TreeKeepers

Check your hours: TreeKeepers Hours for Web OR Hours logged since 1-1-11 (shorter report) - updated 5-4-13

Upcoming Projects for TreeKeepers Volunteers:

• Saturday, June 8 at Albert Oakland Park.  TreeKeepers will be cleaning up honeysuckle from the base of trees and doing some pruning of trees on the Disc Golf Course.  The project will start at 8:00 and run until around 11:30.

Please contact us or call 874-7499 if you plan to attend one or both of these projects.

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, presented by Eric Schmittel PDF
• Bio-Diversity, Exotics & Vegetation Management,presented by Dave Dittmer PDF
• Insects & Disease, presented by Rose-Marie Muzika
• Tree Planting, presented by Ryan Russell PDF
• Pruning Trees, presented by Angela Belden PDF
• City Ordinance, Landscaping & Tree Preservation, presented by Chad Herwald PDF

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 2013 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.)

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 573-874-7546. Questions? E-mail us at volunteer@GoColumbiaMO.com.

Updated 5-4-13