The Docent Training Program prepared volunteers to lead engaging walking tours that bring our city's urban forest to life. As a Certified Volunteer Docent, you'll guide tours through the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum, Neighborhood Arboreta, and other restored greenspaces, sharing the stories behind the trees and the communities that care for them. Docents can also use their training to lead other speaking roles representing Trees Atlanta, such as talking about Trees Atlanta's mission and programs at community meetings and events.
This year's training will focus on the area surrounding Trees Atlanta's new headquarters, the newly developed Beltline paths, and underrepresented greenspaces across the city.
The program includes five interactive classes and hands-on tour experience to become Certified. Both youth and adults are welcome! Youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Ready to grow your knowledge and your voice as an ambassador for Trees Atlanta? Learn more about what it means to be a Docent here.
2026 Docent Training Schedule (subject to change):
Sat., January 24: Introduction and Program Overview
Sat., January 31: Introduction to the Atlanta Beltline and Arboretum
Sat., February 7: Tree Identification
Sat., February 14: How to Lead a Tour & Ambassador Role
Sat., February 21: Arbor Day Planting Project (Optional)
Sat, February 28: Mock Tour
View our full Calendar of Events at treesatlanta.org/events.
You may also like the following events from Trees Atlanta:
- This Wednesday, 26th November, 10:30 am, Holiday Tree Tour: Atlanta Beltline Arboretum Eastside Trail in Atlanta
- This Friday, 28th November, 10:30 am, Holiday Tree Tour: Atlanta Beltline Arboretum Eastside Trail in Atlanta
- Next Sunday, 7th December, 09:30 am, Tree Tour: Health, Wealth, and History on the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum Eastside Trail in Atlanta
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