Winter Pruning
Saturday January 31st, 10am - 1pm
NE Portland, Hazelwood neighborhood
In this hands-on workshop you will learn the basics of winter pruning in order to increase the health and abundance of local fruit trees! This fun workshop will be an opportunity to gain a basic understanding of the different types of pruning cuts and when these cuts should be used. You'll also be able to gain some practice pruning under skilled supervision.
Click below to register:
http://civi.portlandfruit.org/civicrm/event/register?cid=0&reset=1&id=1260
About the instructor:
Brian French is a Portland-based certified arborist/tree risk assessor and trainer that has worked with top-notch researchers of our time here in the US and abroad. He is the Oregon State Coordinator for the Champion Tree Registry and Co-founder of a "Big Tree" advocacy non-profit called Ascending the Giants. Brian climbs and documents the largest trees of many species, and then shares the information with the public as a non-confrontational approach to better tree awareness and protection. Practicing for 17 years, he now shares his experience on the Portland Urban Forestry Commission and chairs the Heritage Tree Program.
The location address and other details will be provided after you register.
This workshop has a standard workshop fee of $25. Sliding scale options are provided for those who feel unable to contribute at that level. In addition, a limited amount of full scholarships and work-trade scholarships are available.
Click below to register:
http://civi.portlandfruit.org/civicrm/event/register?cid=0&reset=1&id=1260