Tree Tenders Volunteer Training
Learn, Connect, Be Inspired
Ever wonder about the number one threat to the survival of newly planted trees? What tree species are best for clay soils? How can you help the tree canopy in your community? Through this multi-day course, our expert instructors deliver engaging sessions that will answer your questions and give you skills you can apply immediately in your own yard and/or neighbourhood.
LEARN the biology of trees from expert instructors, CONNECT with other tree lovers, and BE INSPIRED to become an urban forest leader in your community!
You will be introduced to the language of the urban forest. Beginning with the more the basic concepts, our instructors will guide you through more advanced theories and information on:
- Tree biology, anatomy and functions
- Trees and soils
- Tree identification
- Identifying and managing tree stresses
- Tree planting and establishment
- Tree care and maintenance
- Municipal bylaws and policies
- How to get involved in urban forest issues
Cost: $125 + HST - includes all classes and digital course manual.
Eligible participants who attend all five required classes have the option to receive 13.00 ISA Continuing Education Units (CEU's).
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.
Space is limited. Participants must be at least 18 years of age or older. Registration in the course will not be confirmed until full payment is received.
The course typically includes multiple sessions that run over five days. Participants who attend all classes, or miss only one, will be considered to have graduated. Missed classes may not be made up in a future course.
Read about some of the projects our graduates are working on from tree audits to community gardens on library lawns. Take the course and get involved in your community!
“The passion for trees exhibited by the presenters was infectious (the good kind) and has inspired me to take more notice and care of such a precious resource, our urban forest.”
John
“I had a really good experience and learnt much more than I expected! The classes were interesting and engaging and informative. After the course I paid much more attention to the trees I encountered and their natural and human-made environment (including the other plants and animals who live among the trees.)”
Anonymous
“I'm pretty sure I've been a "tree "tender" since grade 2, when I started the environmental club and watched The Lorax every night. The fact that LEAF offers accessible, high quality training to enthusiastic tree lovers living in the city makes what seems like an uphill battle all the more worthwhile in a team of passionate plant people all helping to make it happen!”
Rebecca
“I really appreciate how much I will take away from this course. Now that I have a better understanding of what trees need I am already starting to see things in my community that can be easily fixed.”
Dave
“This class opened up the world of trees into my life: the biology of trees, the science of soil, the types of trees there are and how to identify them, how native trees are so much better than imported trees, and how our trees can help us survive climate change, and way more. Now I want to learn more, because as a citizen arborist maybe I can do my bit to help our community survive the upcoming crisis of climate change.”
Anonymous
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