If you enjoy being outdoors, love trees and your community, this is an opportunity you need to check out! 

 

Sherburne SWCD and the cities of Becker, Big Lake, Clear Lake, Elk River, Princeton and Zimmerman are partnering with the U of M Minnesota Tree Care Advocate Program on a pilot program that engages citizens in caring for their community forestry. 

 

Citizen Pruner volunteers have gathered at several city parks and facility locations to assist with basic tree pruning needs since 2014. They are trained in small tree structural pruning, and during events scheduled throughout the year help maintain trees on publicly-owned property. 

 

A healthy urban forest plays a vital role to the health of all cities. Trees improve air and water quality, lower air temperatures, reduce energy demand, and beautify the streets. Citizen Pruners provide a tremendous benefit to our urban environment. 

 

Course material will be taught by U of M Urban Forestry Department staff. 

 

itizen Pruner's are trained in tree identification, biology, and pruning techniques. 

 

Tree pruning requires not only an understanding of how to prune but also an understanding of the tree's biology to prevent the spread of certain diseases. 

 

 

Light breakfast refreshments will be served. Lunch will be on your own. 

 

For training registration information, visit: http://mntca.umn.edu/citizen-pruner/sherburne-county-citizen-pruner 

 

Contact Franny Gerde at the Sherburne SWCD: 763-241-1170 ext. 4 or fgerde@sherburneswcd.org