Registration is now open for the Rhode Island Tree Council’s fall “Tree Stewards” course at the AAA sawtooth building in Warwick. Lecture sessions are Sept. 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The planting session will be on a Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with the date and location to be determined. The course’s fee is $50.00 for RITree members and $75 for non-members. Seating for the course is limited.

“The Tree Stewards course provides an in-depth look at the basics of tree care and growth and covers various tree-related topics,” said John Campanini, RI Tree Council’s technical director. “It’s always been our most popular course, so seating fills up quickly. It’s only one of RI Tree’s many activities in its efforts to educate the public about trees and their benefits.”

The Tree Stewards Course is held in the fall and the spring at locations throughout Rhode Island. The course reviews the basics of tree care and tree growth, including the following topics: tree biology, tree identification, tree health, planting & pruning, urban forestry and soil.

The course also reviews insect and disease diagnosis, common invasives and plant stressors. Attendees should bring a lunch to the Saturday workshops. The course provides 21.5 ISA CEUs and 20 MG for landscape professionals.

For more information about the courses or to register, call Robin Enos at RI Tree at 401-764-5885 or visit its website: www.ritree.org. People also can register by emailing the organization at ritree@ritree.org.