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Enojoy a morning hike through Spears Woods while identifying birds through woodland, marsh, savanna, and prairie areas! Bird-watching tips and techniques will be shared and everyone is welcome to attend! Binoculars, check-lists, and some field guides will be provided

Description

The Tree Health Monitor training for NEW volunteers will be held on JULY 18th from 8 am to 12 pm.

This training class will provide an opportunity to become a Tree Health Monitor. Monitors assess tree health using a nationally recognized protocol developed by The Nature Conservancy and the USDA Forest Service.

In the Tree Health Monitor training you will learn how to:

• spot signs and symptoms of stress by observing the health of the tree's crown


• identify signs and symptoms of pests and disease infestation


• gain a greater understanding of why it is important to monitor the health of our trees over time, especially in the Chicago region


• use a tree health rating scale & parameters


• assess & record data with a partner


• submit data & photos annually


• receive guidance on location assignments for designated tree health monitoring area