2024 Urban Forestry Advisor's ClassSeptember 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9 (5 sessions)9 am-1 pmInvestigate and learn about our urban forest from the experts. Instruction and outdoor learning will cover tree physiology, tree species identification, tree care, tree selection, risk management, how trees support wildlife, tree inventory, champion trees, the history of urban forestry, tree law for homeowners, and arboretum requirements. Classes are designed for the public, municipal employees, plant-related non-profits, arboretums, members of neighborhood associations, tree boards, garden clubs, and plant societies. This class is sponsored by the West TN Chapter of the TN Urban Forestry Council, the Memphis Botanic Garden, and the Memphis Tree Board. Your instructors for the course include: Eric Bridges - Director of Operations & Capital Improvements: Overton Park Bill Bullock - Invasive Plant Removal Specialist: Overton Park Joellen Dimond - U of M Landscape Director Dr. Mark Follis - Follis Tree Preservation President Wes Hopper - Wolf River Conservancy Director of Outreach & ISA Certified Arborist Instructor Dr. Bo Kelley – TN Division of Forestry, ISA Certified Arborist Dr. David Mercker – UT Forestry Extension Specialist Mary Schmidt – Backyard Wildlife Center Curator: Lichterman Nature Center Judi Shellabarger – Champion Tree Chair WTC: TUFC, TN Urban Forestry Council’s Center of Excellence Volunteer Arboreta Outreach Chair for MBG David Smith – Champion Tree Expert What's included in this class: Your class fee includes all classroom materials, a notebook, and dues for both the West Tennessee Urban Forestry Council and the state organization (upon submission of completed examination) Things to know: A limited number of scholarships are available; for more information, please contact 901-496-1696.CEU’s may be available for ISA certified arborists upon requestParticipants in this program can become certified as a UFA volunteer after completing 20 volunteer hours after their course and completion of testPricing and registration deadline:$120 per personRegister no later than September 9, 2024If you need assistance with registration please email boxoffice@membg.org.
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