Introductory Arborist Exam Prep Course (1/11/2023 - 4/5/2023)

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Wednesday January 11

6:00 PM  –  9:00 PM

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

COST - $500 per person
 
DATES - January 11, 2023 through April 5, 2023
 
DAY AND TIME - Wednesday evenings from 6:00PM to 9:00PM
 
LOCATION - Bartlett Arboretum Silver Education Center 
 

DESCRIPTION

This course is intended as an introductory course to provide participants with the basic information essential to a career in arboriculture. Students who attend class, read the assigned materials, and work with the instructor, generally can expect to do well on the Connecticut Arborist Exam. It is designed for students who wish to dive deeply into the material and have a more guided approach to the exam. Individual results are not guaranteed.  This program is taught in English.

 

Classes will generally be held on-site at the Bartlett Arboretum on Wednesday evenings with the exception of:

 

*Insects that Feed on Trees: will be held virtually 2/15/23

(Zoom link will be provided)

 

*Pruning Class/Workshop: will be held on-site Saturday 3/25/22

 

 

INSTRUCTOR

 

Julie Seghrouchni, Lenny Macari, and other Tree Care Experts

 

 

COURSE TEXTS

Included with cost of of course. Course books must be picked up at Bartlett Arboretum and will be available the first day of class. Contact the Education Department at edu@bartlettarboretum.org to schedule an appointment if you'd like to pick them up earlier. 

  • Pesticide Applicator Training Manual, 3rd Ed. (included in program cost)
  • IPM booklet for Ornamental Plants (included in program cost)

Supplementary Texts to be Purchased: 

  • Pirone's Tree Maintenance 7th edition (available online at Barnes and Noble and Amazon)
  • A Peterson Field Guide to Eastern Trees (available online)