




TreeKeepers
What is TreeKeepers?
Baltimore TreeKeepers is TreeBaltimore’s free, city-wide tree stewardship program open to all city residents interested in helping Baltimore’s trees.
As a TreeKeeper, you’ll learn how to help plant and care for trees on your street, in your neighborhood, around your schools, and in your parks. And, you’ll join a growing community of people who care about Baltimore City’s tree canopy.
How do I become a TreeKeeper?
TreeKeeper Planting Leaders can qualify to plant and mulch street and park trees by taking four classes, and going to 2 volunteer tree planting events hosted by one of our amazing partners.
• TK Core 1: Trees & Baltimore
• TK Core 2: The Science of Trees
• TK Introduction to Tree Planting
• TK Tree Planting Field Session
TreeKeeper Pruners can qualify to prune street and park trees by taking four classes, and going to 2 volunteer tree pruning events hosted by one of our amazing partners.
• TK Core 1: Trees & Baltimore
• TK Core 2: The Science of Trees
• TK Introduction to Tree Pruning - Class this winter!
• TK Tree Pruning Field Session - Class this winter!
We are returning to in-person classes, with a livestream virtual option. For more information about the virtual session contact us at TreeBaltimore.
Upcoming Classes
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These classes are by registration only!
Fall 2023 classes begin September 2023.
Note: Classes do not have to be completed in one consecutive series. Also, since TK Core 1 & 2 only have to be taken once to count towards both series, many people go on to certify as both planters and pruners.
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TK Core 1: Trees and Baltimore (formerly TK 101)
Weds Sep 6, 6-8:30PM, Cahill Recreation Center, Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park
Registration Open
TK Core 2: The Science of Trees (formerly TK102)
Weds Sep 13, 6-8:30PM, Cahill Recreation Center, Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park
Registration Open
TK Introduction to Planting (formerly TK 201 Pt1)
Thurs Sep 21, 6-8:30PM, Cahill Recreation Center, Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park
Registration Open
TK Planting Field Session (formerly TK 201 Pt2)
Introduction to Planting is a prerequisite. Please only register for ONE of the two sessions.
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Session 1
Sat Sep 23,10AM-12:00PM Location TBD
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Session 2
Sun Oct 1, 1PM-3PM Location TBD