Our efforts are intended to increase public awareness of the value of trees and inform the public about trees and tree care. We would be pleased to provide a speaker to make a presentation on any of the following tree-related topics, about our organization, its goals and activities, or you can request a tree-related topic that meets your information needs. Past presentations have been made to homeowners’ associations, garden clubs, church groups, Ruritans, Rotary Club, etc. Contact us at education3@cvilleareatreestewards.org or write to: Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards, Education Committee, P. O. Box 4211, Charlottesville, VA 22905.
Speaker Topics
Tree Stewards – our goals and activities
Volunteering to support local urban and rural forests
Notable Trees in the area
Enjoying the trees of Piedmont Virginia
Value of trees
Trees and wildlife
How to identify your trees
Threats to your trees (pests, diseases, invasives, development, etc.)
Invasive plant identification and treatment
How to plant a tree
How to care for your trees
How to select the right tree for your space
How to prune your trees