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Do you want to learn how to plant a tree?  Learn to select and prepare a tree planting site, chose appropriate species for the site, and properly plant the tree to ensure survival.  We cover the technique critical to maintaining urban tree health, including mulching, watering and pruning.  The service component consists of community tree planting and maintenance projects. 

Students from this Tree Planting class are encouraged to volunteer their time to help Casey Trees plant trees around the District.   These students are asked to be leaders at community tree planting events and to plant with untrained volunteers.

Prerequisite: Free and open to the public.

Instructors: Jim Woodworth, Director of Tree Planting

Date: Wednesday, September 29 and Thursday, September 30, 2010; field training Saturday, October 2, 2010

Location: Classroom work on September 29th and 30th at Thurgood Marshall Center Trust, Inc. 1816 12th Street, NW, WDC 20009; field training will be at Rock Creek Church and Cemetery.

Time: Classroom sessions from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; field training from 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Dinner: A light supper will be provided that includes vegetarian options.

Fee: Free