Join the Connecticut Tree Protective Association, the Tree Wardens’ Association of Connecticut, and the Connecticut Urban Forest Council on March 19 and March 20 as we celebrate these partnerships and the ways that trees bring us together. Presentations will be relevant to urban foresters, arborists, tree wardens, community volunteers and activists, non-profits, landscape architects, nursery professionals, students, city planners, engineers, and anyone that loves or works with trees. The event will feature tours of the extensive arboretum and winter tree identification, tree planting practices with hands-on demonstration, and tree risk assessment. Day 1 will feature talks on high performance urban canopy projects and preparing for oak wilt, then close with a social hour showcasing the DEEP PhotoVoice Project. Topics also covered over the two days include Trees and Tech, Urban Forests and Resilience, Community Engagement, and a field tour of urban forestry projects in New London. The concluding presentation on the Miyawaki Forest Method is sure to be thought provoking.
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Registration and more information: https://ctpa.org/branching-out-together/
CEUs available: CT 3A and 3D (pending), CT Forester, ISA, SAF, ASLA
Important information: Lunch will be in the Conn College dining hall which can accommodate all dietary restrictions and preference. This event will involve a lot of walking and time spent outdoors in all weather conditions. Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes. Shuttle buses will be available for those that need them.