Tree Tenders

Tree Tenders are trained volunteers who are authoized to care for small city-owned trees.  This special group of volunteers participate in a nine-hour course that equips them with the skills necessary to care for trees.  Local tree experts provide instruction, and the course covers everything from tree biology to planting and pruning.

 Friends hosts the course throughout fall 2008.  Click here to learn more and sign up!

The Penn State Co-operative Extension's mission is to enhance the quality of life of Pennsylvanians by providing nonformal outreach educational opportunities to individuals, families, businesses, and communities throughout the Commonwealth. Extension provides educational programs to enable the Commonwealth to maintain a competitive, environmentally sound food and fiber system, as well as to prepare youth, adults, and families to participate more fully in community decisions. 

Forestry-related trainings and symposiums are offered throughout the year by the Allegheny County Extension office.  Visit our calendar to view upcoming opportunities or click here to visit the Allegheny County Extension website.

Phipps Conservatory and Botancial Gardens offers a wide-range of educational opportunities.  As a leader in horticulture education, they offer something for everyone.  Click here to visit their web site to view upcoming opportunities.