Tree Stewards Program The Tree Stewardship combines learning about and caring for trees, as well as understanding how people and trees can best grow together! This course includes six evening and two Saturday outdoor workshops covering a variety of introductory arboriculture classes including: tree biology, identification, planting and pruning, health, urban forestry and soils. (more)

Tree Stewards II A continuing education lecture and workshop series offering Tree Stewards comprehensive training on tree topics. Unveiled in 2001, Tree Stewards II is held throughout the year. Classes are posted on the website - check back often!

Arbor Day Poster Contest Rhode Island's Arbor Day poster contest is a great opportunity for grade 5 students to show their enthusiam for trees. The Deadline for entries is March 1st. Contact Matt Sweet at ritree@ritree.org or 401-861-1995 for more information.

Arbor Day Planting Program Throughout the state, RITree helps to organize planting programs in celebration of Arbor Day. Contact us for more information.

Tree Action Cable TV Program Tree Action is a cable television program produced by RITree in cooperation with Cox Communications. The program debuted in Winter 2002 and provides the public an informative, educational and entertaining look at trees. Topics range in discussion from pest problems to Fall foliage color to an in depth discussion at selecting high quality nursery plants.

The programs are filmed across Rhode Island and frequently feature guest appearances by local professionals. Each Tree Action Program is thirty minutes long, airs for one month and is created entirely by RITree volunteers. The show appears every Monday and Saturday at 8 pm on Cox Cable Statewide Interconnect Channels B & C. Consult your local TV directory for the proper Interconnect Exchange and Cable Channel carrying Tree Action in your area.

Sentinel Newsletter RITree's Sentinel is published twice annually and includes a wide collection of articles for tree lovers.

Champion Trees of Rhode Island Registry Program - RITree needs your help to build our Champion Tree Database. We are looking for trees considered culturally, historically and/or biologically notable. Fill out and return the notable tree ballot to RITree. Download the Champion Tree PDF here.

Urban Forestry - Technical Assistance to RI Cities and Towns As a result of the RITree's public outreach efforts, many cities and towns have either established Tree Boards, enacted Tree Protection Ordinances or increased tree care spending. In each instance, RITree provided technical support in identifying issues, providing model ordinances and forecasting financial needs for sustainability. RITree has also helped local volunteers form membership-based tree societies. Contact RITree at 861-1995 for more information.