Urban Forestry students hosting free public conference on tree health
You and your tree: From the ground up
City of Kawartha Lakes ON – (April 14, 2015) – Students in Fleming College’s Urban Forestry Technician program are hosting a free conference for the community on Saturday, April 18 – You and your tree: From the ground up.
The students are reaching out to community members with the goal of creating a healthier urban forest – starting with one tree at a time, from the ground up.
The conference includes four workshops:
– Tree pruning – learn proper pruning techniques
– The Emerald Ash Borer – learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of when this insect is affecting your Ash tree
– Tree protection – learn to protect your trees from being harmfully impacted by surrounding road or sidewalk construction
– Compost tea – create a nutrient-packed fertilizer that not only helps your tree but also restores your soil, without the use of chemicals
The conference will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 18 in the Aboriculture and Law building (next to the windmill) at the Frost Campus in Lindsay, 200 Albert St. S.
There are 60 spots available. Individuals can register by contacting faculty member Katrina van Osch-Saxon at 705-324-9144 ext. 3274 or Katrina.van_osch-saxon@flemingcollege.ca. Participants can also register online. For more information, visit http://www.urbanforestryinitiative.weebly.com.
About Fleming College
Located in the heart of Central Ontario, Fleming College has campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 100 full-time programs in Arts and Heritage, Business, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, General Arts and Science, Health and Wellness, Justice and Community Development, Skilled Trades and Technology, and Continuing Education. Fleming College has 5,900 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, and more than 68,000 alumni.
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For more information:
Laura Copeland
Communications Officer
laura.copeland@flemingcollege.ca
705.749.5530 x 1370