Citizen Forester
Take Root: Citizen Forester will engage an increasingly diverse group of citizens in self-motivated environmental education and activity "rooted" in and around trees. Citizen Forester will increase awareness of the fundamental role that trees play in the local environment and provide citizens with hands-on training in tree planting and care. In addition to the valuable knowledge of planting and caring for trees around their homes and in their neighborhoods, citizen foresters will receive two free trees to plant, grow, and sustain. Citizen Forester enables individuals to become knowledgeable stewards of their personal tree canopies, the trees that surround, shade, and beautify their yards and homes.
How do I become a Citizen Forester?
It’s simple. Enroll in a class by clicking the following link. Sign Up.
What will I learn?
Plant.
- Learn about the basics of tree life.
- Learn about what trees to plant and where to put them in your yard.
- Learn how to properly plant a tree through class room instruction and hands-on training experience.
Grow.
- Learn how to properly care for and maintain your trees.
- Learn the best watering, mulching, fertilizing, and pruning techniques.
Sustain.
- Learn how properly planted trees can lower your utility bills and increase your property value.
- Learn about the social and environmental value of trees and how to be a tree advocate in your neighborhood and community.
- Earn a voucher for two free trees to plant at your home. A free $100 value.
What is the time commitment and cost?
Citizen Forester workshops are four hour long on Saturday afternoons from usually 1-5 PM. The cost is $25.
Do I need to have previous experience with trees?
No. Citizen Foresters come from all walks of life and skill levels. During the Citizen Forester workshop, you will learn everything you need to know about properly planting and caring for your trees. You will also learn how to be an informed advocate for and steward of trees.
What are the benefits to becoming a Citizen Forester?
There are too many to list them all. Citizen Foresters get to interact socially with other individuals who share a similar interest in and appreciation for trees, they gain a wealth of classroom knowledge and hands-on forestry experience in a short time, and they experience a sense of accomplishment for improving their homes, neighborhoods, and communities with trees. Finally, Citizen Foresters will receive two free trees and a unique Citizen Forester T-shirt!
Ready to Enroll?
Check back soon for sign-up information.