Spring 2011's Our City Forest Tree Amigo Class! (public event)

This free 24-hr course is deigned to educate and empower inidividuals to coach vollunteers, conduct planting demonstrations, coordinate tree plantings, and become familiar with the tree species and services that Our City Forest provides. The course consists of 5 classroom sessions (held on Wednesday nights and one Saturday at 151 W. Mission St.) and 4 field sessions (held on Saturday at varying locations). Classes meet in the office (151 W. Mission St., #151 San Jose, CA) on 5 Wednesday evenings and 4 Saturdays at various locations in San Jose.

Course topics include:

• Choosing The Right Tree for the Right Place
• Species Identification
• The Science of Trees
• Common Trees of San José
• Proper Planting Techniques
• Tree Pruning Techniques
• Organizing a Tree Planting Event

The Class is free and open to all. No experience necessary. 

Sring 2011 Classes Start May 4, 2011.

For more detailed information or to register contact Sara:

p: 408.998.7337 x123

e: treeamigoclass@ourcityforest.org