UW Extension to Host Central Wyoming Tree Care Workshop April 5

The University of Wyoming Extension will host the Central Wyoming Tree Care Workshop Saturday, April 5. This conference is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about trees and their care.

The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 4 p.m. It will take place at the Agricultural Resource and Learning Center in Casper, located at 2011 Fairgrounds Road.

woman in brown jacket demonstrates how to prune a branch off a tree — Donna Hoffman pruning a tree.

Certified arborists may be able to earn International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) continuing education units (CEUs) by attending the event.

Speakers include ISA Master Arborist Bill Scott Jr. He will present about how roots, soil, and microorganisms can influence tree health.

UW Extension plant pathologist Jean Williams-Woodward will address how to identify and manage diseases, pests, and other problems that afflict Wyoming tree species.

Scott Skogerboe of the Fort Collins Wholesale Nursery will discuss the history of the High Plains Arboretum outside Cheyenne and how the plants grown there have impacted tree diversity and availability in Wyoming.

Finally, Chrissy Land, western Nebraska community forestry specialist with the Nebraska Forest Service, will present about pruning trees and shrubs.

“The four [speakers] will share extensive knowledge with the attendees, who can use this information to improve their tree care practices and in turn improve the trees on their property. This will also benefit the municipal tree canopy or Casper Mountain forests,” says Donna Hoffman, UW Extension Master Gardener coordinator.

Early bird registration, which is open through Monday, March 31, costs $40. Registration after March 31 will cost $60. Participants are asked to register in person or send a check to the Agricultural Resource and Learning Center, 2011 Fairgrounds Road, Casper, WY 82604. Checks should be made out to UW Extension of Natrona County.

A catered lunch will be provided for registered participants. On-site registration will open at 7:30 a.m. if space is still available.

Members of the Wyoming State Forestry Division, the Natrona County Conservation District, and the City of Casper Parks Division regularly partner with Hoffman to plan educational events. These organizations helped organize the Central Wyoming Tree Care Workshop.

To learn more, visit https://www.natronacounty-wy.gov/treecare. Contact Hoffman at DHoffman@natronacounty-wy.gov or (307) 235-9400 with questions.