Very cool thread, Ken and for a terrific cause to boot!
I would like add a PIF of my own. I am willing to donate a couple hours of my time for a fully hand's on course in the proper pruning techniques required to maintain your trees and shrubs.
We will cover the proper equipment required and how to care for it. A full walk thru plant identification portion of everything in your yard, their tendencies, needs etc. Then instruction in how the average homeowner can do the vast majority of the smaller tasks themselves and not have to pay a contractor for it. (Calgary area only though. Approximate value: $250.00)