Tree Maintenance Workshop

How does pruning determine the way a tree grows? What are some basic pruning techniques and tools? What professionals do you need to care for your tree, and when should you call them? What resources are available from the City? Urban trees are a critical asset supporting our quality of life. Trees fight heat islands, reducing the energy costs of air conditioning, and air pollution, and heat-related illness and mortality. Tree roots filter storm water, and reduce the load on our sewer systems. Trees also create habitats above and below the ground, playing a crucial role in supporting biodiversity! Come work with us for our hands-on workshop to understand more about the importance of pruning a tree to maintain the vitality of the tree.

WHEN:

• April 5 | 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
• November 7 | 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

Where: Visitor Services Booth (View Directions and Site Map)

Admission: Free (Registration Required)

REGISTER HERE!

This program is made possible in part with funding from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Urban and Community Forestry Program, which supports and assists communities in creating healthy community forests to enhance quality of life for urban residents.

This program is made possible with funding provided by the New York City Council through the, A Greener NYC initiative. Snug Harbor thanks the Staten Island City Council Delegation for their generous allocations.

This program is made possible in part with funding provided by the Civic Impact Fund of NYC Service, a division of the Mayor’s Office. Its mission is to provide meaningful access, opportunity, and resources for communities to come together and answer the call to serve NYC.

This program is supported by the New York City Council Community Composting Initiative. Snug Harbor and the members of the NYC Community Composting Network are deeply grateful to Council Member Abreu and the NYC City Council for supporting this crucial public education initiative.