2007 Fall Citizen Forester Training

RNeighborWoods held a Citizen Forestry class on Saturday October 13, 2007, at the Quarry Hill Nature Center.

The class of both youth and adults were treated to an afternoon filled with education, information, and even entertainment. Those in attendance, were instructed as to proper tree planting steps, correct methods of branch pruning, varieties suitable for the Southern MN area, and follow-up tree care including watering, mulching and staking when necessary. A beautiful Kentucky Coffee tree was planted on the Quarry Hill site by the attendees, using the information gained earlier during the class.

The event concluded with City Forester, and class instructor, Jacob Ryg, with the help of Certified Arborist Nate Runke, demonstrating the art of Vertical Tree Harness climbing. RNeighborWoods trusty volunteer Dave Moehnke was on hand to help things run smoothly and capture these great photos.

Attendees were given the opportunity to "rise to the occasion".

Some graduates of this class will help to lead the fall RNeighborWoods boulevard tree planting on Marion Road, Saturday, October 27. There will be free RNeighborWoods t-shirts to the first 150 people, free refreshments for all, and over 100 trees to plant. This family friendly activity will begin at 9:30 am. We welcome you to join in the fun!