Indiana Urban Forest Council

The Tree Steward program focuses on a broad range of topics related to the urban forestry discipline. Courses are generally held every three months in all regions of the state.

The course was developed in 1995 by Pam Louks, DNR Forestry, with assistance from Dick Crum and Jim Barbour, Marion Co. Extension. It was developed in order to actively engage Hoosiers in various aspects of urban forestry and to begin to generate a base of urban forestry advocates. Indiana has over 980 tree stewards throughout the state.

Participants who complete the course are asked to donate 15 hours of volunteer service to their community or state urban forestry programs. These hours can include tree planting, maintenance and care, advocacy for the urban forest, presentations on tree planting, care, or engaging and involving citizens in urban forestry.

Click here to see the curriculum

Click here for the Tree Stewards Volunteer Reporting Form

Tree Stewards Program Calendar
2012

Central Indiana
June 21,28, July 12,19,25
Evening Classes 5:00-8:00pm
Indiana State Fair Grounds
Discovery Hall, Purdue Extension-Marion County Classroom
Indianapolis, IN
Agenda

Southern Indiana
September 18 &19, 9:00am-4:00pm
Vincennes University, Jasper Campus
Jasper, IN

Northern Indiana
October 4 & 5, 9:00am-4:00pm
Reith Interpretive Center
410 W. Plymouth Ave.
Goshen, IN

Tree Stewards Registration Form

Tentative agendas will be posted when available

Invasive Forest Pest Identification - Early Detector Training
Become the first line of defense for your community’s urban forest, and learn how to identify these destructive pests, host tree species, and infestation symptoms. Participants will conduct independent surveys in August 2012 and report their findings after completion of scouting assignments.

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To Register

Contact the IDNR CUF Office for more information
317-591-1170, urbanforestry@dnr.IN.gov

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Share photos, post questions/comments, find education and volunteer updates, and connect with Tree Stewards across the state.

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