Forest landowners and other community members are invited to explore foundational forestry, fire and natural resources concepts with local experts at California Tree School. This “one-stop” learning event will be held in Paradise in Butte County on April 18 and in Eureka in Humboldt County on May 2.
Participants will get hands-on experience with forestry tools, learn how to promote fire resilience and gain knowledge and skills in a variety of subjects. No previous experience is necessary, and both sessions are open to all (age 15 and up).
California Tree School – sponsored by the California chapter of Society of American Foresters – is hosted by University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, in collaboration with the UC ANR Fire Network and local partners.
The registration fee of $70 includes four classes, a catered lunch and refreshments, and the opportunity to engage with regional natural resource organizations during a lunchtime Exhibitor Fair. Partial scholarship funding is available.
Butte County California Tree School on April 18
The Butte County event will take place at Paradise High School on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
It is hosted by UC ANR in collaboration with the Butte County Fire Safe Council and UC ANR Fire Network.
Attendees will take skill-focused and knowledge-building classes led by UC academics and local natural resource professionals from Butte Fire Safe, CAL FIRE, Terra Fuego Resource Foundation, Shasta Valley Resource Conservation District and other organizations.
Participants will choose their four classes from 21 available courses, with class offerings catering to all knowledge levels. Some of the options are:
Forest health: Insects to know
How to identify diverse conifers
Nature journaling, zine making and blackout poetry
Reforestation at a glance
Using beneficial fire
Register for the Butte County California Tree School at: https://ucanr.edu/site/forest-research-and-outreach/event/catreeschoolbutte. Registration deadline is April 3, but interested community members should register early as classes may fill.
Humboldt County California Tree School on May 2
The Humboldt County event will be held at the College of the Redwoods campus on Saturday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
It is hosted by UC ANR in collaboration with the College of the Redwoods Department of Forestry and the UC ANR Fire Network.
Attendees will take skill-focused and knowledge-building classes led by UC academics and local natural resource professionals from College of the Redwoods, CAL FIRE, Humboldt Redwood Company, Karuk Department of Natural Resources and other organizations.
Participants will choose their four classes from 22 available courses. Class offerings cater to all knowledge levels, with options that include:
Fire ecology of coast redwood forests
Forest mushroom identification
Introduction to soil science
Sustainable management of redwood forests
What is tribal forestry?
Register for the Humboldt County California Tree School at: https://ucanr.edu/site/forest-research-and-outreach/event/catreeschoolhumboldt. Registration deadline is April 17, but interested community members should register early as classes may fill.
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