Fall 2025 Basic Tree Tender Training | Hybrid

Become a neighborhood greening hero!

Learn about tree care and planting by participating in a PHS Tree Tenders training this fall. This course offers topics including tree biology, identification, planting, and proper care. You will be joining one of the nation’s oldest, most respected volunteer urban tree-care programs. 

This hybrid class is offered via Zoom and in-person at Drexel University Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships on Sept 10th, Sept 17th, & Sept 24th from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm.

The training is offered as a sliding scale for payment, with a recommended cost of $40.

Tree Tenders are given the tools to plant and nurture trees in their own neighborhoods. Regionally, there are over 6,500 Tree Tenders from over 100 neighborhoods. Attend the training to learn new skills and connect with fellow upcoming tree stewards in your community!