Basic Young Tree Care  Workshop

Saturday February 4, 2006
8am - Noon (Lunch noon - 1pm)
Open to all with an interest in trees - no experience required
All new material from last year's workshop
Free Admission/lunch with Prior Registration

Agenda - Presentations by tree care professionals,
certified arborists and urban foresters:

• 8-9am - Tree Care Myths, using natives, what to look for at nurseries
• 9-10-15 am - How to plant a tree - We split into 4 groups where participants will plant trees supervised by Certified Arborists, and learn basic pruning techniques
• 10:15 - 11:20 - Prevent negative impacts to trees, dealing with disasters, dealing with common tree pests and diseases
• 11:20- Noon - Getting professional help, how to run a tree planting project, long term urban forest planning
• Noon to 1pm - A chance to mingle with the speakers about your specific questions while enjoying a complimentary box lunch (with reservations).

Sponsored by the Central Coast Region Urban Forest Council, Goleta Valley Beautiful, SB Beautiful, Carpinteria Beautiful, City of Goleta, SB County, City of SB, City of Carpinteria, California ReLeaf Education & Outreach Grant.
Location: Goleta Union School Dist. Board Room, 401 N. Fairview Ave, Goleta CA

For more info and registration, call 683-0121, or email kennethknight@cox.net