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M i n n e s o t a
T r e e C a r e A d v i s o r
Minnesota Tree Care Advisor Program
115 Green Hall
1530 Cleveland Avenue North
St. Paul, MN, 55108
T r e e C a r e A d v i s o r s
Tree Care Advisors (TCAs) are a united group
of informed volunteers, working to better
their communities through their applied
knowledge of urban forests.
Volunteers supporting urban
and community forestry
http://www.mntca.org
"My favorite thing about volunteering is sharing
knowledge, and seeing the excitement in others to
learn…” - Carolyn, TCA since 1997
“I love helping people make good choices when it
comes to what trees to plant.” - Lori, TCA since 2006
“I love trees!” - Diana, TCA since 2009
“I also very much enjoy working on the community
tree planting events where we bring together
neighbors and a lot of families to help leave a lasting
legacy and beautify their neighborhoods by planting
trees. Volunteering also affords me the opportunity
to be further involved in the community by being
able to speak to groups about trees and City Council
about tree issues.” - Lisa, TCA since 2009
“...I enjoy teaching, leading volunteers and
responding to tree care question…”
- Rick, TCA since 2010
“I hope to preserve as many trees as possible by
educating their importance in environment…”
- Nuala, TCA since 2000
Become a TCA
The Minnesota Tree Care Advisor
program, founded in 1993, aids in
the development of environmental
stewards through education and
promoting volunteerism.
TCAs receive their initial training
through what is called “Core
Course”, a total of 30 hours of
education and hands on training.
Each Core Course session is
limited to 20 people, to ensure
individualized attention.
Every three years a total of 12 hours
of education must be acquired to
retain Tree Care Advisor status, to
affirm that TCAs are receiving the
most up to date information on tree
care.
T r e e C a r e A d v i s o r
What you receive…
The most up to date research
based information.
Cutting edge publications from
the University of Minnesota,
Minnesota’ Department of Natural
Resources and Agriculture .
A manual of tree care information
created solely for Tree Care
Advisors.
A quarterly newsletter discussing
seasonal topics, fellow TCAs and
new research updates.
Discounts to other programs and
courses such as the Tree Inspector
Program and Shade Tree Short
Course.
Community Involvement
You will be one of the first to receive
an invitation to the most interesting
volunteer opportunities that:
Allow you to connect with others
who share your interest.
Give you the venue to share your
knowledge and love of trees.
Create healthier ecosystems
within your community.
Cost of the TCA Core Course
The TCA program offers two tracks.
The volunteer track has a reduced
registration rate, with the
understanding that you set a goal of
volunteering 100 hours within three
years.
The professional development track
has a higher cost and no volunteer
service hours are required. This track
is designed for adults working in a
profession where urban forestry
knowledge is needed, but they do not
have the time to go back to school,
and do not wish to contribute
volunteer time.
Gary Johnson and Patrick Weicherding coaching
TCAs prior to harvesting trees and collecting
research data. TRE nursery.