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
June 15, 2024
9am-4pm
Hilltop Urban Garden
1302 South 23rd St, Tacoma, WA, 98405
Do you care about Hilltop? Would you like to help increase its tree canopy?
As part of our Tacoma Creates program, the Tacoma Tree Foundation is offering a FREE Tree Stewards Training. This 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 the Hilltop tree planting and tree care 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. Please apply by June 7th. Applications from the Tacoma Frontline Communities will be prioritized.
Fall 2024
Time TBD
Location TBD
Stay tuned for more details!
