Made in the Shade: Expanding Urban Forests

How much do you value shade? Trees provide many benefits including shade, reduced energy costs, carbon sequestration, reduced greenhouse gases, increase biodiversity, and more. Strategically planted trees can reduce heating and cooling costs by an average of 25 percent annually. Shade from trees in parking lots reduce surface asphalt temperatures by 36 degrees. and vehicle interior temperatures by 47 degrees. Learn how to increase the shade canopy in your landscape with trees. More than 30 different trees will be covered. We’ll also discuss planting, watering, pruning, tree failure, as well as pests and diseases.
You will:
-Increase knowledge of the benefits of trees
-Improve skill in choosing trees to fit your landscape style
-Develop more awareness about correct planting, pruning & identifying problems
-Learn of how water trees correctly
Tickets are Non-Refundable.
Walk-ins allowed