Tree Stewards

Tree Stewards are trained volunteers who help plant, monitor, and take care of new trees in our communities. Tree Stewards complete a six-week training program, meeting one evening a week to learn  about trees, their benefits and care, and provides practical, hands-on learning in key areas:

• Tree Biology & Benefits
• Tree Identification
• Insects & Diseases
• Pruning & Maintenance
• Forest Ecology
• Urban Tree Community Advocacy

No prior experience is needed to become a Tree Steward. Tree Stewards are given ample opportunity for community involvement and engagement to keep their skills, knowledge, and urban forestry network ready to use in the cities around them. Training sessions are offered in the spring and volunteer opportunities are offered in the fall for skills practice.