For the first time in 3 years, the NJ Tree Foundation will be hosting its annual summer workshop, TreeKeepers, in person! Our Camden workshop will be held on Saturday, June 17th, from 10am-1pm at St. Joseph’s Carpenter Society warehouse, located at 2912 Federal St, Camden NJ 08103. Parking is available along Federal St and behind the building on Carman Street.
This free workshop is geared towards first time tree recipients, or anyone who has received a tree from us. We will go over the basics about trees and a deep dive into tree hazards, tree identification, the environmental benefits of trees, tree maintenance, and more. After the classroom presentation, we’ll take a short walk over to the nearby Dudley Grange Park, where the NJ Tree Foundation planted trees in 2017 and 2018. There, we’ll practice pruning the trees using our new hand saws and pruning shears. Afterwards, you are welcome to stay for an optional tree walk exploring the many trees found in the park. Dudley Grange is home to a wide variety of tree species and types, so it will be an interesting walk!
This workshop is completely free for all Camden & Gloucester City residents, as well as any community partners who work with us in those two cities. Participants receive free tools, a gator watering bag, a tree identification book, and handouts about tree care. You will also receive Continuing Education Credits, which will go towards supporting both Camden and Gloucester City’s Shade Tree program. Refreshments will also be provided. If you live outside of Camden or Gloucester City and are not a community partner, you are welcome to attend TreeKeepers for a $25 fee.
If you have any questions or would like to register, please call Meredith at 856-287-4488 or email mbrown@njtreefoundation.org. You can also register online using our registration form: TreeKeepers Camden 2023 RSVP form.
The NJ Tree Foundation thanks all the residents, community partners, and tree recipients who have worked with us for the last two decades providing free street trees and improving New Jersey’s environment. Special thanks to St. Joseph’s Carpenter Society for hosting this year’s TreeKeepers and for planting trees with us this spring season. We look forward to seeing you on June 17th in Camden!