Forest Stewardship Training 2026
Sat Oct 03 | 9am-12pm
Forest Stewardship training includes a series of classes held on Saturdays in October. The goal of the Forest Stewardship program is to introduce concepts for identifying plants, environmental effects of invasive plants, and methods of control for the everyday community steward. We hope that Forest Stewards will use what they learn to help lead volunteers in Forest Restoration in greenspaces where Trees Atlanta already works and in their own communities.
Participants will learn virtually with video lessons sent ahead of the Saturday classes and in-person at Outdoor Activity Center on Saturdays. The themes of each class are indicated below (and may change in response to class needs).
- Saturday, October 3 (Outdoor Activity Center): Identifying Native and Invasive Plant Species: Morphology, Phytogeography, Phenology
- Saturday, October 10 (Outdoor Activity Center): Invasive Plant Species: Why and How to Remove Invasive Plant Species
- Saturday, October 17 (Outdoor Activity Center): Replanting with Natives: Understanding Ecological Interactions While Developing a Reforestation Plan
- Saturday, October 24 (Trees Atlanta Kendeda TreeHouse): Certified Volunteer Webinar / How to Apply Forest Stewardship Experience
- Optional - Saturday, October 31 (Outdoor Activity Center): Practice for Leading Volunteer Projects; Lead a Mock Volunteer Project
Completion of Sessions: Attendance at all four classes is required to receive your certificate of completion. After completing this Forest Stewardship program, you will be eligible to earn "Certified Volunteer" designation. Certified Volunteers (CV) are able to participate in and lead projects that require more advanced knowledge and experience. Click here for more information about Certified Volunteer pathways.
Fee Waivers are available in limited quantities. Please complete this Scholarship Application by September 3rd, 2026. Applicants will be notified by September 10th on the status of their scholarship award. Please reach out to stello@treesatlanta.org with any questions.
Cancellations: Cancellations are permitted up to 10 business days prior to the start of the event (on or before September 21st, 2026). All refunds are subject to a $5.00 processing fee. Cancellations within 10 days of the start of the event will be refunded at 50%. This registration may be transferred.
Location: Classes 1 - 3 occur at the Outdoor Activity Center and Class 4 takes place at the Trees Atlanta Kendeda TreeHouse. Optional Class 5 will take place at Outdoor Activity Center.
Questions: Email education@treesatlanta.org
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