Tree Tender Training in Chester County this Spring

Become a Tree Tender!

Tree Tenders is a training program that empowers
concerned residents to make dramatic strides
towards restoring and caring for their local tree
canopy.

Join us for nine hours of hands-on training that will
cover tree biology, identifi cation, planting, proper
care and working with your community. This
training course was developed by the Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society (PHS) in collaboration with
Penn State Cooperative Extension. Since 1993,
PHS’s Tree Tenders program has trained over
2,800 community volunteers from 175 Southeast
Pennsylvania neighborhoods. The course is
designed for all audiences. Become one of the Tree
Tenders, restoring and tending your part of the
forest. Since 2004, the program has been supported
by the PA Department of Conservation and Natural
Resources’ TreeVitalize program and continues
in support of the TreeVitalize mission to increase
Pennsylvania’s tree canopy.

TRAINING INCLUDES:
• Tree Biology
• Urban Stresses on Trees
• Tree Identifi cation
• Basic Tree Pruning and Root Care
• Tree Planting
• Community Organizing
The three-part series is FREE and snacks are served.
Registration is required. Given the intensity of the
training and the late hours, the training is not
appropriate for children under 16.


Chester County
West Chester University
Room 113, Boucher Hall, South Church Street
West Chester, PA 19383
Tuesdays - April 7, 14 & 21 – 6-9 pm

To register online, go to
www.pennsylvaniahorticulturesociety.org and choose 'Tree Tenders Training.

Going Green: Environmental Stewardship for Preservation and Profit

The 20th Annual Cliveden Institute
April 3rd, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm and April 4th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wondering how you can affordably and easily incorporate "green" practices into your everyday life? Join us in our historic Carriage House to hear a variety of perspectives on local "green" issues from renowned scholars and environmental leaders. Topics will include an assortment of subjects including: "green" lawn care, protection of local wildlife, historical environmental issues and the true characteristics of eco-living.

April 3rd - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

A wine and cheese evening conversation including:

Anne Weber, FAIA, Senior Associate, Farewell Mills Gatsch Architects LLC
· "Less is More: A Low-Tech Approach to Sustainability for Cliveden"

Panel discussion with local museum leaders, engineers and architects
· "Historic Structures, Collections and the Environment."

Special behind-the-scenes architectural tour of the Chew House

Saturday April 4th - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
A full day of scholarly speakers and actvities including:

Mike McGrath, Host, WHYY's You Bet Your Garden radio show · "Get Your Lawn and Landscape off Drugs" - Keynote Speech

Dr. Andrew Isenberg, Chair, Temple University Department of History · "Environment and History: The Historical Context of Environmental Challenges"

Richard Whiteford, Outreach Representative, Defenders of Wildlife · "Climate Change: Things Each of Us Can Do About It"

Seth A. Shapiro, Director of Planning and Urban Design, Barton Partners Architects Planners' · "Is Mixed Use the Real Green?"

Natural History Tour of Cliveden - Phillyist.com Green Scene Columnist Lori Litchman will explore the wildlife at Cliveden.

Eco-Lunch Break - Farmers from Weavers Way will provide eco-friendly appetizers for lunchtime and discuss the economic and health benefits of eating locally and organically.

Yellow Bus Trip - Local field trip to Weavers Way farms at Awbury Arboretum and Martin Luther King High School.

Registration Information: Admission is $30 for both days. Reduced rates available for one-day admissions and members of Cliveden. Includes speakers, demonstrations, eco-friendly appetizers, local bus trip as well as a reusable Cliveden coffee mug and shopping bag.

Further details for event, speakers, admissions and RSVP registration can be found at: www.cliveden.org



Cliveden's Chew House is currently closed for tours due to the construction of a new eco-friendly climate control system. Anticipated reopening date is late Spring.

In the meantime, join us during Museum Week for FREE outdoor and neighborhood tours. Come in any time from 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm between April 27th through May 3rd for a unique tour experience.

In conjunction with the American Association of Museum's Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Cliveden will offer FREE natural history tours of our historic 6 acre site as well as neighborhood Battle of Germantown tours. All you need to do is mention "Museum Week" upon arrival. Open to the general public.

20% Off Gift Shop Purchase
During Museum Week, make sure to stop into our gift shop for a variety of historic memorabilia . Simply present this coupon and receive 25% off any purchase of $5 or more.

Not valid on purchases including drinks or food.
Offer Expires: May 3rd, 2009 at 4:00 pm