changes through the season)

9. We may be able to identify this one now. Is this a deciduous or coniferous tree? (Same tree- another branch- these blue colored cones are about ¾ inches big)

10. We may be able to identify this one now. Although I think we have this type of tree in the States, I have not ever seen one this fertile! (Same tree- And can you believe the accumulation of pollen on these branches?)

11. UPO Arbor Day Identification Challenge I hope you enjoyed seeing these trees. I have so much more I want to share with you about Turkey and trees. I look forward to working together on line to identify these trees. I don’t know the answers yet either -Well I do know some of them! But-we will learn more together. Please share your observations and I hope to see you all on Skype soon!