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Tree Tenders Training

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - 6:00pm to Saturday, May 30, 2026 - 8:00pm
Cost: 
$75 + HST Includes all classes and a digital copy of the ISA’s Citizen Arborist Manual
Registration Required
Location: 
Hybrid: Virtual and In-Person Format
Event Type: 
Workshops

Online Sessions hosted on Zoom

In-Person Sessions Hosted at: 

The Hub at Downsview Park (map)
70 Canuck Ave
Toronto, ON 
M3K 2C5
 

Our popular, multi-day Tree Tenders Training course is back!

Develop an understanding of how trees function and what they need to survive and thrive. Learn to identify the trees in your community. Gain insight into best practices for selecting, planting and caring for trees in your yard or neighbourhood.

Our expert instructors will deliver engaging virtual and in-person sessions that will give you practical skills you can apply immediately!

Schedule of classes:

  • Tuesday, May 5 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Virtual)
  • Tuesday, May 12 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Virtual)
  • Tuesday, May 19 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Virtual)
  • Saturday, May 23 – 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (In-Person)
  • Tuesday, May 26 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Virtual)
  • Saturday, May 30 – 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (In-Person)

 

Registration Required

Registration is open to all, but please note that the content on municipal bylaws and policies is Toronto-based.

Paid registrants who cancel at least three weeks (21 days) prior to the event date will receive a 75% refund. Registrants who cancel with less than three weeks’ notice will not receive any refund.

The Hub at Downsview Park is located on the main floor of the building, with a ramp at the entrance. Accessible washrooms are on the main floor, however the doors do not have automatic operators.

Outdoor components will involve walking in the park on relatively smooth but unpaved ground and on sidewalks throughout the neighbourhood. If there are any additional requirements you may have to participate fully in the program, please contact natasha[at]yourleaf.org.
 

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