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The Flower Show
August 21, 28, and September 4, 14, 2024

Summer 2024 Tree Tenders

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Become a neighborhood greening hero!

Learn about tree care and planting by participating in a PHS Tree Tenders training this summer. This eight-hour 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 is a 3-part workshop series taking place in person and through live zoom sessions.*

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Tree Tenders are given the tools to plant and nurture trees in their own neighborhoods. Regionally, there are over 6,400 Tree Tenders from over 100 neighborhoods! Join a group or form your own Tree Tenders group, by attending the training with two neighbors.

The training is sliding scale with a recommended cost of $40. This course will be offered live at the PHS Town Hall or via Zoom on August 21, August 28, and September 4 from 6 - 8:30 pm.

The optional in-person workshop will be held on Saturday, September 14 from 10 am - 1 pm. *Recordings will be offered if you cannot attend the live zoom class time.

For any questions, please contact The Trees Team at [email protected]

Dates

August 21, 28, and September 4, 14, 2024

Time

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Cost

The training is offered as a sliding scale of payment, with a recommended cost of $40.
$0 - $60

 

Accessibility

Participants will receive a link to a video conference prior to the date of the event.