Tree Stewards
What is a Tree Steward?
Are you interested in learning all about tree care and looking out for your neighborhood’s tree canopy? Would you like to teach others about how they can care for their trees? Then, you should join our Tree Stewards program!
Tree Stewards are community tree champions who help grow and protect Tacoma’s urban canopy. Through our free training program, stewards learn proper planting techniques, tree care best practices, local regulations, and how to answer tree-related questions.
Tree Stewards help the Foundation implement and maintain neighborhood plantings. By sharing their expertise with neighbors, Stewards also support the Foundation’s mission to educate and empower community members in the Tacoma area and, in the long term, they help preserve the city’s urban forest.
Upcoming Trainings
January 25th, 2025 9-4pm
Peace Lutheran Church - 2106 S Cushman Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
Applications Open till Jan 21st.
This FREE day-long training will include information on tree selection, planting, and pruning young trees. Participants will also learn how to communicate about trees with their neighbors and how to engage in their Tacoma neighborhood in tree planting and utilize or promote Green Blocks: Hilltop event.
Up to 20 tree stewards will receive the skills they need to take local actions and engage with their communities about sustainability and stewardship.
Snacks, light refreshments and lunch will be provided. If the applications exceed 20 we will prioritize applicants from residents from Hilltop and/or Tacoma Frontline Communities*.
TESTIMONIALS
“I enjoyed the breaks and activities that provided different approaches to learning content”
“I loved how complete strangers can feel as passionate as I do about taking care of the yard, the earth, each other and how willing they are to give their time to others.”
“I am already applying my knowledge to help maintain my garden and trees.”
“I felt welcomed. Everyone was interested to be there and the intro exercise did wonders for opening up the lines of communication.”
“I’ll feel more empowered to actually talk to folks about trees and related opportunities.”
