Making the Cut: Hands-on Tree Pruning Workshop
Join us for an introductory hands-on workshop focused on understanding the art and science of pruning. You will learn the essential why, when and how of tree pruning to encourage healthy trees, improve fruit yield, and reduce potential hazards. This is ideal for beginner gardeners. We will start off in the classroom and then practice these skills at the Campus Garden. BYO tools (e.g. loppers, hand saws, hand pruners).
Presented by Julie Hill, Horticulture Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension, Walworth, Rock and Jefferson Counties
Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 10:00 - 11:30 am
This workshop is held at the Community Engagement Center, 1260 West Main Street, Whitewater. Building is located behind the Fairfield Inn and next to Walmart. Click here for more details.
Free! Registration required here: Register here: http://my.uww.edu/SignUp/Public/Register/17727
This event is free.
This workshop is for adults. Children under 18 are welcome to attend with a custodial guardian. By registering for this event, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions.
If you have a disability and require accommodations, please advise us as soon as possible. Requests are confidential. UW-Whitewater provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA. Please contact Kari Borne at bornek@uww.edu or 262-472-1003 for further information.
Meet The Presenter
Julie Hill is the UW-Madison Division of Extension Horticulture Outreach Specialist serving Walworth, Rock and Jefferson Counties. Working with local, regional and statewide partners, Julie provides horticulture education to help improve the productivity and sustainability of residential gardens and landscapes. Julie received her Masters of Science in Environmental Education from Southern Oregon University – Ashland, OR.
Location
Driving Directions
Driving directions to the Community Engagement Center can be found by clicking here. The Community Engagement Center (CEC) is located adjacent to Walmart and directly behind the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Whitewater.
Parking
Parking permits are not required at the Community Engagement Center. Limited parking is available in the small lot between the CEC and the hotel (outlined in yellow, click map below). More parking is available behind the building (outlined in red, click map below) by using the access road on westside of the building (shown in red). Visitors may also access the back lot by taking West Yoder Lane. Please consider parking in the back lot so those with mobility concerns can use the stalls in the small front lot.
