Fall Class on Proper Tree Care

(takes place Tuesdays from September 7 through November 16 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. and Saturday November 6 from 9 a.m. – noon)

PRESS RELEASE

Department of Public Works

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 16, 2010

Contact:  Sharon North
Phone:  (804) 646-5607
Richmond Tree Stewards 2010

Are you interested in learning more about proper tree care?  The City of Richmond boasts one of the top urban forests in the country, and now you have the opportunity to learn more about the thriving trees in our community.

• Who: Richmond residents and other area students and residents interested in learning the proper methods of selecting, planting and maintaining trees.
• What: Richmond Tree Stewards Fall 2010 Class
• Where: The Round House in Byrd Park and one Saturday class, location TBA
• When: Tuesdays from September 7 through November 16 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. and Saturday November 6 from 9 a.m. – noon (no class session on Tuesday November 2). Professionals in our metro tree care industry will teach the classes.
• Background: Class topics include tree identification, tree biology, soil characteristics, planting and care, health and maintenance, and special considerations for the urban forest.

Registration is $75 with a required commitment for 12 hours of community service for students of urban design or horticulture, persons working in Community Development, engineers and planners. Tree Stewards may register for $25 with a required commitment for 12 hours of community service. For all others, registration is $95 with a required commitment for 20 hours of community service.

Participants can register early or at the door. The advance registration deadline is August 31, 2010. Checks should be made payable to EnRichmond Foundation. To download a registration form log onto

http://www.richmondgov.com/PublicWorks/UrbanForestry.aspx

2010 Fall Tree Steward Program

or call 646-6785 for more information