2008 Fall Citizen Forester Training

November 18, 2009

The 2008 Fall Citizen Forester class enjoyed a lovely fall morning of tree information and completed the class by planting a tree in Quarry Hill’s front yard.

Citizen Forester Workshop
Saturday, September 20, 8 am-noon, at Quarry Hill Nature Center

An energetic class of 15 came out early on Saturday, September 20, for a packed morning of tree information and ended it with planting a tree in the front yard at Quarry Hill Nature Center.

Jacob Ryg, Rochester City Forester led the class with help from Nate Runke, from Maier Forest and Tree. Participants were taught about the Rochester urban forest, tree planting basics, care, basic arboriculture, urban forest advocacy, and as well as proper planting techniques.

The most important thing the class learned? Hopefully, as Jacob said, “if you carry nothing else away from this class I want to make sure that you remember the proper height at which to plant a tree. Always check for the first main lateral root and plant the tree with the dirt starting at this root. This will help to ensure that the tree your planting will be enjoyed and healthy for generations to come.”

All graduates of the class were encouraged to be active tree advocates in their neighborhoods and participate in upcoming RNeighborWoods activities, including our fall community tree planting

For more about RNeighborWoods including partners, events, and photos, check the website.

The Citizen Forester class plants the first tree with the new knowledge they received from their morning of instruction. Hopefully this tree will grow strong and be enjoyed for years by visitors to Quarry Hill Nature Center.

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