Press Release by Indiana DNR:
Registration is open for this fall’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Community and Urban Forestry Tree Stewards workshops. Dates and locations are listed below.
Sept. 11 and 12, Goshen (registration)
Oct. 11 and 18, Muncie (registration)
Nov. 6 and 7, Evansville (registration)
Tree Stewards workshops are offered periodically throughout the state. They teach the basics of urban tree care and advocacy. After attending the workshop, attendees are asked to put their knowledge into practice by volunteering 15 hours of service in their local community.
The mission of the Tree Stewards program is to educate participants on proper tree care, biology, and urban forestry practices; empower participants to advocate for community and urban forestry in their neighborhood, community, and state; and connect participants to local volunteer opportunities.
To learn more about the program, please see the Tree Steward Curriculum.
To view more DNR news releases, please see dnr.IN.gov.