California Tree School

From forest inventory to planning a prescribed burn, UC ANR’s California Tree School is a chance to explore foundational forestry concepts in a community space.

Dates for CA Tree School 2025 have been released! Sign up here to be notified when registration opens.

What is CA Tree School?

California Tree School is a one-day, Saturday event where attendees take 4 forestry classes of their choice, led by UC ANR academics and other natural resource professionals. Class formats include lectures and hands on activities. Throughout the day, attendees will also have the opportunity to engage with local resource organizations at the Exhibitor Fair. Offered through the UC ANR Forest Stewardship Education Initiative, CA Tree School is an opportunity to engage with forestry education in a new, personalized way.

CA Tree School is for those looking to expand their toolbox of forestry knowledge: landowners, college students, career professionals, environmental volunteers, and everyone in between!

SAVE THE DATE

for California Tree School 2025!

Santa Cruz Session

Saturday April 5, 2025

San Lorenzo Valley High School, Felton CA

Class catalog and registration coming soon!

Oakhurst Session

Saturday April 12, 2025

Yosemite Adult School, Oakhurst CA

Class catalog and registration coming soon!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does a day at CA Tree School look like?

A: CA Tree School is a full day event, with each attendee participating in four classes. The day is split into four blocks (A, B, C, D), with a catered lunch between Class Block B and C. Each class block is approximately 90 minutes.

Q: How do I choose my classes?

A: Once you have decided which session you will attend, explore that session’s catalog of classes. The ‘Event Schedule’ pages list which classes will be offered at each time, and you can find details about each class under the ‘Class Descriptions’ pages. When completing the registration form, you can select your 1st and 2nd class choices for each time slot.

Q: Will both CA Tree School sessions offer similar classes?

A: Yes! Some foundational forestry concepts such as forest mapping and forest inventory will be offered at both sessions in addition to more region-specific topics.

Q: Do you offer scholarships?

A: Yes, we offer need-based scholarships to assist with the registration fee. Please reach out to kcingram@ucanr.edu to request a scholarship.

Q: Can I bring my children to CA Tree School?

A: This event is for ages 15+.

Questions?

Contact Kim Ingram at kcingram@ucanr.edu OR Katie Reidy at kkreidy@ucanr.edu.

More About CA Tree School

	CALFIRE TV: CALFIRE Grants at Work: University of California Cooperative Extension Tree School
	Forest Research and Outreach Blog: 2024 CA Tree School: New event brought forest stewardship education and connection to Mendocino and El Dorado counties
	Mountain Democrat: New forest education event coming to Placerville
	California Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force: UC ANR Provides a One-Stop-Shop for Continuing Forestry Education Through ‘California Tree School’