Thanks to Bartlett Tree Experts – our Exclusive Learning Series Partner! Community engagement is often treated as a supporting activity—but what if it were recognized as a core leadership function? In this dynamic Learning Series session, we will explore how to elevate engagement from a checklist of outreach tasks to a leadership-centered framework that informs strategic planning, […]
This event is being posted on behalf of UCFS's partner the Urban Wood Network (UWN). What: Municipal urban wood programs are a cornerstone of the urban wood industry. Across the country, cities have built partnerships with local urban wood processors. At this educational webinar, audience members will learn about Harrisonburg, Virginia urban wood projects and collaborations […]
This is the second in our three-part Career Compass series. View previous sessions on your YouTube page. Designed for new managers and emerging leaders, the Career Compass Session 2 focuses on the transition from peer to supervisor and the complexities of managing people for the first time. We will examine ways to sustain team morale […]
This is the third in our three-part Career Compass series. View previous sessions on your YouTube page. Career Compass Session 3 expands the focus to long-term career development, recognizing when to take on larger, high-impact projects and how to assess timing, capacity, and risk. We will examine cross-disciplinary collaboration and effective communication across fields like […]
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 17 from 1:00-4:00pm
To join us, add the tour with your registration!
Join the Urban and Community Forestry Society (UCFS) and the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation for a half-day bus tour exploring how urban forestry practices are evolving to meet the challenges of a hotter, drier climate. This tour is designed for practitioners, planners, and policymakers interested in practical, replicable strategies for building climate-resilient urban landscapes with limited water resources.
Throughout the tour, we’ll explore how cities can proactively adapt to aridification by redesigning public spaces, rethinking irrigation systems, and collaborating across departments and with community partners. Expect a balance of big-picture strategy and actionable detail.
Featured Tour Stops and Highlights:
🌿 Turf Removal & Tree Replacement at Community Parks
See how traditional grass lawns are being replaced with water-smart landscapes by the City of Henderson. At one park site, learn how a communication challenge over tree removals evolved into a model of public engagement, resulting in more—and better—trees planted with long-term resilience in mind.
🦉 Bird Preserve and Partnership with Audubon Society
Explore a vibrant bird preserve developed through a partnership between the City of Henderson and the local Audubon Society. Discover how external collaborations can unlock funding (including grants) and expand habitat while boosting urban canopy goals.
🚧 Street Diet and Green Infrastructure
Visit a transformed urban street where pavement removal made way for tree planting pits and green infrastructure. This site demonstrates how every tree in Henderson is planted with a sustainable irrigation plan—and how all cities can innovate in the right-of-way.
💧 Irrigation Systems & Incentive Programs
Get practical insights on installing and maintaining efficient irrigation systems in challenging settings. Learn how internal and external partnerships (including with the Southern Nevada Water Authority) are creating incentives that drive real change toward water-wise tree planting and landscaping.
What You’ll Take Home:
Special Guests:
We’ll be joined on the tour by guest speakers from the, local Audubon Society, City of Henderson Sustainability Office and the Southern Nevada Water Authority, who will share insider perspectives on interagency collaboration and the mechanics of water incentive programs.
