Become a Tree Tender

PHS offers nine hours of hands-on tree care training for residents of the five-county Philadelphia region. The training will cover tree biology, identification, planting, proper care and working within your community.

Upcoming Trainings

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 - THIS CLASS IS CLOSED -
PHS
100 N. 20th Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia
Wednesdays, Oct. 13, 20, 25 from 5:45 pm to 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, and PLNA credit.

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Further Resources

General Tree Information

For more information or to locate Tree Tenders working in the greater Philadelphia region, call 215-988-8844 or send an email.