2016 Fall Citizen Forester Training

Photo: On April 16, 2016, this crew spent four hours learning about and planting trees. They now can advocate and care for Rochester’s urban trees as official Citizen Foresters.

When: Saturday, September 17, 2016, 8 am – Noon
Where: Location has changed from Quarry Hill to the Silver Lake Fire Station, 702 W Silver Lake Dr NE. Park in the lot to the north.
Community Ed Class Number: 8644.231
Price: $15.00

Become a part of the Rochester urban forester team through this course led by the City of Rochester Forestry Division and RNeighborWoods. This class is packed with tree education and of course, some hands-on tree planting.

You’ll be an active participant in learning tree planting basics, care, basic arboriculture, urban forest advocacy, and hands-on activities. Discover techniques that will give you the knowledge to correctly plant trees that will grow 100 years or more, rather than the average of 20-30 years.

Upon completion of this class you will earn the greenly official title of “Citizen Forester” and will be given the task of being a tree advocate for Rochester neighborhoods. Leaf it to us, this Saturday will likely change everything you thought you knew about trees. Cosponsored by City of Rochester Forestry Department, Quarry Hill, and RNeighbors. Register with Community Education on their website.

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