Join Boise Parks and Recreation staff for our annual series of tree care, gardening and wildflower classes, plus a tour of the Laura Moore Cunningham Arboretum.
Classes will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the Boise Depot, 2603 W Eastover Terrace (except for the nursery tour).
Registration is required. Limited spots available. Call Fort Boise Community Center at (208) 608-7680 or register online via link below.
CLASSES COST $5
FRUIT TREE PRUNING - January 28
Knowing how and when to prune for fruit is much different than pruning an ornamental tree. If you have a fruit tree, this is the class for you!
TREE BIOLOGY- March 4
Get the dirt on soil and plant interactions. Learn the basics of caring for the soil as well as basic plant structures. You’ll walk away with a growing understanding on how to manage soil and proper tree care for healthier, longer living trees.
TREE PRUNING - February 11
This class addresses more than just cutting off branches. Incorrect pruning can cause serious problems for your trees. Learn the correct way to make a pruning cut, the tree’s response to the cuts and how to prune for the long-term health and beauty of your trees.
TREE SELECTION & PLANTING - February 18
Planting incorrectly is one of the most common reasons for tree failure. Once you’ve chosen the perfect tree for your area, learn the correct way to plant (or what to look for when someone else plants) to ensure the tree’s long-term success.
TREE PROBLEMS - February 25
Learn about insects and diseases that affect our trees and the most common problems people create by incorrect practices. Learn to identify problems and get suggestions on how to correct them.
HOW TO HIRE AN ARBORIST - March 4
Hiring an arborist can be difficult if you do not know the right questions to ask. In this class, you will learn key terms that will help you navigate arborist qualifications, ask the right questions, and understand estimates.
Laura Moore Cunningham City Arboretum Tour - May 13
Come tour the nursery and see where the city grows its trees. We will look at basic nursery production, discuss species identification and learn about characteristics of small trees. We’ll walk to Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park and look at mature specimens. We will walk on uneven surfaces which may be dusty or muddy depending on the spring weather. Please wear appropriate footwear.
