TreeKeepers Spring 2026 Course Scholarship Application

TreeKeepers Spring 2026 Course Scholarship Application

Submissions due Friday, February 27th
Thank you for your interest in the TreeKeepers Course!

The Spring 2026 Course will be held at the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (839 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620).

Individuals who receive a scholarship are required to attend all TreeKeepers course classes, as well as assist for one hour before or after class to help with set up or breakdown.

The dates and times for the classes are as follows:

CLASS 1: Saturday, March 7th, 9 AM - 1 PM
CLASS 2: Saturday, March 14th, 9 AM - 1 PM (Pruning Day)

CLASS 3: Wednesday, March 18th, 6-7:30 PM (Virtual Planting lecture)

CLASS 4: Saturday, March 21st, 9 AM - 1 PM

CLASS 5: Wednesday, March 25th, 6-7:30 PM (Optional: final review)
CLASS 6: Saturday, March 28th, 9 AM - 1 PM (Final Exam)
CLASS 7: Saturday, April 11th, 9 AM - 1 PM (Planting Day)

Virtual review sessions will be done via Microsoft Teams and you can join from your home or wherever else is convenient.

Pruning Practicals will take place on Saturday, March 14th

Planting Practicals will take place on Saturday, April 11th

Final Exam will take place on Saturday, March 28th
Scholarship Applicant Information
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Openlands allocates limited available scholarships based on course partners and residents of the community area where the course is held. Check the boxes that apply to you-*

I am requesting a full tuition scholarship ($150).I am requesting a partial tuition scholarship ($75).I am a Chicago Park District Employee.I am a resident of the Auburn Gresham community area.I am a Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation employee or a GAGDC community partner.I am a Healthy Schools Campaign employee or am involved with a Space to Grow school.I am a participant in the Chicago Community Tree Equity Working Group.
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Do you have any volunteer experience? (Please specify)
List any unusual expenses or reasons for eligibility we would need to know to help us evaluate your scholarship request: (please be as specific as possible)
Please briefly state how you will use the Openlands TreeKeepers course curriculum and network to make an impact in your community
All TreeKeepers are expected to volunteer 25 service hours during the year following graduation. If granted a scholarship for the Openlands TreeKeepers Course, scholars will be expected to attend all classes and assist for one hour before or after an in person class to assist with set up or breakdown.*

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TreeKeepers Spring 2026 Course Scholarship Application

Scholarship Applicant Information