Combining classroom style with hands-on outdoor education, TreeKeepers workshops cover:
Registration to attend is required. Each TreeKeepers session equals three Continuing Education Units (CEUs) toward Community Forestry Management Plans. TreeKeepers workshops are held annually in Camden and Newark at no cost to residents. Visit our Events page for more information and to find out when the next sessions will be held. If you’re interested in bringing TreeKeepers to your community, contact Meredith Pichini.
For the classroom:
Lessons focused on tree maintenance, the environmental benefits of trees, stormwater management/watershed health, tree identification, pruning, fruit tree care, planning/implementing a tree planting project, crafts for younger students (wood cookies). We can tailor lessons to fit your classroom needs!
Lessons are based on Project Learning Tree and align with CORE/STEM standards.
Non-formal education:
Educational programs for students of all ages and can be modified based on the group's needs. (Small or large groups accommodated)
Through our ‘Planting Environmental Justice One Tree at a Time’ program, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, we are offering scholarships to the New Jersey Shade Tree Federation Conference in October, and the Garden State Tree Conference in February. These conferences offer an opportunity for attendees to expand their tree knowledge and meet other industry professionals. No prior experience working in urban and community forestry is required.
Interested applicants should meet the following requirements:
Scholarships will cover the cost of conference registration (including light breakfast/lunch), travel, and hotel accommodations. Application information will be made available approximately two months prior to each conference, so please check back regularly!
The NJ Tree Foundation is seeking 2-3 Tree Stewards for its Community Tree Planting programs.
The Tree Stewards will assist the NJ Tree Foundation’s Program Directors with tasks related to our Community Tree Planting programs in each of our core cities: Camden, Trenton, and Newark. Applicants must reside in one of these cities, and will work in the city in which they live. We are seeking 2-3 Tree Stewards for each city for the Fall Winter 2024-25 season. At the end of the season, there will be the possibility for extension into the Spring 2025 season.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Tree Stewards will be responsible for helping the NJ Tree Foundation to implement new tree planting projects, as well as helping ensure the success of prior projects. Tasks will vary depending on the needs of each program, but may include the following:
As the tasks will take place at various locations throughout each city, applicants must be able to arrange transportation to each site.
Required Skills and Experience
The NJ Tree Foundation is seeking hard working and reliable individuals that enjoy working outside and would like to learn more about urban forestry. The applicant must work well with diverse populations, and have an interest in tree planting