Eleven hours of arboriculture training offered over three sessions. A combination of indoor and outdoor instruction

$35 per person (includes all three sessions) plus GST ($36.75 total)

Location

Riverdale Library, 370 Broadview Ave (corner of Broadview Ave and Gerrard St), Toronto

Dates and Times

Tuesday September 9, 5:30 to 8:30 pm

Tuesday September 16, 5:30 to 8:30 pm

Saturday September 20, 10:00am to 4:00pm

This 11 hour training program is designed for individuals who want to
gain tree-related knowledge and skills. If you have had some experience
at tree planting or gardening, but want more in-depth training, this
series is for you!

Topics to be covered include (see agenda attachment below):

Tree biology and how trees function
Tree and shrub identification
The roles of soil and climate
Tree planting and establishment
Care and maintenance
Identifying and managing tree stresses
Recognizing health or disease issues

Resources and handouts will be provided. Resource manuals will be
available for $10 each (cost of printing), but are not mandatory.

Instructors for the program are:
Matt Smith, LEAF, ISA certified arborist
Sarah Lamon, LEAF, ISA certified arborist
Wendy Strickland, City of Toronto, ISA certified arborist
Cheryl Post, City of Toronto

Space is limited. Participants must be at least 18 years of age.

To register please complete our online registration form
and provide payment of $36.75 (GST included). You can mail a cheque
made payable to LEAF to 305-73 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5V 2P6, or
call us with your VISA or Mastercard information at 416-413-9244.

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The Toronto Atmospheric Fund and the Canadian TREE Fund have
provided financial support for the development and implementation of
the Tree Tender Training Program