Become a Tree Tender

Become part of the "growing" TreeVitalize initiative, an effort led by
Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to increase tree cover and the many benefits that trees offer us in Pennsylvania's communities by taking part in the Tree Tender experience on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at Mountainville Memorial in Allentown from 8 to 4 pm.

Trees not only improve air quality, but studies show greening can serve as an economic stimulus tool and increase nearby property values by up to 30 percent. Properly placed trees help to moderate indoor/outdoor
temperatures, and can reduce energy costs, noise pollution and crime rates, among many other environmental, social and health benefits.

Tree Tenders is a training program that empowers concerned residents to
make dramatic strides towards restoring and caring for their local tree
canopy. Join us for eight hours of hands-on training that covers tree biology, identification, planting, proper care, and working with your community. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) in collaboration with Penn State Cooperative Extension developed this course for citizens and experts alike. Since 1993, over 3000 community volunteers from 200
Pennsylvania neighborhoods have become trained Tree Tenders.

The $15 fee includes food, materials and publications. Registration is required. The course offers ISA, PA LA, PLNA and Act 48 ceus.

For more information about the Tree Tenders program, email the DCNR Bureau of Forestry at fd17@state.pa.us or to register, contact Julianne
Schieffer, 610-489-4315, or jxs51@psu.edu. Registration forms and
questions can be directed to Julianne Schieffer at the Montgomery County
Cooperative Extension office, 1015 Bridge Road Suite H, Collegeville, PA
19426; phone (610) 489-4315; email jxs51@psu.edu.  

Tree Tenders Training
Thursday, June 11, 2009; 8-4 pm
Mountainville Memorial
1814 South 5th Street
Allentown, PA 18103