John will facilitate and lead a discussion about basic fruit tree biology and fruit tree structure, and why we prune or don’t prune based on goals and the species of tree or shrub. He will demonstrate some basic fruit tree pruning techniques and call out things to avoid that might cause damage to fruit trees while pruning.

Class supplies to be provided by students:

• Students must provide their own safety glasses and gloves.
• They are welcome to bring their own hand saws, pruners, and loppers to learn some tricks of the trade in using them.

About the instructor, John Zehren: John brings to this class his background in teaching plant amnesty pruning classes. He has owned and operated Renaissance Tree Care for over 35 years and has taught his employees everything they need to know for tree care. John has a four-year degree in urban forestry from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and an Arborist credential from the International Society of Arboriculture.

All classes in Seattle REconomy’s Shoreline Sustainable Skill Series are offered at a reduced rate. Funding for this series has been provided, in full or in part, by the City of Shoreline. If cost is a concern, we encourage you to contact us at info@seattlereconomy.org to discuss options.

ACCESSIBILITY: 

• The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an all-gender restroom. The restroom is ADA-compliant.
• Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events. However, attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
• Please contact us with any accessibility needs or requests. 

GETTING THERE:

• By transit: Served by King County Metro bus RapidRide E Line on Aurora Ave N and N 165th.
• By bike: The venue is located one block west of the Interurban Trail. Shoreline Light Rail stations are each about 2 miles away. A bicycle rack is available outside the building. If the tool library is not open and space is available, students are welcome to bring their bicycles inside the building.
• Car parking: There is an asphalt parking lot that fits up to 20 cars. There is one ADA van accessible parking space with an access aisle.

Children are welcome at some classes with their parent or guardian on a case-by-case basis, either as a student or as an observer. If you would like your child to attend a class with you, please email info@seattlereconomy.org with their age and experience. Let us know if they will be a student or an observer, the name and date of the class, and we will determine if it is appropriate.