Join the NJ Tree Foundation this June for our Newark TreeKeepers Workshops! These classroom sessions are a series of 3 workshops and hands-on trainings that will teach you how to maintain and enhance the health of your community’s trees.
SPACE IS LIMITED: while FREE to Newark residents, you must RSVP to participate. Please register for each session you will attend. Attend all three sessions to become a Certified Newark Treekeeper!
To RSVP or for more information, please contact our Newark Director, Elena López:(609) 439 -1755 or elopez@njtreefoundation.org.
All sessions will be held at the Weequahic Park Fieldhouse: 92 Carmichael Dr, Newark NJ
Tuesday June 7 6:00- 8:00 PM
Session 1: Basic Tree Biology and Tree Identification
Tuesday June 14 6:00-8:00 PM
Session 2: Tree Planting, Pruning and Maintenance
Tuesday June 21 6:00-8:00 PM
Session 3: Trees and Your Watershed
Newark residents attend at no charge. Non-Newark residents pay $20/session. All attendees receive free tools, educational materials, and dinner at each workshop. 2 CEUs are earned per session, which can be applied toward your state approved Community Forestry Management Plan requirements.
These workshops are made possible thanks to the Watershed Institute in Pennington NJ.