Learning the Language of Trees
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| Sat, 21 June | 10:00 am - 04:00 pm | Byron Community College - Mullum Campus | 10 | $120.00 |
Introduction:
This one day workshop covers arboriculture principles that help tree lovers of all types to understand how a trees story is displayed through its species traits, responses to the surrounding environment and reaction to life events. Tree characteristics and tree health will be explored also. This workshop is knowledge based, very practical and designed to keep participants engaged. Its a great day filled with lots of learning and time spent with other tree loving folk.
Suitable for Home gardeners, regenerationers, volunteers, nature lovers, hikers, forest bathers - basically anyone who wants to know more about trees.
We share 20% of our DNA with trees and if lucky live a life surrounded by trees yet we know very little about what they need to thrive not just survive. Understanding what the language of a tree is telling us will help everyday tree lovers to know when an intervention is required. Most of the written studies on trees has come from the northern hemisphere not withstanding the field of arboriculture, so how do we learn to understand and trust trees in Australia, rather than being risk adverse.
This workshop is underpinned in this trust in trees and explores how the colonial lens in which we have an do view our trees informs the decisions we make on retaining or removing trees.
The day will be split into several sessions that are topic focused and then small group exercises will be undertaken before coming back to the larger group to share learnings. In the afternoon session we will spend some time outdoors looking at trees to ground the principles we learn. Tree Myths will busted, some Latin will be used and definitely some tree puns shared. Many questions will be answered.
Come join tree lovers to learn more and share our love of trees.
This workshop is underpinned in this trust in trees and explores how the colonial lens in which we have an do view our trees informs the decisions we make on retaining or removing trees.
The day will be split into several sessions that are topic focused and then small group exercises will be undertaken before coming back to the larger group to share learnings. In the afternoon session we will spend some time outdoors looking at trees to ground the principles we learn. Tree Myths will busted, some Latin will be used and definitely some tree puns shared. Many questions will be answered.
Come join tree lovers to learn more and share our love of trees.
What to Bring
- Pen and paper to take notes
- Shoes/clothing suitable for outdoor time, taking into consideration the weather on the day
- Own refreshments/lunch
Important information
Once your enrolment is completed you will receive a confirmation email. This email will include your receipt and inform you of the dates, times and venue for your course. It will also let you know of anything you need to take to class with you.
Please make sure that you give us a valid email address and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via sms or email.
Students are required to be 15 years old and above at the time of enrolment.
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With small class sizes for a better learning experience, our courses can fill up fast, but they also need a minimum number of enrolments to run, so avoid disappointment and enrol early!
Tutor Profile:
Sitara Gare
Sitara lives and breathes trees, she is passionate about teaching people how trees grow, why we need them and how to help them thrive not just survive.
Sitara Gare has worked as a horticulturalist, arborist and urban forester for over 22 years. Certified with the International Society of Arboriculture in 2009 and currently on the board of editors for the Urban and Community Forestry Association Magazine City Trees. Sitara also presented at last year's Tree Net Conference on Street Tree trials of climate resilience species. Sitara has worked with many types of trees, veteran trees, historically significant trees and planted 1000's of trees over her life so far. She grows her own vegies and enjoys learning the diverse ways we can garden is such a lush part of the world.
Sitara lives and breathes trees, she is passionate about teaching people how trees grow, why we need them and how to help them thrive not just survive.
Sitara Gare has worked as a horticulturalist, arborist and urban forester for over 22 years. Certified with the International Society of Arboriculture in 2009 and currently on the board of editors for the Urban and Community Forestry Association Magazine City Trees. Sitara also presented at last year's Tree Net Conference on Street Tree trials of climate resilience species. Sitara has worked with many types of trees, veteran trees, historically significant trees and planted 1000's of trees over her life so far. She grows her own vegies and enjoys learning the diverse ways we can garden is such a lush part of the world.
