Know your oaks! While you're out enjoying the falling leaves, learn how to spot our many species of oak trees by the shape of their leaves. | New York City Department of Parks & Recreation

Learn and share how to identify oak trees during OAKtober! Tom Ebeling, Openlands Director of Forestry, provides quick tips to help you identify the oaks in your neighborhood. Oaks are a vital part of our region’s natural landscape, supporting healthy, diverse ecosystems. Illinois is home to more than 20 native oak species, and you can help us grow the tree canopy through our TreeKeepers® Program and TreePlanters Grant. Visit our website to learn more about these trees and programs: https://ow.l