Maryland Tree Stewards is a new initiative from the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, the Maryland Forest Service and local partners developed to promote, enhance and increase tree canopy coverage in our urban and suburban environments by training and supporting community volunteers in proper tree planting and tree care practices. 

This four-session online training and program resources will equip Maryland Tree Stewards participants with skills to be able to work with neighbors, organizations and local public agencies within their own communities to organize and lead tree planting projects, assess new potential tree planting sites, care for existing tree canopy and access a variety of technical and financial resources to support their endeavors.

Registration is required and open to residents in Washington county that are ready to learn, have fun and meet fellow tree enthusiasts from within your community. A hands on, tree planting session will be scheduled with local partners during November 2021. Students who attend all 4 webinar sessions and the tree planting event will become a Certified ACWA Maryland Tree Steward. 

Four virtual training sessions held from 6-7:30 pm on:

-Tuesday October 4

-Thursday October 6

-Tuesday October 12

-Thursday October 14

A hands-on tree planting training will be held in late fall with other Tree Stewards.

Learn more at this blog post with downloadable flyer

Register for the training