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GUFC First Quarterly Program and State Arbor Day Event

  • February 18, 2015
  • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Oval Hall at Wesleyan College, 4760 Forsyth Road, Macon


GUFC First Quarterly Program and

State Arbor Day Event


During the morning session, Dr. Ed Gilman, Professor of Environmental Horticulture at the University of Florida, will present:

  • Planting and pruning of younger trees
  • Innovative root management techniques
  • An outdoor pruning demonstration

After lunch will be the State Arbor Day Ceremony to recognize new and renewing Tree City USA communities, Tree Campus USA colleges, and Tree Line USA utilities present. Carolyn Crayton, founder of the Macon Cherry Blossom Festival, will also be honored with GUFC's Mary Helen Ray Legacy Award.


To round out the event, Wesleyan College's Dr. James Ferrari will give an update on the Wesleyan College Arboretum and lead a guided tour.


GUFC member price: $60

Non-member price: $75

CEUs:  4.25 ISA Certified Arborist and Municipal Arborist; 5 SAF Continuing Forestry Education credits.


Registration or more information

Georgia Arborist Association


Email:  info@georgiaarborist.org
Phone:  (404) 913-1422
Address:  GAA ~ P.O. Box 2516, Decatur GA 30031

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