Join us for a UCFS Learning Series webinar! Every day, laws are passed all over the world that impact local municipalities. When Florida lawmakers passed Florida Statute 163.045 it created waves across the urban forestry community. Passed in 2021, this statute brought unforeseen challenges to the tree care industry, reshaping both its practices and ethical […]
Join us for the UCFS Learning Series co-hosted with the Utility Arborist Association! In the evolving landscape of safety practices, the concepts of Safety I and Safety II have existed to analyze work activity and keep workers safe. The shift from traditional Safety I approaches to the contemporary Safety II, often referred to as Safety […]
Join us for a UCFS Learning Series webinar! Along with providing beauty and environmental benefits for the 80% of Americans who live in urban areas, urban and community forests provide a habitat for wildlife and, arguably, even greater ecological benefits as trees reach end of life. When trees in the urban forest are removed for […]
The field of urban forestry is young and rapidly growing. Young and emerging professionals are helping to shape the emerging field and will be the future face of the industry. Join us for the first meet up of the UCFS's Young and Emerging Professionals committee focused on people working in or studying urban forestry who […]
Join us for the UCFS Learning Series! In modern times, tree protection laws and ordinances of all different kinds are found in many jurisdictions. But if a law or ordinance conflicts with the fundamental rules of a state or federal constitution, then the law is invalid to the extent of conflict. This presentation discusses a […]
Join us for a UCFS Learning Series! This Learning Series event is hosted in collaboration with the American Public Works Association. Free for UCFS Members; $20 for non-members Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has proven to be one of the most destructive invasive species to ever hit North American forests. Exactly 20 years after its first […]
Join UCFS members and friends for a meet-up during the MidAtlantic Chapter ISA Annual Conference! Date: Monday, October 7 Time: 6:30-7:30pm, Eastern Time Location: Delta Mariott, 725 Woodlake Drive Chesapeake, Virginia in the Luminous Restaurant and Lounge Your local hosts: Jamie King, American Forests RSVPs appreciated, but not required. Register at the link below – members log-in; non-members […]
Come be with your tree-people! Join UCFS members and non-members for a meet-up during the New England Chapter ISA Annual Conference to socialize and learn from your peers. Date: Tuesday, October 8 Time: 7:00-8:00am, Eastern Time Location: New England ISA Conference, Crown Plaza, Warwick, Rhode Island Your local hosts: David Lefcourt, City of Cambridge, MA […]
Come be with your tree-people! Join UCFS members and non-members for a Chicago-area meet-up to socialize and learn from your peers. Date: Monday, October 14 Time: 5:00-8:00pm, Central Time Location: Noon Whistle Brewery, 800 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148 Your local hosts: Joe Hansen, Village of Wilmette Eric Hendrickson, Village of Lombard Grant Jones, Village of Oak Park […]
Join UCFS members and friends for a virtual LGBTree meet-up! Please join LGBTree for our first virtual social. We will listen to a personal talk from Natalie Krug. Natalie is an Arborist/Urban Forester in San Mateo County, California. She will discuss how embracing her queerness as an adult and professional led to interesting revelations about […]
Join us for a UCFS Learning Series! Urban foresters across the United States and Canada face an ever-growing workload and demand for critical tree maintenance services involving the removal of pruning, removals, and stumping. This increase is driven by greater public awareness, extreme weather, climate change, invasive species, development pressures, and growing or aging urban forests. […]
Come be with your tree-people! Join UCFS members and non-members for a Bay-area meet-up to socialize and learn from your peers. Join UCFS members and friends for a meet-up in the Bay Area! Date: Saturday, October 26 Time: 11:30-1:30pm, Pacific Time Location: Tony and Albas Pizza and Pasta Restaurant, 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, […]
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.
