A UCFS Learning Series webinar! Across the nation, urban and community foresters are grappling with the devastating impacts of natural disasters and the aftermath of recovery. Additionally, many of our most underserved communities lack the expertise and resources needed to assess and manage storm-damaged trees—essential elements for a healthy and resilient community. The Illinois Urban […]
Let's get to know each other. Join UCFS members and non-members for a regional meet-up in the Cincinnati area to socialize and learn from your peers. Inviting all urban and community forestry folks from Cinci and surrounding areas - Louisville, Lexington, Columbus, Indianapolis, etc. - to join us! Fill out the registration form below and […]
A UCFS Learning Series webinar! *This event is rescheduled to March 5th due to technical difficulties during its originally scheduled time. Leadership can be challenging, especially when fostering relationships among residents, city staff, community organizations, and businesses. How effectively are you engaging your community? Are you confident in communicating your vision and inspiring others to […]
A UCFS Learning Series webinar! Preserving Beech Trees for The Future UCFS Webinar Beech trees are a cornerstone of northeastern forests and treasured icons of our landscapes. However, their future is under significant threat due to Beech Leaf Disease (BLD)—a devastating condition caused by a microscopic foliar nematode. This disease has rapidly become one of […]
A UCFS Learning Series Webinar! Thank you to Bartlett Tree Experts for their support of the UCFS Learning Series Every movement starts with a single spark—but real change happens when that spark ignites a collective force. Inspired by Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point, this session will empower urban foresters to become change-makers and catalysts for […]
Welcome to the first of three webinars in UCFS's new Career Compass Series! Let us help you land a job in urban forestry! Thank you to Davey Resource Group for their support of this series! Navigating the job market can be overwhelming, especially for students and early-career professionals. This interactive webinar will provide essential guidance […]
A UCFS Learning Series Webinar - sponsored by Bartlett Tree Experts Tree inventories have come a long way from pen-and-paper surveys to cloud-based GIS systems—but the future is even smarter! Today, with cutting-edge technologies like AI, LiDAR, and machine learning, the way we assess, manage, and care for our urban forests is being completely transformed. […]
Come be with your tree people! This UCFS Member and Friends Meet-Up is a great way to connect with your fellow urban foresters to share, learn, and just kick back. See full details below and sign-up today!
Come be with your tree people and celebrate Pride Month 🏳️🌈! This UCFS Member and Friends Meet-Up, hosted with UCFS's Affinity Group LGBTree, is a great way to connect with your fellow urban foresters to share, learn, and just kick back. See full details below and sign-up today!
Welcome to the UCFS Learning Series! Thank you to Bartlett Tree Experts for sponsoring the Learning Series! RFP 101 for Urban Forestry: Crafting Effective Requests for Contractor Services in Tree Care and Maintenance Are you responsible for drafting or managing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) related to tree care, public tree maintenance, or other urban forestry services? […]
Welcome to the UCFS Career Compass Series! Thank you to Davey Resource Group for their support! Starting a new job can be exciting—but also full of questions no one quite prepares you for. How do you build a productive relationship with your new supervisor? What’s the best way communicate clearly and confidently when everything […]
Join UCFS members and friends for a virtual social with LGBTree! 🏳️🌈 Please join LGBTree, a UCFS Affinity Group, for a virtual social. This will be a time to socialize and be with your tree friends who self-identify as LGBTQIA+. There will be an opportunity to break into rooms for smaller group discussion. We want […]
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.
