Become a Tree Steward
Richmond has a corp of trained, volunteer Tree Stewards that work to improve our lives by keeping the trees around us healthy, educating the public and planning and planting for the future. You may have noticed that we have more than our fair share of trees in the H&H area and this program helps keep it that way. If this is something of interest to you the next tree steward class begins in early February and registrations are due by Jan 15. Sorry for the late notice. Tree Stewards Application Spring 2010
[...] thought it was fitting since I did a post earlier today about the Tree Steward program to publish the list of unhealthy trees in the city of Richmond that are on the list for removal [...]
Department of Public Works
Dwight C. Jones FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mayor 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.