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Trees Atlanta's TreeKeeper program trains volunteers to become leaders in caring for the urban forest. By the end of the program, volunteers can also become a Certified TreeKeeper after completing project leadership requirements. The TreeKeeper program consists of practical tree education over the course of 7 consecutive Saturday sessions; optional 24-hour volunteer service requirement can be completed to earn Certified TreeKeeper status.

Training is for ALL levels and explores (topics/topic date subject to change):

• 7/11 - Introduction to Trees Atlanta
• 7/18 - Tree Identification
• 7/25 - Tree Selection
• 8/1 - Tree Health (soil, mature tree care, common tree pests)
• 8/8 - Atlanta's Canopy/Heat Island Effect
• 8/15 - Ecology of Place - Georgia & Atlanta's Urban Forest
• 8/22 - Invasive Plant Species

Students will receive 7 classes, a field guide to trees in the Eastern United States, and a discount at the Annual Trees Atlanta Tree Sale. The program includes indoor and outdoor activities, science-based content, engaging hands-on demonstrations, and interaction with classmates and instructors.

Students are strongly encouraged to earn their Certified TreeKeeper status by completing 24 hours of volunteer service in a leadership role. Leadership hours can be completed with Trees Atlanta or with another organization that is related to urban forestry. Certified TreeKeepers are eligible to lead others in volunteer projects. Certified TreeKeepers are important contributors in our mission to protect and improve the urban forest, either by volunteering with Trees Atlanta's existing programs or by creating their own projects beyond Trees Atlanta's reach.

Session Dates: Classes meet in person or online (if needed) these Saturdays from 9 am to noon: July 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 8, 15, 22.

Sponsored by the City of Atlanta

Additional Information

• Meeting Locations: Trees Atlanta Kendeda TreeHouse and various locations (825 Warner Street Atlanta GA 30310). We will meet in parks for our Tree Identification, Pruning, and Invasive Species classes. The full syllabus, including locations for each class, will be emailed to students in late June.
• Recommended Ages: 16 and up (participants age 16 - 18 must provide a liability waiver signed by a legal guardian if participating individually.)
• Registration Required. Cost is $120 per person. Spaces are limited, register by June 28th. Limited scholarships are available for City of Atlanta residents. Please fill out this short form to be considered for a scholarship no later than May 15th. Contact susan@treesatlanta.org with questions.
• Cancellation Policy: All cancellation requests must be emailed to education@treesatlanta.org. Cancelation requests that are not made via email will not be honored.
  • Two weeks or less before the event date: No refund of program fee
  • More than two weeks prior to the event date: Refund minus a $15 administrative fee
  • If there is a need for Trees Atlanta to cancel an event, participants will receive a full refund.
• Questions: If you have any questions or comments regarding this event, please email susan@treesatlanta.org

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