Tree Planting Workshop October 1, 2011

Learn to select and prepare a tree planting site, chose appropriate species for the site, and properly plant the tree to ensure survival. We cover the technique critical to maintaining urban tree health, including mulching, watering and pruning. After lunch, we will practice our technique as we plant 30 trees on CUA grounds. Students from this class are encouraged to volunteer their time to help Casey Trees plant trees around the District and to be leaders at community tree planting events, planting with untrained volunteers.

A light breakfast and lunch will be served. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be offered for ISA certified arborists

When: Saturday, October 1
Where: The Catholic University of America
Aquinas Hall, Room 102
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fee: All events are free and open to the public. Registration is required; space is limited. Register online at http://ct.convio.net/calendar

Metro: 10 minute walk from the Brookland-CUA station on the red line. Exit on the CUA (west) side and walk north on John McCormack Rd. Turn left into campus after the Columbus School of Law, take your second right and follow that road through a small circular parking lot. Follow the sidewalk to the left up to the front of Aquinas Hall.
Car: From Michigan Ave head north on Harewood Rd. Toward the top of the hill, turn right in front of the Facilities/Grounds building onto an access road. Enter the O’Boyle Hall parking lot immediately to your right. There will be designated parking at the east end of O’Boyle Hall.