Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District
Don't forget to pick up your tree & shrub program pre-orders this Thursday (4/23) and Friday (4/24) 9am-5pm at the Monroe County ecopark
First come-first serve overstock sale of remaining species is the following Saturday (4/25) 9am-11am (or until sold out) at the Monroe County ecopark
2024 Tree Planting Workshop
Join NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Region 8 Forester Garrett Koplun for a FREE learning workshop on proper tree planting and maintenance, including live planting demos.
*Space is limited. Registration is first come, first serve. Please see below.*
All slots have been filled and we are no longer accepting registrations.
If you did not register for this event, you CANNOT show up.
Where and When:
April 10, 2024
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Hazelwood Grove Lodge
Ellison Park
Blossom Road
Rochester, NY 14625
Possible Topics to be Covered:
- Types of trees to plant
- Planting tools
- Root structure and root balls
- Digging plant holes
- Seating the tree
- Refilling planting hole
- Tree planting practice with attendees
- Mulching
- Weed suppression
- Tree protection
- Best management practices
- Site selection
- Site maintenance follow-up and care
Important event reminders
- Event is rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
- Refreshments are not provided. Please plan accordingly.