The course is designed for lay people and experts alike. Become one of the Tree Tenders restoring and tending your part of the forest. Instruction is provided by DCNR’s Bureau of Forestry, in partnership with Penn State Extension, PHS, and other local urban forestry experts.

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.

This training course was developed by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) in collaboration with Penn State Extension Urban Foresters in southeast Pennsylvania.

Training Includes:
Tree Biology
Urban Stresses on Trees
Tree Identification
Basic Tree Pruning and Root Care
Tree Planting
Community Organizing

The course qualifies for 6 PCH CEUs.

For more information and to register click here:  Tree Tenders - Slippery Rock

Registration Deadline:  April 9