Join the City of Vancouver’s Urban Forestry program staff to learn proper pruning techniques, focusing on structure and clearance.

Volunteers will practice pruning techniques including reduction and removal cuts, identifying the branch collar, and using the 3-cut method.

This is an outdoor, hands-on workshop, volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. No experience necessary; training, gloves, tools, and light snacks will be provided. Feel free to bring your favorite pair of gloves or bypass hand pruners.

Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.

Registration is required. RSVP here or email trees@cityofvancouver.us.

Contact: Urban Forestry at trees@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8308