[PCA] EVENT: Tree Tender Trainings (various locations, PA)

[Olivia Kwong]

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Dear Friend-
I'm pleased to invite you to the next round of Tree Tender trainings!

Here's your chance to take part in the "growing" TreeVitalize movement,
a program designed by Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and
Natural Resources (DCNR) to increase Southeast Pennsylvania's tree cover
and the benefits that trees offer us all. Join us for 9 hours of
hands-on training that will cover tree biology, identification,
planting, proper care and working within your community.

The course is being offered on weekday evenings at five different
locations, and is designed for lay people and experts alike. The course
is free but registration is required. Pennsylvania Landscape
Architecture, PLNA, ISA Certified Arborist, and Act 48 CEUS are offered.

There are several ways to register. See below for a registration form
which could be faxed to 215-988-8810 or mailed in. You can also register
online, by going to www.pennsylvaniahorticulturalsociety.org, and
choosing "Tree Tenders Training".

THE NEXT TRAININGS WILL BE HELD:
Wednesdays, March 19, 26 and April 2; 6-9 pm
Bucks County: Morrisville Borough Hall
   35 Union St, Morrisville, PA 19067

Wednesdays, April 9, 16, 23; 6-9 pm
Montgomery County: North Wales Elementary School Cafeteria
  201 Summit St, North Wales, PA 19454

Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 5:45-8:45 pm
Philadelphia: Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
  100 N 20th St, 5th Floor, Phila. PA 19103

Wednesdays, September 10, 17, 24 6-9 pm
Delaware County: Springfield Township Municipal Building
  50 Powell Rd, Springfield PA 19064

Thursdays, September 25, October 2, & Tuesday Oct 7; 6-9 pm
Chester County: Valley Forge Christian College, Solomon's Porch
  1401 Charlestown Rd, Phoenixville PA 19460

Wednesdays, October 15, 22, 29; 5:45-8:45 pm
Philadelphia: Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
  100 N 20th St, 5th Floor, Phila. PA 19103

TRAINING INCLUDES: Pizza every session at 5:45 pm!

Tree Awareness:
* Tree Biology
* Urban Stresses on Trees
* Tree Identification
* Basic Tree Pruning and Root Care
* Tree Planting

Community Organizing:
* Fundraising and Identifying Resources
* Working with Local Government
* Organization Building

The three-part series is FREE

For more information contact:
* Julianne Schieffer, 610-489-4315 or jxs51 at psu.edu
* Mindy Maslin, 215-988-8844 or mmaslin at pennhort.org

TREE TENDERS REGISTRATION

Name _____________________________________________

Address __________________________________________

City _____________________State ______Zip_________

Work Phone # ____________________________________

Home Phone # ____________________________________

Email ___________________________________________

Name of Local Municipal Government (City, Borough, Township)

_________________________________________

Please give a brief description of your knowledge of trees.

________________________________________________________________________

What would you like to learn from the TreeVitalize Tree Tenders
training?

________________________________________________________________________

Email this form to dwaters at pennhort.org; fax it to 215-988-8810; or mail
to:

Dawn Waters
PHS/Philadelphia Green
100 North 20th Street, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103

BECOME A TREE TENDER .... learn to plant and care for trees in your
neighborhood!