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Tree Climbing 101

May 11, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Free

Basic Info

Date:
May 11, 2018
Time:
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Website / RSVP:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tree-climbing-101-tickets-44375598610

Who's Hosting This Event?

City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
Who We Are:

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department has been the steward of the City of Austin’s public lands since 1928.  As such, we protect and maintain parkland and our urban forest. We preserve trails, and offer a variety of sports, recreation, educational enrichment, arts programs, cultural opportunities, nature and aquatic activities.

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From the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Austin Urban Forestry Program-

New to tree climbing? Come get hands-on practice in a small class setting alongside certified arborists from Austin’s Urban Forestry Program. Learn about safety, knot tying, setting ropes, gear selection, basic ascending techniques, and much more.

  • This is a FREE class! All ascending and safety equipment will be supplied by the City of Austin.
  • ACCEPTING 15 STUDENTS PER CLASS ONLY, aged 18 and older. Preference will be given to those who have taken Arborist Prep or Urban Forest Stewards, however ALL are invited to apply.
  • Climbing is hard! This class will be rigorous. You will be expected to be able to pull your body weight and partake in strenuous physical activity for several hours. Please take your own physical limitations into consideration when signing up for this class.
  • Please include an active email account that you check regularly in your registration so that you can receive pertinent information about class details, rain day information, and a syllabus.
  • Email amanda.hancock@austintexas.gov for additional questions

Register Now! Use Password: TreesRule

Presented by the City of Austin Urban Forestry Program.

Venue

Emma Long Park
1600 City Park Rd
Austin, TX 78730 United States + Google Map