A Beginner’s Guide to Planting Trees
Learn the basics of selecting and planting a tree by helping us plant a new tree at Holden Arboretum!

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Planting a tree is a gift to future generations, but where do you start?
This class will cover the basics: what to consider before planting a tree, how to select the perfect tree, when to plant trees in our region, and how to care for newly-planted trees. Following a brief indoor presentation, we’ll walk to the Helen S. Layer Rhododendron Garden for some hands-on experience planting a dawn redwood on Holden Arboretum grounds.
Terrain: up to 1.5 miles, mostly paved, some grass, some hills
Age: Adult, children 12 & over with adult
All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 1 – 3 p.m.
A Beginner’s Guide to Planting Trees
Thursday, April 27, 2023
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Price: $15 per member, $30 per nonmember
Nicholas Chilson
Holden Arboretum Gardener