Become a Tree Tender!

Become a Tree Tender in 2012!

Register for a Tree Tender Course here. 

Join nearly 1000 Pittsburghers, Greening the City One Tree at a Time!

"Tree Tenders are the national guard of the arborist world: a civilian group taking care of what the pros can't quite get to." -Pittsburgh City Paper, Best Way to Get Your Hands Dirty, 2011

Tree Tenders are making a difference in Pittsburgh, planting trees and caring for existing ones--ensuring a healthy urban forest for generations to come.

Tree Tenders take an 8 hour course and learn about urban forestry practices, tree biology and health, proper planting, pruning, and maintenance, and lead their communities in organizing tree plantings and tree care there.

Tree Tender Courses :: 2012

All courses will be held on Saturdays, and cost $40, which includes registration, materials, lunch, and instruction.  Scholarships are available, contact Caitlin@treepittsburgh.org or call 412-362-6360 for more information.  Again, a light breakfast and lunch is included in the course. 

Childcare for children over the age of 3 years available by request.  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 inquire and we can provide for them.

Pre-Registration is required. 

Saturday March 10th, 9am-4pm Carlow University Tiernan Hall (click for campus map), Oakland

Saturday June 16th, 9am-4pm, Rothschild Doyno Collaborative, 2847 Penn Avenue, Strip District

Saturday July 28th, 9am-4pm, Milvale Community Center, 416 Lincoln Ave, Milvale

Saturday September 15th, 9am-4pm, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, 800 Waterfront Drive, Washington's Landing

Register for a Tree Tender Course here!