Become an ACWA Maryland Tree Steward

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Maryland Tree Stewards is a new initiative from the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, the Maryland Forest Service and local partners developed to promote, enhance and increase tree canopy coverage in our urban and suburban environments by training and supporting community volunteers in proper tree planting and tree care practices. 

This four-session online training and program resources will equip Maryland Tree Stewards participants with skills to be able to work with neighbors, organizations and local public agencies within their own communities to organize and lead tree planting projects, assess new potential tree planting sites, care for existing tree canopy and access a variety of technical and financial resources to support their endeavors.

Maryland Tree Steward training covers:

• Tree and Soil Biology

• Site Assessment & Tree Selection

• Tree Planting and Tree Care

• Developing Planting Plans, Organizing Events and Accessing Resources 

• Field Portion – Tree Planting

Registration is required and open to residents in Washington county that are ready to learn, have fun and meet fellow tree enthusiasts from within your community. A hands on, tree planting session will be scheduled with local partners during November 2021. Students who attend all 4 webinar sessions and the tree planting event will become a Certified ACWA Maryland Tree Steward. 

2021 Maryland Tree Stewards Training:

Dates: October 5th, 7th, 12th and 14th

Time: 6 – 7:30 pm    Location: Zoom webinar    Cost: Free

Registration required: https://forms.gle/JX6uX9xYYzk9sPzu9  

Field Day: TBD, expected to be late fall 2021

Contact: info@acwamaryland.org