Events

Volunteer Forester Spring Session

Volunteer Forester Spring Session

Ready to deepen your knowledge of trees and serve as a leader in Knoxville’s urban forest? Our Spring Volunteer Forester Program provides hands-on training led by local experts and certified arborists, combining classroom learning with practical, outdoor experience.

Classes meet on Wednesday evenings in April (April 1, 8, 15, & 22) from 6:00–8:30 PM and include both indoor and outdoor instruction.

April 1 & April 8 will meet at Larry Cox Senior Center at 3109 Ocoee Trail, Knoxville, TN 37917

April 15 will meet at UT Gardens at 2518 Jacob Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996

April 22 will meet at Beardsley Community Farm at 1741 Reynolds St, Knoxville, TN 37921

We look forward to seeing you on April 1. Please reach out to info@treesknoxville.org with any questions!

Participants gain practical skills in tree identification, care, and community engagement—preparing them to take on leadership roles at tree planting and care events and to serve as trusted urban forestry stewards.

To earn the Volunteer Forester Certificate, participants will:

  • Complete at least 80% of all classes
  • Volunteer and lead at Trees Knoxville events

 

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Lennon-Seney Methodist Church Community Tree Planting & Adoption

Lennon-Seney United Methodist Church

Join Trees Knoxville and Lennon-Seney United Methodist Church for a community tree planting and tree adoption event! This event is completely free and family-friendly, and a great opportunity to get outside, meet neighbors, and help grow a greener Knoxville.

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