Come See Us: Tree Pruning 101 Class

Trees Matter and Mesa Urban Garden are cohosting this special event for the community.

Registration:
$15 in advance (via PayPal). Please register by clicking here.
All proceeds will be donated to Mesa Urban Garden and Trees Matter.

Join us for a hands-on Tree Pruning Class with Certified Arborist and past President of the Arizona Community Tree Council, Steve Priebe. This class will focus on the best principles and practices for pruning trees as promoted by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), the organization that sanctions certified arborists and certified tree workers. The ISA certifies only those arborists who complete its rigorous six-point credentialing program. This class will consist of one-hour of classroom instruction followed by 90 minutes of outdoor instruction and practical work at the Mesa Urban Garden. Come learn from an expert!

Topics Covered:
- What to trim & why
- Which branches should I prune?
- How do I make the proper cuts?
- What tools do I need?
- How do I prune for the health of a tree?
- When is the best time to prune a tree?
Class requirements: - Water bottle, sunscreen, hat, garden gloves