Tree pruning season is nearly here, and to prepare, Livingston Loves Trees and the City of Livingston are hosting a hands on tree pruning workshop for tree adopters of young trees, and folks that are interested in volunteering!
Wednesday, October 22nd 3-6pm. RSVP required for registration and event updates (inclement weather - October 28th as a backup date).
The first few years is the most critical time to prune to ensure they grow up strong and healthy and reduce future maintenance costs. No experience is necessary. Young tree pruning can be completed by almost anyone with some basic training. You'll learn proper pruning techniques tailored for the types of trees found here in Livingston, get an official Pruning Certificate, and connect with other folks that love trees!
When: Wednesday, October 22nd, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (A demonstration kicks off at 3, but feel free to arrive when you can.)
Where: Meet at Lincoln School. We’ll be working on C Street, D Street, and along Callender.
Sign Up: https://pcec.salsalabs.org/Oct2025LLTTreePruningCourse
Bring (if you have): Trimmers, an orange safety vest, gloves, and water.
Celebrate: Pizza and refreshments will be served afterward!
Inclement Weather Date: Tuesday, October 28th
The class is taught by tree expert and arborist Patrick Plantenberg, Chair of Montana Urban Community Forrest Association (MUCF). You'll learn proper pruning techniques tailored for the types of trees found here in Livingston, get an official Pruning Certificate, and connect with other folks that love trees!
Course Content
How and When to Prune: You'll learn the correct techniques and the best timing for pruning young trees in our local climate.
Establishing a Strong Leader: A key skill for developing a strong, structurally sound tree that can withstand Montana's weather.
Protecting Trees from Blight: You will learn how to identify and prevent common diseases like fire blight, especially chokecherry and crabapples.
Raising branches: Boulevard trees need to have their branches raised through pruning over time to meet City specifications and protect the tree and people.
