Tree Pittsburgh is offering Tree Tender Training for volunteers interested in restoring and caring for the tree canopy in their communities on May 29, June 5 and 12 from 5:30 to 8:30.  The course is designed for lay people and experts alike.

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

Click Here to register or for more information.  Questions should be directed to: Joe@treepittsburgh.org or call 412-781-8733.

For more information on programs, initiatives and other upcoming events, visit the Tree Pittsburgh website.

Penn State Extension and the PA Horticultural Society are also offering Tree Tender training in other parts of the state.

For more information on these and other similar community tree programs, visit DCNR’s TreeVitalize webpage.

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