Join us for an engaging and educational workshop on the basics of tree pruning, led by urban forester Adam McCullough. This session is perfect for tree enthusiasts of all levels who want to learn how to maintain healthy and beautiful trees in their communities and backyards.

Come hear the dynamic Forest Pest First Detector, Sue Lovering share the story of how residents of five towns in Lamoille and Franklin Counties formed the Regional Invasive Insect Preparedness Team (RIIPT). By working collaboratively, RIIPT volunteers inventoried the ash trees, wrote preparedness plans, and educated residents in all five towns – and had a lot of fun doing it! This engaging approach can be used for other forest pests.

 

Black ash (Fraxinus nigra) is a tree species that is important to both our regional ecosystems and the indigenous peoples of the Northeast. Join Joanne Garton of Vermont’s Urban and Community Forestry Program to learn about this special tree, its role in local ecosystems, the threats it is facing from emerald ash borer, and what is being done to ensure its future. The evening will start with a presentation, then conclude with a walk to a small ash stand at sunset.