The Town of Wake Forest is seeking volunteers with a passion for trees, a desire to learn, and an interest in helping to become a tree steward in our community.
Volunteer tree stewards prune trees, plant new trees in parks and public areas, conduct tree inventories and educate citizens on proper tree care.
Participants in the program will receive free training on proper planting techniques, tree identification, pruning, fertilization and more. Volunteers that successfully complete the training will become Town of Wake Forest Tree Stewards.
The next Tree Stewards training workshop is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St. There is no cost to participate, but class size is limited to the first 25 people who pre-register at www.wakeforestnc.gov/tree-stewards-workshop.aspx.
Tree Stewards must pledge to contribute at least four hours of service within one year of their training. Many opportunities for service will be offered including providing information at community events, planting trees, and performing basic maintenance, such as mulching and watering.
Participants under the age of 18 must have the permission of a parent or legal guardian to volunteer.
For more information, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/tree-steward-program.aspx or contact Urban Forestry Coordinator Jennifer Rall at 919-435-9565 or jrall@wakeforestnc.gov.
