Become a Tree Tender

In support of TreeVitalize, PHS, in partnership with Penn State Cooperative Extension, offers nine hours of hands-on tree care training for residents of the five-county Philadelphia region. The free training will cover tree biology, identification, planting, proper care and working within your community.

The Tree Tender training is designed for
all audiences. The course is offered on weekday evenings at three locations
each spring and fall, in addition to a two-Saturday training in Philadelphia in January.

Upcoming Trainings

Montgomery County
Oak Lane Day School
137 Stenton Avenue
Blue Bell, PA 
Thursdays - April 1, 8, 15 • 6 – 9 pm

Delaware County
Llanerch Presbyterian Church
Lansdowne & East Park Roads
Havertown, PA 
Tuesdays – April 13, 20, 27 • 6 – 9 pm

Philadelphia
PHS
100 N. 20th Street, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 
Wednesdays – May 5, 12, 19  •  5:45 – 8:45 pm

Chester County
Kennett Area Senior Center
427 South Walnut Street
Kennett Square, PA 
Tuesdays – September 14, 21, 28 • 6 – 9 pm

Bucks County
Newtown Township Municipal Complex
Administration Building
100 Municipal Drive (off Route 413)
Newtown, PA
Thursdays – Sept.  23, 30 and (N.B.) Oct 14 • 6 – 9 pm

Philadelphia
PHS
100 N. 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 
Wednesdays - October 13, 20, 27 • 5:45 – 8:45 pm

Registration: Pre-registration is required. Given the intensity of the training and the evening hours, the course is not appropriate for children under 16. You can register for courses here. Available for ISA, PA LA, PLNA and Act 48 credit for teachers.

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Further Resources

General Tree Information

TreeVitalize sponsors

For more information or to locate Tree Tenders groups working in your neighborhood, please call 215-988-8844 or email.