EVENTS
Surrey Tree Warden Network - Training 2026
Friday 11 September: Hedgerows: Nature’s Highways
If you would like to sign up for this course please email the secretary at secretary@surreytreewardens.org.uk
Previous Events:
Surrey Tree Warden Network - Training 2026
Please find below details for the next two STWN training sessions.
Threats and Challenges to Our Trees: Friday 19th June at 7pm via ZoomThis module outlines some of the challenges that trees face including in gardens, near existing buildings, on development sites and how Tree Wardens can help.
Tree Warden Induction Course: Friday 3rd July at 7pm via ZoomThis is a mandatory course for all new tree wardens and must be taken in order to qualify for the STWN tree warden insurance cover. An introductory module which will help you to understand the history and structure of the Tree Warden Scheme, the role of Tree Wardens and why trees matter.
If you would like to sign up for either course please email the secretary at secretary@surreytreewardens.org.uk - Zoom invitations will be issued nearer the time.
Surrey Tree Warden Network - Training Spring 2026
Please find below details for the next two training sessions (all via Zoom) for Tree Wardens:
Basic Tree Warden Induction: Friday 27th March 2026 at 7pm.
This is an introductory module for members which will help you to understand the history and structure of the Tree Warden Scheme, the role of Tree Wardens and why trees matter. This module has to be completed in order for you to be covered by our Insurance offering.
Tree Biology: Wednesday 22nd April at 7pm
A peek into the fascinating science of trees, this module helps you understand a tree as a dynamic living system made up of various parts and processes which enable it to grow and reproduce.
If you would like to sign up for a session or two please email the secretary at secretary@surreytreewardens.org.uk - Zoom invitations will be issued nearer the time.
Visit to Wisley 11 April 2026
Our plans last year for an Autumn walk at the RHS garden at Wisley were scuppered by an M25 shutdown and then a gas leak which meant the garden was all but impossible to reach. Now: a new year, a new plan. Jonathan Newell, Head of Public Engagement at Wisley, and a fount of knowledge on the trees in the garden has again agreed to do a guided walk for Surrey Tree Wardens.
DATE: Saturday 11 April.
TIME: Arrive by 9.30 at the main entrance. The guided walk will begin at 10.00 at the Hilltop building inside the garden, a ten to fifteen minute walk away. A shuttle bus is available for those with mobility problems. The meeting point will be outside Hilltop at the back entrance behind the building.
COST The walk is free, but entry to the garden is not. If you are an RHS member, you come in for free with your membership card. But please do consider making a donation to the Surrey Tree Warden Network to cover costs and boost our funds. A five pound donation would be most welcome. For non RHS members, we have a special discounted price of £8.30 per person. All places must be booked and paid for in advance, and no later than 1st April 2026. If you would like to come, please contact Liz Ramsay lizramsay@aol.com to book a place, and include your membership number.
The guided walk will last for about an hour and a half to two hours, and will be at a slow pace. Jonathan is entertaining and knowledgeable about all things arboreal. Warm clothing and wellies or waterproof boots are recommended: we will likely be walking off the paths and through long grass. When the walk is over you are free to explore the rest of the garden, and enjoy lunch in one of the many cafes.
Please contact lizramsay@aol.com if you would like to join us.
Surrey Tree Warden Network - 2025 Training Schedule
Friday 5th September 2025: Basic Tree Warden Induction. (Zoom) This is an introductory module for new members which will help you to understand the history and structure of the Tree Warden Scheme, the role of Tree Wardens and why trees matter. This module has to be completed in order for you to be covered by our Insurance offering.
Friday 10th October 2025: Biology. (Zoom) A peek into the fascinating science of trees, this module helps you understand a tree as a dynamic living system made up of various parts and processes which enable it to grow and reproduce.
Wednesday 12th November 2025: Tree Threats. (Zoom) This module outlines some of the challenges that trees face including in gardens, near existing buildings, on development sites and how Tree Wardens can help.
Wednesday 3rd December 2025: Hedgerows. (Zoom) New module! The zoom sessions run for approximately one hour each.
To register for a session or to get more information please email the secretary at secretary@surreytreewardens.org.uk. Once you have completed the induction course you will receive a certificate of training completion, a comprehensive learning guide, which is generously provided by The Tree Council for your future reference and be covered by the STWN insurance. Details of our insurance offering can be located here.
AGM 2025 - 4th October 2025
The Autumn Network Meeting is on Saturday 4th October 2025 at the Nutfield Memorial Hall.
The meeting agenda and details are given on this link: STWN Autumn Meeting Agenda
It's a fantastic chance to get up to speed with much that is new in the world of trees and hedgerows and to meet fellow tree wardens at the same time.Also a great opportunity to hear from and chat with Jon Stokes, Director of Trees, Science and Research at The Tree Council. Jon will be with us for the day - he is one of a kind and full of knowledge he just loves to share with tree wardens. At our request he will have copies of his recently published book 'Trees of Britain and Ireland' to sell and sign for any interested members - please do bring some cash if you'd like one.
One of the sessions will review just what it means to be a tree warden and how we can help each other to reach our individual and group goals.
Trees and the impact they have on health and recovery from illness, feature with our NHS speaker and after lunch a guided tree walk has been planned.
If you haven't done so already, please do email secretary@surreytreewardens.org.uk to register - we are very excited to share this special day with you.
AGM 2024 - 6th July 2024
Further to the earlier 'save the date' notification, members are warmly invited to attend the Surrey Tree Warden Network AGM to be held on Saturday 6th July 2023, 10am-4.30pm with registration from 9.30am.
Venue: Tringham Village Hall, Benner Lane, West End, Woking, Surrey, GU24 9JP. There is plenty of parking available on-site.
The formal schedule and voting document is here for you to view. If you wish to nominate a candidate, please complete the form and return it to the secretary by 22nd June 2024.
The AGM itself should take approximately 20 minutes of the day's events, an agenda for the rest of the day is available here. In addition to a selection of talks and activities there will be a visit to Windlemere SANG to view the community plantings that have taken place over the last few years.
The event is a great opportunity to meet each other and to welcome new members in person, we really look forward to welcoming you - please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions.
secretary@surreytreewardens.org.uk