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Postponed Tree Root Collar Excavation with Extension Educator, Ryan Pankau

postponed
Event Date(s)
Location
Douglas Discovery Garden
County
Vermilion


Join U of I Extension Educator, Ryan Pankau at Douglas Discovery Garden at the end of October for a program on tree health with Ryan demonstrating how to excavate a tree root collar. Ryan will help you identify the root collar on various trees at Douglas Discovery Garden so you know what to look for in the field. 

Ryan Pankau, Horticulture Educator, University of Illinois Extension has more than 20 years of experience as an arborist and forester and continues to provide arboriculture and forestry expertise through Extension programs.

He will demonstrate how to correct some common issues with a root collar excavation, which is a practice anyone can perform at home. Ryan will also explain why it is crucial to remove the burlap from new trees before planting them in your landscape.

Douglas Discovery Garden is located on the southeast side of Danville off Bowman Ave close to 74. Parking is available on the street near Florida and Wayne. Any and all Covid policies in place at the time by University of IL Extension will be followed. Please bring a chair and dress for the weather.

While there is no charge to attend this presentation, we ask that attendees please register to receive handouts. Register by calling 217.442.8615 or online at the Vermilion County Extension Master Gardener website

University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact the Vermilion County office at 217-442-8615.  Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs.