Join Durham County Cooperative Extension, Keep Durham Beautiful and the City of Durham for our Tree Keeper Training Series! This three-part series will cover the basics of winter tree planting and care, and prepare you to lead small groups in tree plantings as a Durham Tree Keeper.

Class will be taught by Extension Horticulture Agent, Ashley Troth. For more information about the Durham Tree Keeper program, please visit https://keepdurhambeautiful.org/tree-keepers.

Dates: 9/16, 9/30, 10/14

Times: 3pm - 5pm

Location: Durham County Cooperative Extension - 721 Foster Street

Price: $30 for all three sessions

Needs-Based Scholarships: If you are interested in the program, but are financially unable to pay the class fee, please contact Ashley Troth (ashley_troth@ncsu.edu).

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

Session 1: The Dig Deep Details of Tree Planting | September 16, 2025 | 3pm - 5pm

Session 2: Structural Pruning for Success | September 30, 2025 | 3pm - 5pm

Session 3: Tree Planting Masters Session | October 14, 2025 | 3pm - 5pm