Tree Tenders® Training

ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR

Join thousands of citizens committed to making a difference in their communities by becoming a Tree Tender. Through the Tree Tenders® training program, developed by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society in partnership with Penn State Extension Urban Foresters, you’ll gain the skills needed to restore and care for your community’s tree canopy. This program empowers individuals to take meaningful action by learning how to plant, prune, and maintain trees, directly contributing to environmental health and sustainability. Become part of a growing movement dedicated to enhancing green spaces and increasing tree cover in neighborhoods across Pennsylvania.

EVENT DETAILS

This seven-week course, comprised of weekly hour-long webinars, is designed for both laypeople and experts. Credits are available for participants who complete the training.

WHEN

January 8-February 19, 2025
(12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET)

Register By: January 3, 2025
See event fee details.

Since 1993, PHS has trained thousands of Tree Tenders® in more than 200 neighborhoods across Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has supported the program since 2004. In 2008, the program expanded to Pittsburgh and smaller metropolitan areas, and by 2013, it became available statewide. Since then, thousands more have been trained throughout Pennsylvania and beyond.

*Each participant will receive a hard copy of the Tree Tenders® Handbook, published by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.

Who is this for?

Shade tree commissions
Municipal officials and staff
Community volunteers
Arborists and landscape architects working with municipalities
What will you learn?

How trees work
The ecosystem benefits of trees
Proper techniques for planting and caring for trees
Tree identification methods
Common tree stressors
How to organize volunteer tree projects
Credits Available

ISA Arborist CEUs are available to participants who view the sessions (live or recorded) and pass the quizzes. Upon request, certificates of attendance can be provided for Landscape Architecture CE credits or other professional certifications to those who complete the course and quizzes
PROGRAM SPONSORS

USDA Forest Service, Pennsylvania DCNR Bureau of Forestry, and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society provide financial and in-kind support for this program.

Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.

A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.

Register By
January 3, 2025