Thanks to Bartlett Tree Experts – our Exclusive Learning Series Partner! As communities invest in safer and more accessible streets, urban foresters are increasingly challenged to preserve and expand tree canopy while meeting evolving accessibility requirements. The Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation, went effect in 2025 and establishes the national […]
This is the third in our three-part Career Compass series. View previous sessions on your YouTube page. Great urban forestry projects rarely happen because one person has all the answers. They happen when professionals build relationships, earn trust, navigate different perspectives, and bring people together around a common goal. For young and emerging urban forestry […]
Join us for an exciting webinar co-hosted by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) and the Urban and Community Forestry Society (UCFS) - the leading associations dedicated to helping you navigate the tree care and urban forestry professions. Arborists and urban forestry professionals are facing a rapidly changing insurance landscape that can have significant implications […]
This is the third webinar in this three-part series. Thank you to Dudek for their sponsorship! Understanding wildfire risk is only the first step—creating safer, more resilient urban forests requires turning knowledge into action. This 90-minute interactive workshop is designed to support the application of the concepts, tools, and strategies introduced throughout the Wildfire and the […]
Join us for the annual UCFS Conference and Tradeshow being held in St. Louis, Missouri. This is a can't miss event and a wonderful opportunity for you to be among your tree people. Registration will open Summer 2026. In the meantime, find out more here: Urban + Community Forestry Society Conference and Tradeshow
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.
