Penn State Extension is offering a series of online Tree Tender training sessions from January 24 to March 7.  One hour sessions will be held each week at Noon or 7:00 p.m. The first session is January 24.

Tree Tenders® is a training program that empowers concerned residents to make dramatic strides towards restoring and caring for the tree canopy in their communities. The course is designed for lay people and experts alike.

Instruction is provided by DCNR’s Bureau of Forestry, in partnership with Penn State Extension, PHS, and other local urban forestry experts.

Tree Tenders training includes: Tree Biology; Urban Stresses on Trees; Tree Identification; Tree Pruning and Root Care; Tree Planting Techniques; and Community Organizing.

Instruction is provided by DCNR’s Bureau of Forestry, in partnership with Penn State Extension, PA Horticultural Society, and other local urban forestry experts.

Click Here to register or for more information.  Questions should be directed to Vinnie Cotrone by sending email to: vjc1@psu.edu or call 570-825-1701.

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[Posted: Dec. 7, 2018]

12/10/2018