Volunteer

Want to get involved with the trees in your neigh­bor­hood or com­mu­ni­ty? Become a Tree Ten­der! Tree Ten­ders is our flag­ship course that teach­es you all about trees and how to become an advo­cate for them in your neigh­bor­hood. This course cov­ers urban forestry prac­tices, tree biol­o­gy and health, basic tree iden­ti­fi­ca­tion, prop­er prun­ing and main­te­nance, and instruc­tion on how to lead your com­mu­ni­ty in orga­niz­ing tree plant­i­ngs and tree care.

Here’s info on the next Tree Ten­ders Course:

3 part evening series (Must attend all 3 ses­sions)

May 21, May 28 and June 4
5:30pm — 8:30pm
Tree Pitts­burgh
32 62nd Street
Pitts­burgh, PA 15201

REGISTER HERE

Cours­es cost $40 (Coun­ty Res­i­dent), or $20 (City of Pitts­burgh Res­i­dent) which includes mate­ri­als, light food and instruc­tion. Schol­ar­ships are avail­able. Con­tact Joe@treepittsburgh.org or call 412/781‑8733 x204 for more infor­ma­tion. Due to the nature of this course, we pre­fer Tree Ten­ders be at least 16 years of age. If you have any spe­cial needs, please let us know. Pre-reg­is­tra­tion is required for this course.