Become a Tree Care Advisor
As a member of the Minnesota Tree Care Advisor Program, you receive:
The most up to date research based information
Cutting edge publications from the University of Minnesota, Minnesota's Departments of Natural Resources and Agriculture, and the U.S. Forest Service
A quarterly newsletter discussing seasonal topics, fellow Tree Care Advisors and new research updates
Discounts to other programs and courses such as the Tree Inspector Program and Shade Tree Short Course
Notifications and invitations to the most interesting volunteer opportunities
Connections with others who share your interest
A venue to share your knowledge and love of trees
The ability to help create healthier ecosystems within your community
Continuing Education:
Every year, a total of 4 hours of education must be acquired to retain Tree Care Advisor active status. This is to affirm that volunteers are receiving the most up to date information on tree care. These 4 hours can be obtained by attending reputable education opportunities through universities, Master Gardener Updates, Master Naturalist classes, Minnesota Water Steward courses, and several other outside opportunities. Update training classes, better known as Tree Essentials classes, are offered on occasional Fridays in the summer and early fall on the St. Paul Campus UFOR Nursery. We also host an annual UFOR Field Day on the St. Paul Campus in August.