CUFC’s Annual Conference on Demystifying Success in Urban Forestry

Was held on Thursday February 29, 2024 at the Aqua Turf in Southington, CT. Thank you to all who contributed to a successful event.

Registration is now closed.

Event Details

The theme of this year’s conference is “Demystifying Success in Urban Forestry“. The Keynote Speaker is Dr. Cynnamon Dobbs of the University of Connecticut. Dr. Dobbs will talk about “Urban Forests for All: Thinking Beyond Tree Planting“. Dobbs will discuss the complex topic of culturally respectful urban forest management, the acknowledgement of tree disservices, careful attention to how and why trees are planted and paying full attention to the maintenance needs of trees can serve to promote support for urban forests of our future.

The program will also include two panels discussing success within urban forestry. The first panel, on “Planning for Success in Urban Forestry“, will be moderated by Dr. Danica Doroski, Urban Forestry Coordinator at DEEP. The panel, on “Implementing Success in Urban Forestry“, will be moderated by Heather Dionne of Sav-A-Tree. The panelist speakers come from a variety of backgrounds — municipal, utilities, non-profit, and corporate.

The conference will conclude with a presentation on a successful urban forestry program. Martin Begnal of the Friends of Riverside Cemetery in Waterbury will present on “The Trees of Riverside Cemetery“. As the Friends of Riverside have sought to revitalize this 36 acre historical site right in the middle of Waterbury, they have come to appreciate the importance of trees as an integral aspect to the cemetery.

In addition to the presenters, exhibitors have also been invited to participate in the Conference. Time has been allocated with the program to allow attendees to visit with the exhibitors. Attendees may also earn Continuing Education Credits by listening to the presenters and visiting with the exhibitors.

Space for exhibitors is limited. The registration rate for commercial exhibitors is $150. For non-profits, the registration rate is $100. This includes one lunch ticket.

We hope to see you there! Please reach out if you have any questions!