The Willow Bend Center for Environmental Education is partnering with the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (AZDFFM) to host a specialized workshop focusing on the Arizona Magnificent Trees Program. This program connects people to trees, increases awareness of the field of forestry, and encourages people to pay attention to trees as critical ecosystem species.

In this workshop participants will learn about what it means when a tree is designated a Champion, Heritage, or Witness Tree and will gain hands-on practice using professional forestry tools to measure tree height, canopy, and trunk circumference. For part of the workshop, participants will be outside.

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What to Bring

• Please be sure to wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes as well as layers or clothing that allows you to be comfortable outside
• Sunscreen and sun protection

●  A large water bottle

Agenda

1. Sign in upon arrival
2. Indoor presentation: About Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management and the Magnificent Tree Program
3. Learn how to measure trees
4. Practice measuring trees around the Willow Bend property and adjacent trail
5. Option to sign up as a volunteer Big Tree Hunter for the program