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UFTK Classes
Urban ForesTree Keeper is a basic tree-care course offered each year by Trees For Houston. The class teaches Houstonians the basics of tree identification, proper planting techniques, site suitability, pruning, fertilization and after planting care. The course also emphasizes the important environmental role trees play in our city. The goal of the Urban ForesTree Keeper Program is to provide a volunteer-based resource for local municipalities, school districts and neighborhood associations in the greater Houston area.
Urban ForesTree Keepers will receive training in environmental awareness and basic horticulture principles through 8 hours of classroom instruction and 3 hours of workshop applications. After completing the program, class members will also have the opportunity to volunteer at Trees For Houston volunteer plantings throughout the planting season. Upon completion of four of the Urban ForesTree Keeper classes you will receive a graduation certificate, pruners and a T-shirt.
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Class Information
Location: The Kanaly Trust Building
4550 Post Oak Place, Suite 100, Greater Houston Community Foundation
Registration for our 2007 class is closed. Email abby@treesforhouston.org to be added to the pre-registration list for 2008.
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Fall 2007 Class Schedule
Class I
Date: Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Welcome, Introduction to Trees For Houston and Urban ForesTree Keeper, City of Houston Tree & Shrub Ordinance, Tree Inventory and Tree Protection Ordinance
Class II
Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Tree Structure/Physiology, Proper Tree Planting
Class III
Date: Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Benefits of Trees, Houston's Urban Forest, Pruning & Mature Tree Care, Soils & Fertilization
Workshop
Date: Saturday, October 20, 2007
Time: 9:00 am-Noon
Location: Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Drive
Tree Identification
Class IV
Date: Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Tree Problems, Graduation |
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