MDC offering tree care workshop in St. Joseph this December

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- An expert with the Conservation Department will teach outdoor enthusiasts the skills to identify and maintain various species of trees in St. Joseph this month.

The Missouri Department of Conservation is inviting the public to attend a tree care workshop from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18, at the Northwest Regional Office at 701 James McCarthy Drive in St. Joseph.

Central to biodiversity, oxygen production and the survival of many ecosystems, Missouri has over 180 native and naturalized tree species, including the flowering dogwood, the state tree.

The workshop will featuring forester Timothy Wolfe teaching basic tree pruning practices and how to properly care for the surrounding environment. Pruning is the process of cutting away branches, stems, and other parts of a plant to manage its growth and improve its structure and health.

Participants will also learn to identify species of trees and understand various elements of tree health.

Registration is required to attend this free program. To register, visit mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/213549.

Those with additional questions are encouraged to email timothy.wolfe@mdc.mo.gov before the workshop.