Workshops
TreeFolks offers 2 to 3 hour workshops that focus on a variety of topics such as tree care and maintenance, fruit tree pruning, and tree identification. Recent workshops include tree identification walks downtown and along Shoal Creek and a fruit tree pruning class at the Urban Roots Farm where participants learned the basics of fruit tree care, had a hands-on lesson pruning mature fruit trees and made fig tree cuttings to plant at home.
Urban Forest Steward
The City of Austin Urban Forestry program and TreeFolks present the Urban Forest Steward Series of workshops focused on building and protecting the urban canopy of Central Texas. Drought, invasive species and habitat degradation constantly take a toll on Austin’s parks and natural areas. The Texas Forest Service estimates that Texas has lost up to 10 percent of its trees. The goal of the Urban Forest Steward Series is to equip a cadre of citizens to help us gain ground in rebuilding our urban forest through education and volunteer leadership.
If you would like to find out more information or learn how to receive a scholarship to attend the course please visit the Urban Forest Steward page.
Keep an eye on our calendar for upcoming educational events or subscribe to Looking Up!, our e-Newsletter, to receive updates about TreeFolks events. If you have a group who would like to participate in a workshop or schedule a Barkly appearance, please Contact Us to organize an event.