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Fremont Community Urban Forester Training
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PST
Category: Community Events

Fremont Community Urban Forester Training - Online & In Person 

JOIN US FOR OUR SPRING 2024 TRAINING • BECOME A FREMONT COMMUNITY URBAN FORESTER! 

Discover the lush urban forest that covers 14% of our city's land, adorning parks and streets with diverse tree species. Become a steward of our vibrant urban ecosystem. Learn tree biology, species identification, soil properties, watering techniques, and more in our 8 engaging classes - both online and in person. You must attend all classes to become an Urban Forester.

As an Urban Forester you will learn:
  • Tree biology, species identification and benefits. 
  • Physical properties of soil, soil texture, importance of pores and organic matter. 
  • Where roots grow, how water moves through soil. 
  • Proper watering for young vs. established trees. 
  • Tree care during drought conditions. 
  • Proper planting technique and planting issues. 
  • To amend or not to amend? Early staking, watering & mulching. 

2024 March/April Classes Schedule 
Thursday Evenings Online – 6 pm-8 pm + Saturdays On Site • 9 am-1 pm 

  • March 7 – Thursday, 6 pm-8 pm – Online 
  • March 14 – Thursday, 6 pm-8 pm – Online 
  • March 16 – Saturday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm – In Person Field Walk – Shinn Historical Park and Arboretum 
  • March 21 – Thursday, 6 pm-8 pm – Online 
  • March 28 – Thursday, 6 pm-8 pm – Online 
  • March 30 – Saturday, 9 am-1 pm – In Person Field Workday – Fremont Central Park 
  • April 6 – Saturday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm – In Person – Fremont Central Park Teen Center 
  • April 13 – Saturday, 9 am-1 pm – In Person Field Workday. Graduation Lunch – Fremont Central Park 

You must attend all classes to become an Urban Forester. Training Tuition: $50 + Participate in Two Planting Events.
Scholarships available: [email protected]

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