TreeKeepers

The Office of
Volunteer Services
links citizens with opportunities to share their time with city government. The office recruits, places, tracks and recognizes volunteers for their efforts.

Hear what participants say about their volunteer experiences: http://mymissourian.com/2011/05/26/volunteers-experience-offers-knowledge-friendship/

TreeKeepers

Check your hours: TreeKeepers Hours for Web (updated 11-21-11)

Upcoming Projects: To Be Announced.

Let us know if you plan to participate in a project by calling 874-7499 or sending an e-mail to volunteer@GoColumbiaMo.com.

2012 TreeKeepers Class Dates:

Tuesday, February 21, 6pm - 8pm
Thursday, February 23, 6pm - 8pm
Saturday, February 25, 9am - noon

All classes are held at the ARC.

REGISTER HERE, or call 874-7499.

What is the TreeKeepers Program?

Learn more about TreeKeepers via this City Channel Video!

TreeKeepers trains volunteers in proper care and maintenance of trees.

TreeKeepers agree to donate at least 36 volunteer hours for City of Columbia tree care projects. All projects are scheduled on Saturday mornings. Training includes the following subjects, with Saturday labs:

TreeKeepers Classes

Tree identification
Bio-Diversity, Exotics & Vegetation Management
Insects & Disease
Right Tree, Right Place
Pruning Trees
City Ordinance, Landscaping & Tree Preservation

Not only will you gain book knowledge, but you also will receive field training and experience to reinforce what you have learned. After completion of the course, you will be provided with opportunities to put your new knowledge into action in very visible ways, making a difference in your city.

TreeKeepers receive an official TreeKeepers polo shirt and a certificate when they have fulfilled 36 hours of volunteer service to tree projects.

Hear what participants say about their volunteer experience.

Click here to view the 2012 TreeKeepers informational brochure, or contact us at volunteer@GoColumbiaMO.com.

TreeKeepers volunteers:

Complete the TreeKeepers course.
Agree to assist the City in organized tree care projects when available, donating at least 36 hours of volunteer time. Projects take place on Saturday mornings. Projects include a variety of activities including planting, pruning, mulching, invasives removal & general maintenance under supervision of the Forester.
Use standard hand tools and equipment to plant, prune, remove, water fertilize, and mulch trees.
Perform manual labor, including bending, stooping, digging, reaching, and lifting.
Work cooperatively with City staff, volunteers, and general public.
Work outdoors, often during varied weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.)

2011 Presentations:

Insects and Disease, presented by Rose-Marie Muzika
City Ordinance Landscaping &Tree Preservation, presented by Chad Herwald
Pruning, presented by Ann Koenig
Planting & Planning, presented by Brett O'Brien
Dendrology, presented by Eric Schmittel
Bio-Diversity, Vegetation Management, and Exotics & Invasives, presented by Dave Dittmer

Recent planting along MKT Trail at Bridge 13
November 2010 planting on MKT Trail at Bridge 13

How can I participate?

Class size is limited to 35 people; applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Return the completed application to: The Office of Volunteer Services at P.O. Box 6015, Columbia, MO 65205 or fax to 442-0022. Questions? E-mail us at volunteer@GoColumbiaMO.com .

Updated 12-12-11