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Hands-on Sustainable Fruit Tree Care Workshop

Mar 7, 2026 8:00am-4:00pm

View and share the flyer View and share the flyerJoin us for a hands-on sustainable fruit tree care workshop with ISA-certified Arborist Zach Engelking, Saturday, March 7th from 8am to 4pm. Zach Engelking holds a B.S. in Natural Resources. He has worked in tree care for nearly 20 years and currently manages the Division of Arboriculture for EC3 in Madison, WI. In his free time, Zach enjoys volunteering with international agroforestry projects and tending to his hobby orchard at home.

This workshop blends classroom learning with outdoor hands-on training and will cover:

Establishing a small-scale home orchard
Trees and site selection
Control methods for pests and disease
Multi-faceted tree care
Pruning techniques

Dress for the weather; we plan to spend a few hours outdoors. Note: Participants must be able to walk short distances on uneven ground.
Supplies: hat, water bottle, hand pruning shears (optional)

Registration fee: $75/person, includes breakfast & lunch - sign up here. The registration deadline is March 1st.

Need lodging? Email macclodging@macenters.org to inquire about dorm-style accommodations (available for a modest fee).

Questions? Email macenterchicago@ammagroups.org

MA Center Chicago 41W501 Keslinger Rd, Elburn, IL 60119

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WHITE FLOWER MEDITATION

Sunday through Friday at 6:00 pm

Amma requests everyone to regularly practice this meditation once or twice a day for the benefit of the entire world. Join us live or via Zoom: https://bit.ly/maccmed

Meeting ID: 828 7832 9402

Passcode: 092753

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EVENING BHAJANS

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Closing prayers and arati

Hands-on Sustainable Fruit Tree Care Workshop

WHITE FLOWER MEDITATION

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