The field training sessions will give the Pruning Corps members an opportunity to hone their pruning skills and improve the health of young trees in the District!

All Friday field sessions will take place between 12:30-2:30 pm the First Friday of every month. An optional Brown Bag Lunch will be offered on location prior to pruning at 11:30!

In order to fulfill the Pruning Corps requirements, please select a minimum of 5 dates to come prune with us!

Pruning Corps Trainees must attend 4 sessions, before eligible to complete the checklist and become a Certified Pruning Corps member on their 5th session.

If you are a Certified Pruning Corps Volunteer, you may choose to be placed on teams with a team leader or to be on a team with other certified volunteers.

Your work with the Pruning Corps positively impacts the health of Washington D.C.’s urban forest by helping our city’s trees live longer!