Name: Forest Stewardship 2024
Start: 2024-10-05T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-10-05T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Trees Atlanta

Forest Stewardship training includes a series of classes held on Saturdays in October. The goal of the Forest Stewardship program is to introduce concepts for identifying plants, environmental effects of invasive plants, and methods of control for the everyday community steward. We hope that Forest Stewards will use what they learn to help lead volunteers in Forest Restoration in greenspaces where Trees Atlanta already works and in their own communities.
Participants will learn virtually with video lessons sent ahead of the Saturday classes and in-person at Kirkwood Urban Forest on Saturdays. The themes of each class are indicated below (and may change in response to class needs). Attendance at all four classes is required to receive your certificate of completion and to be a Certified Forest Stewardship Volunteer.
Saturday, October 5: Identifying Native and Invasive Plant Species: Morphology, Phytogeography, Phenology
Saturday, October 12: Invasive Plant Species: Why and How to Remove Invasive Plant Species
Saturday, October 19: Replanting with Natives: Understanding Ecological Interactions While Developing a Reforestation Plan
Saturday, October 26: Certified Volunteer Webinar / How to Apply Forest Stewardship Experience
Location: Virtual lectures followed by outdoor sessions at Kirkwood Urban Forest.
Completion of Sessions: After completing this Forest Stewardship program, you will be eligible to earn "Certified Volunteer" designation. Certified Volunteers (CV) are able to participate in and lead projects that require more advanced knowledge and experience. Click here for more information about Certified Volunteer pathways.
Fee Waivers are available in limited quantities. Please complete this Scholarship Application by September 6th, 2024. Applicants will be notified by September 13th on the status of their scholarship award. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
Cancellations: Cancellations are permitted up to 10 business days prior to the start of the event (on or before September 27th, 2024). All refunds are subject to a $5.00 processing fee. Cancellations within 10 days of the start of the event will be refunded at 50%. This registration may be transferred.