Each year, the Urban and Community Forestry Society hosts a conference and tradeshow. This exciting event brings together members and non-members alike to network, learn, and knowledge share. Presentations from experts in the field, city tours, networking receptions, and more make this a can’t miss event! At the conference, you’ll:
Mark your calendars!
November 16 – Pre-Conference
St. Louis Through the Trees Bus Tour
Fun Run and Walk
November 17 – UCFS Full Conference
November 18-19 – Partners in Community Forestry Conference (hosted by Arbor Day, additional registration required)
Ready to learn from your urban forestry peers about how they Practice under Pressure? Check out this year’s agenda below!
Registration opens July 7, 2026!
Plan to join us from November 16-17, 2026 for the annual Urban and Community Forestry Society Tradeshow and Conference! It’s a great opportunity to network with and learn from fellow urban foresters who make daily tree planting and care decisions!
UCFS’s conference will be followed by the Partners in Community Forestry conference from November 18-19, 2026. Stay for the full week of learning!
ISA CEUs will be available for the attendees.
We look forward to seeing you in St. Louis! Read below for a summary of the week’s events. Additional details will be shared soon, so check back!
After the pre-conference activities on November 16, we’ll jump into a full day of educational and informative presentations from urban and community foresters from across the country. The UCFS Annual Conference brings together the frontline, boots-on-the-ground urban and community forestry professionals who are charged with making daily tree stewardship decisions in communities across the world.
This year’s theme is Practice Under Pressure. We will share presentations that focus on actionable strategies and innovative approaches to urban and community forestry in the face of many different pressures. Urban foresters operate at the intersection of multiple disciplines, blending science, policy, management, and community engagement to create sustainable and thriving urban forests. With ever-expanding responsibilities and limited time, urban forestry professionals need practical, real-world solutions that can be implemented effectively to address today’s challenges.
Presentations will provide evidence-based techniques, emerging best practices, and forward-thinking approaches that will empower urban foresters to make an immediate and lasting impact in their communities.
Presentations will explore topics such as:
Exhibit at the premier urban forestry conferences and reach two audiences in one location!
UCFS and the Arbor Day Foundation are excited to invite you to showcase your products and services at the annual Urban and Community Forestry Society Conference and Partners in Community Forestry Conference, held back-to-back in St. Louis, Missouri.
By exhibiting at these conferences, you will have the unique opportunity to connect with two distinct but related audiences in one place. With an estimated 750 plus attendees over the 3 days, this is a can’t-miss event for any organization in the urban forestry industry.
Why Exhibit?
What’s Included:
We look forward to seeing you in St. Louis!
Registration is $1,500. Registration will open on July 7, 2026.
Monday, November 16 from 1:00-4:00pm
To join us, add the tour with your registration!
Before conference sessions begin, join fellow urban and community forestry professionals for a guided tour of St. Louis that explores the city’s urban forest through the lens of history, resilience, equity, and community investment. From iconic parks to neighborhoods experiencing both environmental challenges and revitalization, you’ll discover how planning decisions, natural disaster recovery, and community partnerships are shaping a healthier, more equitable future.
Our journey begins at Brickline Greenway near Energizer Park, where an ambitious green infrastructure vision is reconnecting neighborhoods and expanding access to greenspace. From there, we’ll travel through the iconic Forest Park to explore the legacy of one of America’s great urban parks and the stewardship practices that continue to make it a model for urban forestry and public space.
As we travel through St. Louis neighborhoods, we’ll view the city’s history through its trees. We will see firsthand how communities are restoring and reimagining their urban forests through community-driven initiatives that are reversing damage from recent devastating tornado and the legacy of historic redlining and its influence on tree canopy distribution.
Along the way, we’ll stop at O’Fallon Park to explore ongoing restoration and neighborhood revitalization efforts before concluding at Kiener Plaza Park, where thoughtful landscape design and thriving urban greenspace showcase the power of trees to create welcoming, resilient downtown environments.
Don’t miss the opportunity to see examples of these critical urban forestry practices:
More than a sightseeing tour, this is an opportunity to gain fresh perspectives, exchange ideas, and connect with colleagues who share a passion for building stronger urban forests. Come see St. Louis through a new lens and leave inspired with innovative ideas and practical insights.
Special Guests:
We’ll be joined on the tour by guest speakers from the City of St. Louis Forestry, Great Rivers Greenway, and Forest ReLeaf who will share insider perspectives on organizational collaboration.
