Here to help you care for mature trees on your private property
There is an average 93% satisfaction rate among HTC 101 participants. The majority of those who take the classes say they would take a class again.
Home Tree Care 101
How HTC 101 works
Each spring and fall, we send out a list of dates to our email list and invite residents to sign up for an HTC 101 class in their neighborhood. A neighborhood organizer checks in with neighbors who want to take the class. We assign an arborist/Maryland Licensed Tree Care Expert for your class. Our expert will come to your community to do a walking tour and evaluate the condition of individual trees. We demonstrate pruning, mulching and removal of invasive vines that you can manage on our own at home.
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We discuss safety when working with trees and will also let you know when it's a good idea to call in a professional for your tree work.
A volunteer will get in touch with you. There is a small charge of $25 for each class attendee. Each class participant will also receive a copy of
Healthy Trees, Healthy Communities: A Guide to Tree Care in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Classes are also available in the Spanish language.
Quick Videos on Tree Care
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HTC 101 has been supported by a grant from the Montgomery County government, in-kind contributions from Conservation Montgomery and a $25 fee for each class participant.
