Tree Pruning Course

Wednesday, October 22nd 3-6pm

*Oct 28th in the case of inclement weather

RSVP below!

Join us and the City of Livingston, for a free hands-on workshop to learn how to care for young trees. The first few years is the most critical time to prune to ensure they grow up strong and healthy and reduce future maintenance costs. No experience is necessary. Young tree pruning can be completed by almost anyone with some basic training.

The class is taught by tree expert and arborist Patrick Plantenberg, Chair of Montana Urban Community Forrest Association (MUCF). You'll learn proper pruning techniques tailored for the types of trees found here in Livingston, get an official Pruning Certificate, and connect with other folks that love trees! 

• When: Wednesday, October 22nd, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (A demonstration kicks off at 3, but feel free to arrive when you can.) 

• Where: Meet at Lincoln School. We’ll be working on C Street, D Street, and along Callender. 

• Bring (if you have them): Trimmers, an orange safety vest, gloves, and water.

• Celebrate: Pizza and refreshments will be served afterward!

• Inclement Weather Date: Tuesday, October 28th

• Course Details: see below

RSVP and Come Learn with Livingston Loves Trees! 

We will never share your contact info & email address. Ever. An email with updates will be sent to the address you provide. 

Course Content

1. How and When to Prune: You'll learn the correct techniques and the best timing for pruning young trees in our local climate.

2. Establishing a Strong Leader: A key skill for developing a strong, structurally sound tree that can withstand Montana's weather.

3. Protecting Trees from Blight: You will learn how to identify and prevent common diseases like fire blight, especially chokecherry and crabapples.

4. Raising branches: Boulevard trees need to have their branches raised through pruning over time to meet City specifications and protect the tree and people.