Tree Keeper Training

Durham County Center721 Foster StDurham, NC 27701OPEN MON-FRI: 8:30A-5P(919) 560-0525https://durham.ces.ncsu.edu/NC State UniversityandN.C. A&T State Universitywork in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.Read ourPrivacy StatementN.C. Cooperative Extension prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status.Individuals with disabilities are invited to request reasonable accommodations to participate in Extension sponsored programs and events. Please contact the county Extension office offering the program at least 14 days prior to the event to make arrangements.

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Durham County

Join us for a three-part training to learn all about tree planting and learn how to help lead volunteers as a Durham County Tree Keeper!

N.C. Cooperative Extension | Durham County

Join Durham County Cooperative Extension, Keep Durham Beautiful, TreesDurham, and the City of Durham for a Tree Keeper Training Series! This three-part series will cover the basics of winter tree planting and care, and prepare you to lead small groups in tree plantings as a Durham Tree Keeper. For more information about the Durham Tree Keeper program, please visit <a href="https://keepdurhambeautiful.org/tree-keepers" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://keepdurhambeautiful.org/tree-keepers</a>.Dates: 9/17, 10/1 and 10/15Times: 10am – 12pmLocation: Durham County Cooperative Extension - 721 Foster StreetPrice: $30 for all three sessionsNeeds-Based Scholarships: If you are interested in the program, but are financially unable to pay the class fee, please contact Ashley Troth (ashley_troth@ncsu.edu).CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:Session 1: The Dig Deep Details of Tree Planting | September 17, 2022 | 10am – 12pmLearn about how to set up a successful tree planting! We&#x27;ll review tree and root biology, and how to prepare your site and soil for success. We’ll also learn about the difference between bare-root, container, and ball &amp; burlap trees, and how to properly plant each. We will talk a bit about the ergonomics of digging, and how to dig a hole that works for different sites. If all goes well, we&#x27;ll even plant a tree!Session 2: Structural Pruning for Success | October 1, 2022 | 10am – 12pmJust like many of us, trees need good structure when they are young to grow properly. Learn how to perform the initial structural pruning needed during the tree&#x27;s early growing years. We&#x27;ll spend time reviewing how trees grow to understand proper pruning techniques, how to decide which branches to cut and why, and what kinds of tools are needed for the job. Then we&#x27;ll head outside to practice what we&#x27;ve learned!Session 3: Tree Planting Masters Session | October 15, 2022 | 10am – 12pmLearn and apply your knowledge to help lead tree planting groups! This session will teach you how to lead small groups in tree planting. We&#x27;ll learn how to train other people to plant trees, talk about safety and group management, and prepare you to become an official Tree Keeper! This session will include a general review of everything learned in the past three sessions, with a focus on leading small groups.

Tree Keeper Training

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