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Tree Stewards Program - Fall 2024

In order to become a Tree Steward, you must:

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  • Attend 3 of the 4 classes (see schedule on this page)

  • Review materials before each class and come prepared

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the material

  • Commit to 4 to 6 hours a month of volunteer time

Tree Steward Class - enrollment form

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This is the syllabus and schedule for the Tree Stewards - Fall 20204 class.​​ Classes will likely run from 9am until noon.

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  • Saturday, September 7th at 9am: Selection (Why Natives are better than non-natives) at the NHC Arboretum (6206 Oleander Dr).

    • Topics covered: Biology, Anatomy, Species, Culture, Tree Identification, Types of nursery trees and what to expect

    • Preparation for class: read Chapters/"Units" 1 & 2 (and 3 if you are ambitious) of the VA Tree Steward Training Manual.

    • This is mostly a classroom class with a stroll around the Arboretum.

 

 

  • Saturday, October 5th at 9am: Tree Disorders at the MLK Center (401 S 8th St)​

    • Topics covered: Environmental Factors, Site Surveying, Proper Species Placement, Disease and Pest Identification (Basic look for’s)​

    • Preparation for class: read Chapters/"Units" 5 & 8 of the VA Tree Steward Training Manual.

    • Wear clothes that can get dirty.

 

  • Saturday, October 12th at 9am: Soil Importance & Graduation at the MLK Center (401 S 8th St)​

    • Topics covered: Watering, Mulching, Intro to Soil Sciences, Importance of mycorrhizal activity.​​

    • Wear clothes that can get dirty.

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If you have any questions or comments, please email contact@acftrees.org​

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Thank you to Barlett Tree Experts for teaching this class.

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