CURRENT PROGRAMS & EVENTS
CLASSES
PlantAmnesty founder Cass Turnbull and other
guest instructors teach these popular two-hour slideshows on the second Sunday of most
months, and you can attend one or all.
Classes are held at Sand Point Magnuson Park – just
follow the "Pruning Class" signs from the 74th Street entrance off Sand
Point Way.
The
classes are just $10 each for the general public;
$5 for PlantAmnesty members. No pre-registration is necessary. Just
show up and pay at the door.
Questions? Email PlantAmnesty
or call 206.783.9813
Cass Turnbull’s Master Pruner Seminar Series
Classes are held at Sand Point Building 406 (the Brig)
from 10 am to noon
Sunday, July 13, 2008 - Tree Pruning 2
Beyond basic tree pruning is a world of related tree information that is not
generally known to the public. This class presents the basics of Hazard Tree Evaluation (same
as Risk Assessment), construction damage to trees, and rehabilitative pruning for previously
mal-pruned trees. The pruning of some specific trees will be covered – magnolia trees, ornamental
crabapple, cherry and purple-leafed plum trees.
Sunday, October 12, 2008 - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
PlantAmnesty's Japanese Garden Pruning Workshop
A brand new Japanese Garden Pruning class and hands-on workshop will be held
at Kubota Gardens. Cloud pruning of pines, Japanese maple pruning, tamamono, and bamboo
pruning will be covered. Cost is $65.00 for PlantAmnesty members; $75.00 for non-members.
Download and send in your registration.
PlantAmnesty also publishes a list of
classes in our quarterly newsletter. Join PlantAmnesty and you will receive a complete listing of classes and
events delivered to your door!
The Center for Urban Horticulture at the University of
Washington offers many wonderful classes.
Email the Center
for a schedule.
The City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods has a monthly
list of events. Call 206-615-0950 to get on the mailing list
or check out their websites at:
www.cityofseattle/neighborhoods
www.cityofseattle.net/events
The Arboretum Foundation also offers great classes and sales.
To get on their distribution list call 206-325-4510.
PlantAmnesty also makes available:
One Day, On-site Pruning Classes
For grounds maintenance crews. Classes can be held in-house,
field work scheduled at a customer's yard or company/department
grounds of your choice.
Pruning Consultants
Homeowners can arrange private lessons at home or call
the
Referral Service at 206-783-9813,
voice mailbox #3.
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