Registration is Now Open for the 2026 Tree Steward Training Class!

The new 2026 class will consist of a combination of online training sessions and field activities with a maximum of 32 students to facilitate the best field training possible. With a 15-week duration beginning August 4 and ending November 14, the online classes will precede the field activities held on every other Saturday at various locations in the Charlottesville area.

We look forward to meeting you, assisting you with the training program, working side-by-side with you and enjoying Piedmont Virginia’s beautiful urban and rural forests together as you progress through the class toward becoming a Tree Steward.

Tuition for the training is $160 and includes textbooks and other training materials, a Tree Steward carrying bag, and your membership dues through the end of 2027.

NOTE: Please go to the CATS website to view the complete class description and syllabus.

Questions? Email education4@cvilleareatreestewards.org