Urban Forest Steward Educational Series

From TreeFolks –

Connect with our urban forest and gain the knowledge and skills to build and protect the tree canopy of Central Texas through our Urban Forest Steward course. This course empowers Central Texans to care for and advocate for the forests in their communities and wildlands through classroom, experiential, and service learning. Presentations and hands-on activities led by local professionals cover topics including Tree Biology, Arboriculture, Urban Planning & Design, Volunteer Leadership, and Sustainability. As part of the course, participants will develop their own stewardship projects and participate in volunteer events to connect with the urban forest and practice their stewardship skills.

Six monthly classes will be held from October 2016 to March 2017. To register, visit www.treefolks.org/ufs. Space is limited to ensure a high quality experience.

Course dates: October 8, November 12, December 3, January 21, February 25, March 25

Time:  9am to 3:30pm

Where: Various locations around Austin, including Austin Nature & Science Center, Hornsby Bend, and Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, and Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve

Registration: $100 for series*

*Austin Parks Foundation members can receive partial scholarships. Contact APF for more information.

This course is hosted by TreeFolks in partnership with The City of Austin’s Community Forestry Division.