Green Works, the Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association

2012 SOUL Tree Stewards COURSE

Are you passionate about trees?

Are you interested in learning more about trees and tree care?

Do you want to make a difference in your community?

Then you may be interested in a course offered by the Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program called Stewardship of the Urban Landscape (SOUL).The course prepares participants to become stewards of the forest in which they live.

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:

*Tree Identification*

*Tree Biology

*Tree Planting*

*Tree Maintenance and Pruning*

*Town Forest Management

*Tree Health

*Roadside Vegetation Management

*Forest/Tree Resource Assessments

*Forestry Planning Tools

*Landscape Plan Review

*Public Speaking and Presentations

*VT Tree Laws

*Working Effectively at the Local Level

COURSE DETAILS:

Times: Wednesday evenings from 6-9pm

Dates:  February 15 to April 4, 2012. Plus three Saturday hands-on classes, scheduled for February 11th, March 10th and May 12th.

Locations:  Statewide via Vermont Interactive Television, including sites in Bennington, Brattleboro, Johnson, Middlebury, Montpelier, Newport, Randolph, Rutland, St. Albans, White River Junction and Williston

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Pre-registration for the course is required. Space is limited and registration is on a first come, first served basis. Registration fee includes course materials and a copy of the SOUL course manual.  Early Registration (by December 30th)- $80.  Regular Registration (by January 20th) – $100.  Late Registration (after January 20th)- $120

*To register online click;  http://vtsoul.wufoo.com/forms/soul-course-registration-form/

Or download the attached paper registration form:  SOUL Registration Brochure

Visit http://www.vtcommunityforestry.org for more information.

QUESTIONS?   Contact Kate Forrer, SOUL Program Coordinator; (802) 223-2389 X 210

SPONSORS

VT Urban & Community Forestry Program

A partnership of the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation and University of Vermont Extension

USDA Forest Service