Tree Care Essentials for Public Works & Parks

Description

Healthy urban trees are a cornerstone of resilient, sustainable communities. This two-part workshop is designed for public works staff, parks personnel, and municipal professionals who manage, plant, or maintain trees in urban and suburban settings.

Participants will gain both classroom knowledge and practical, field-based experience to improve tree care outcomes and strengthen urban canopy management programs.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

• • • Understand the benefits and challenges of urban tree planting
    • Recognize the importance of working with licensed tree care professionals
    • Learn how to correctly plant small trees in urban environments
    • Know the basic expectations for tree care and management
    • Identify desirable characteristics of trees for urban sites
    • Understand nursery stock sizes and species options for planting

Workshop Highlights

Day 1 – Virtual Session (via Zoom)

• • • Why Trees Matter: Environmental & community benefits of urban trees
    • Tree Selection & Sourcing: Choosing the right species and stock for your site
    • Tree Planning, Stewardship, & Maintenance: Partnering with arborists and engaging volunteers

Day 2 – In-Person Field Training (Glenolden Park, PA)

• • • Live tree planting demonstration with tools and techniques
    • Tree health walk & talk – learn to identify, assess, and troubleshoot tree issues
    • Simple pruning demonstration – when, how, and why to prune
    • Maintenance discussion – long-term care, watering, and management strategies

Cancellation Policy:

Online sessions are recorded. By registering you are consenting to being part of these recordings. At this time AI notetaking is not allowed. If you have concerns, please reach out to katie@cblpro.org 

Workshop registration fees  $100 and under are non-refundable. If you must cancel, upon request, we will issue a credit equaling the cost of the class for another CBLP event. Workshop registration is transferable to another individual.