Smethport Arbor Days Workshop Kicks-Off Community Development Block Grant Reforestation Project

shadetree.jpgPenn State Cooperative Extension and the Smethport Borough Shade Tree Commission will be hosting a three hour Arbor Day workshop. The Planting and Maintaining Street Trees Workshop will be held on Sunday, April 27 at the Smethport Area High School library, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. The workshop will cover all aspects of planting and after care of shade trees and shrubs. The workshop will include a hands-on tree planting experience with trees scheduled to be planted in the Borough.

Penn State Cooperative Extension and the Smethport Borough Shade Tree Commission will be hosting a three hour Arbor Day workshop. The Planting and Maintaining Street Trees Workshop will be held on Sunday, April 27 at the Smethport Area High School library, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. The workshop will cover all aspects of planting and after care of shade trees and shrubs. The workshop will include a hands-on tree planting experience with trees scheduled to be planted in the Borough. Dress is casual and comfortable for working outside.

A fee of $3.00 will be charged to cover the cost of refreshments and materials. Fees will be waived for students. Pre-registration is required by Thursday, April 24 at the McKean County Cooperative Extension office, 814-887-5613.

The workshop is geared to private landowners, students and others wishing to learn more about the proper selection, planting and care of trees. Successful completion of the workshops will qualify participants for 3 ISA Certified Arborist Credits, 3 CFE Certified Forester Credits and/or 3 Act 48 credit hours. Come and adopt a newly planted tree for care.