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CanopyBloomington Launches Youth Tree Tenders Program: Four local high school students hired to help maintain trees in Switchyard Park

7/11/2022

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PictureJordis Keiffer, Junior at Bloomington High School South
​This summer, CanopyBloomington launched its inaugural Youth Tree Tenders Program, a paid work program for local high school students that trains and educates teenagers about the benefits of trees, tree maintenance, and other professional development activities.
 
This year, CanopyBloomington has partnered with the City of Bloomington to contract the maintenance of trees in Switchyard Park to students in the Youth Tree Tenders Program. With skilled, on-site training by Canopy’s Forestry Director, Hannah Gregory, the students are receiving hands-on experience with tree planting, pruning, and watering procedures that are conducive to growing well-established and healthy trees for the enjoyment and benefit of the Bloomington community.
 
Four local high school students – Althea Childers, Jordis Kieffer, Jason Lin, and Grant Hodson – have been hard at work learning these new skills. Jordis Kieffer, a Junior at Bloomington High School South, says, “Working as a Youth Tree Tender helps our local environment; the work we do will have a long-lasting impact in a positive way by providing better urban canopy around Bloomington.” Training will evolve over the course of the summer to adjust to the needs of the growing trees.

PictureFrom L to R: Althea Childers, Jordis Kieffer, Canopy Administrative Director Morgan Hicks, Grant Hodson, Canopy Forestry Director Hannah Gregory, and Jason Lin.
In addition to their training on tree planting and maintenance, the Youth Tree Tenders will receive weekly enrichment sessions with community professionals speaking to the group about topics such as personal finance, professional skills development, and resume writing.
 
CanopyBloomington believes this type of youth programming helps foster young environmentalists who see the importance of trees and their ability to mitigate climate change impacts. CanopyBloomington co-founder and Forestry Chair, Dr. Sarah Mincey, says, “Youth programs like this provide so many societal benefits – not only are we offering financial, social, physical, and educational benefits to our youth employees, but the outcomes of their work are a healthier, more sustainable urban forest which means a more resilient city for us all. As we face the growing impacts of climate change – a threat to the future for trees and our youth – this stewardship program provides a critical role, empowering our young people to be a part of the solution.”
 
To donate, volunteer, or learn more about CanopyBloomington, visit www.canopybloomington.org or email [email protected].

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Outdoor Sittings link
2/28/2023 06:41:27 am

Great initiative by CanopyBloomington to launch the Youth Tree Tenders Program! It's inspiring to see young people being given the opportunity to actively participate in the maintenance and preservation of trees in their community. The fact that four local high school students have been hired for this program not only provides them with valuable work experience but also creates a sense of responsibility and ownership towards the environment. Maintaining trees in Switchyard Park will not only enhance the beauty of the park but will also help to mitigate the impact of climate change. I hope that this program will continue to expand, and more young people will be encouraged to take part in the conservation of their surroundings. Kudos to CanopyBloomington for taking this important step towards a greener future!



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