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.

TreeKeepers

Complete and submit your 2010 TreeKeepers registration here!

2010 Class Schedule
Thursday, January 28: 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 30: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 2: 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

All 2010 Classes will be held at the ARC, 1701 W. Ash.

Current TreeKeepers Activities
TreeKeepers: Check your hours: Updated 11-2-09
Lou Phemister's presentation from 2-3-09
Click here to view the History of City of Columbia TreeKeepers!

What is the TreeKeepers Program?

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:

TreeKeeper Classes

Tree identification
Exotic & Vegetation Management
Insects
Disease and Soils
Right Tree, Right Place
Pruning Trees

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 TreeKeeper polo shirt, a coupon for a large ball & burlap tree, and a certificate when they have fulfilled 36 hours of volunteer service to tree projects.

Click here to view the 2010 TreeKeepers informational brochure, or contact us at volunteer@GoColumbiaMO.com. After you have submitted your registration form we will contact you to confirm.

TreeKeeper volunteers:

Complete a the TreeKeeper 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.)

TreeKeepers 2008 Graduating Class
TreeKeepers 2008 Graduation Class

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 874-7681. Questions? E-mail us at volunteer@GoColumbiaMO.com .

Updated 9-21-2009