In partnership with the Newport Restoration Foundation, we’re excited to invite you to the grounds of Rough Point to learn about Newport’s venerable turkey oaks and our work to preserve them.

The turkey oak is one of Newport’s most prominent specimen trees. Notable specimens can be found throughout the town on various estates, properties, and public parks, but perhaps none grander than the magnificent individual at Rough Point. TheNewport Tree Conservancy is keen on preserving this tree, and other heritage turkey oaks, through propagation and education. By doing so, the history these trees carry will continue indefinitely. In this program, we will discuss the turkey oak (Quercus cerris), the history of the tree at Rough Point and in Newport, and our successful propagation efforts to preserve the lineage of this glorious plant.

This free program will take place outside on the grounds; in the event of inclement weather the program will move inside to the Great Hall. Space is limited.