TreeKeeper Training 2019
Trees Atlanta - Evergreen Learning
Saturdays, July 27th thru September 14th
(excluding 8/31 - Labor Day Weekend)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Program Fee: $100
TreeKeeper Training is for individuals who want to protect the urban forest and seek a broad overview of practical tree care skills. The program includes 7 consecutive Saturday sessions (excluding Labor Day weekend). Sessions include indoor & outdoor activities, lively presentations by subject matter experts, and engaging hands-on demonstrations.
Each 3-hour session is taught by Trees Atlanta staff, certified arborists, and educators from partner universities. Upon completion of this program, graduates will have the option to continue their learning journey through volunteering with Trees Atlanta. Come build your knowledge and skills as a steward of the urban forest in your own neighborhood and throughout our city.
TreeKeeper Training curriculum explores:
- Atlanta’s Trees & Urban Forests
- Tree Selection and Care
- Tree Diseases
- Invasive Plants
- Proper Tree Pruning Techniques
- Project Leadership Skills
All students receive an Eastern Trees Peterson Field Guide and a native tree sapling. To receive a "Certificate of Completion" students must attend 6 of 7 sessions in this program.
Students who opt to continue with additional volunteer requirements earn a Certified TreeKeeper hat and is recognized as part of our special team of Certified Volunteers.
Who should take this class?
You! This class is designed to help individuals develop their tree knowledge and skills. We hope it inspires you to help us lead volunteer projects throughout the year. This class is great for new volunteers looking for a way to get started, as well as, for long-time volunteers who want to get to the next level of community service.
Let's get started!
Scholarships are available.
With support from the City of Atlanta, a limited number of scholarships are available for City of Atlanta residents. Your home address must be within the city limits. If you require financial consideration, please reach out to us!
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What's required to become a Certified TreeKeeper?
After you complete this course, you might want to work toward becoming a Certified TreeKeeper. TreeKeepers are among a special group of Certified Volunteers who are essential to Trees Atlanta's mission and work. Certified Volunteers have completed extensive classroom and hands-on training AND have met certain volunteering requirements, including helping to lead projects with other volunteers.
Each Certified TreeKeeper can choose the way they want to be a volunteer leader for Trees Atlanta’s programs. Certified TreeKeepers plan and lead tree planting, maintenance, and forest restoration projects with staff support.
To become a "Certified TreeKeeper" you must have a TreeKeeper Training Certificate of Completion, attend a project leadership training session, and fulfill 24 hours of volunteer project leadership.
We'll help you all along the way!
Still have questions? Please contact Michelle Diaz at michelle@treesatlanta.org.
This event is made possible through support from the City of Atlanta.
The TreeHouse is located in a popular eating and commercial area in Inman Park. Our building is on the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail between Edgewood Avenue and Irwin Street. We encourage you to be mindful of potential traffic and limited parking in this busy in town location. Please consider walking, biking, or public transit.
