Developmental Pruning of Young Trees: A Hands-On Workshop for Midway and Frogtown Residents

Developmental Pruning of Young Trees: A Hands-On Workshop for Midway and Frogtown Residents

When: Saturday, March 25th from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Location: Outdoors at Our Village Community Garden near Pierce Butler Route & Milton St.

Cost: Free!

The Hamline Midway Environment Committee (HMEC) and Trees & Me LLC are offering a practical workshop to provide Midway and Frogtown residents an opportunity to learn more about pruning young trees. Trees & Me LLC is a Midway-based tree care, consulting, and applied arboriculture training company.

Chad and Rachel from Trees & Me will guide attendees in creatively visualizing future tree structure to assist in making thoughtful and biologically sound pruning decisions for young trees. All cuts will be less than 2" in diameter and no mechanical equipment will be used. This type of pruning, when performed during the first 10 to 15 years after planting, is the first step in tree preservation by preventing issues that arise due to deferred or reactive tree care, often requiring more costly services that must be provided by a licensed tree care professional. This is an especially good opportunity for anyone who has received a Free Tree in Midway or Frogtown for their property.

This class will be held outdoors; wear warm outerwear and boots. Bring pruning tools if you have any, some tools provided. Attendance limited to 15.  Reserve your spot by emailing Trees@hamlinemidway.org