Nebraska Forest Service to Host Regional Tree Care Workshops in Wallace, Lexington, and Gordon
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Forest Service will host a series of free, hands-on Tree Care Workshops across western Nebraska in March, offering participants practical training in tree health, pest identification, and proper pruning techniques. Workshops will take place March 17 in Wallace, March 18 in Lexington, and March 20 in Gordon.
Each one-day workshop is designed for community members, volunteers, tree board members, and professionals interested in learning how to better care for trees and strengthen local landscapes. Sessions will focus on identifying emerald ash borer (EAB), recognizing signs and symptoms of infestation, and applying proper pruning practices to promote long-term tree health and safety.
“This workshop series is a great opportunity for people to build real-world skills they can use right away to care for trees in their communities,” said Kaden Vowers, Western Assistant Community Forester with the Nebraska Forest Service. “Healthy trees don’t happen by accident — they depend on informed care, and we’re excited to provide training that helps people protect and strengthen their local tree resources.”
Workshop Schedule and Locations:
- Wallace Tree Care Workshop — March 17, 2026 (Central Time)
Wallace Lions Club Building, 247 South Commercial Ave., Wallace, NE - Lexington Tree Care Workshop — March 18, 2026 (Central Time)
Meeting Room, 407 E. 6th St., Lexington, NE - Gordon Tree Care Workshop — March 20, 2026 (Mountain Time)
Gordon Community Building, 311 North Oak St., Gordon, NE
The Lexington workshop agenda includes a 9:30 a.m. session on emerald ash borer identification and hands-on bark scraping led by Lauren Keefe, followed by a pruning concepts presentation by Chrissy Land at 11:00 a.m. After a noon break (lunch not provided), participants will travel to Veterans Pavilion Park for a 1:00 p.m. hands-on pruning session using proper tools and personal protective equipment. The workshop concludes at 2:00 p.m. Comparable training content will be offered at the Wallace and Gordon sessions.
Registration for all workshops is free but required. Check out https://nfs.unl.edu/workshops/ to find out more and to register!
