One Community, One Forest: Free community workshop hosted by Urban Forestry Technician students
Members of the community are invited to participate in a free workshop on urban forestry and residential tree care at Fleming College’s Frost Campus this Saturday, April 16.
One Community, One Forest is hosted and presented by students in the Urban Forestry Technician program. The event includes four seminars:
- Nature Walk – A presentation on the landscape and features of Lindsay (tree identification, signs of common insects, and wildlife)
- History of Kawartha Lakes Forestry – A journey through time to witness how the urban forestry of Lindsay came to be and the direction in which they are heading (ancient forests, early planting, invasive species, future planning)
- Introduction to Tree Pruning – Learn the basics of tree biology, pruning techniques and equipment, and safety practices (please bring leather gloves and safety goggles/glasses)
- Seed Propagation – Learn about tree seeds and seedling growth (includes a tour of the Frost Campus greenhouse and hands-on activities)
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the campus, 200 Albert St. S. in Lindsay. Registration will get underway at 9 a.m. with a welcome session at 9:30 a.m. The Nature Walk and History of Kawartha Lakes Forestry seminars will run from 10 a.m. to noon. The Introduction to Tree Pruning and Seed Propagation seminars will run from 1 to 3 p.m.
To register for the workshop or individual seminars, visit www.1community1forest.wix.com/urbanforestry or call 705-324-9144 ext. 3274.
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 more than 5,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, and 68,000 alumni.
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Watch the One Community, One Forest video here: https://vimeo.com/158835074
Media, for more information please contact:
Laura Copeland
Communications Officer
laura.copeland@flemingcollege.ca
705.749.5530 x 1370