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SUMMARY:Career Compass: Rooted and Rising: Turning Early Career Challenges into Lasting Success
DESCRIPTION:This is the first in our three-part Career Compass series. \nThe first five years of our careers rarely unfold the way we expect—and that’s not a setback\, it’s an opportunity. \n \nJoin us for an energizing\, peer-driven session that reframes the early career phase as a time of exploration and strategic positioning\, helping you move forward with clarity and purpose. Through candid\, real-world stories from peers we’ll explore how to turn everyday tasks into meaningful experience—connecting routine tree work to broader planning and ecological goals\, embracing less glamorous assignments as skill-building opportunities\, and becoming a go-to contributor across teams. \nThis interactive session—brought to you by the UCFS Young & Emerging Professionals—is the first of three in the Career Compass series\, designed to support your navigation through key stages of career growth. In Rooted and Rising: Turning Early Career Challenges into Lasting Success we’ll dive into how to stay motivated when progress feels slow\, handle rejection with professionalism\, and find a sustainable work-life balance while building your credentials. \nStep into a space built for connection\, learning\, and conversation—and take your first step toward building a career that is confident\, capable\, and impactful. You’ll leave with fresh \n perspective\, practical tools\, and a renewed sense of direction.\nAt the end of the webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify strategies for navigating the early career challenges\, gaining experience outside of work and developing a professional network.\nApply practical tools for staying motivated\, handling rejection\, and obtaining a sustainable work-life balance.\nTurn routine or less glamorous tasks into meaningful contributions that advance professional growth.\n\nThis workshop webinar is approved for 1 ISA CEU. \nRegister today!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/rooted-and-rising-turning-early-career-challenges-into-lasting-success/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T110000
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SUMMARY:Certified Urban Forest Professional Study Groups - Session One
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take the next step and become an ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional – but need help preparing for the exam?  \nUCFS has you covered! Starting in May\, we’ll host a five-part study group where you can connect with peers\, learn from experienced urban foresters\, and have access to a curated study resource list.  Prepare together to pass the exam with confidence.  Find out more and get started today!  \nSchedule  \nWeekly for five Fridays at 9am PT/10am MT/11am CT/12pm ET  \n\nMay 14: Session 1 \n\n\nMay 21: Session 2 \n\n\nMay 28: Session 3 \n\n\nJune 4: Session 4  \n\n\nJune 11: Session 5 \n\nInvestment \n$65 for UCFS members\, $100 for non-members \nMore information and registration here
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/certified-urban-forest-professional-study-groups/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T204401Z
CREATED:20260409T204401Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Community Engagement in Urban Forestry Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to Bartlett Tree Experts – our Exclusive Learning Series Partner! \nCommunity engagement is often treated as a supporting activity—but what if it were recognized as a core leadership function? \nIn 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\, risk assessment\, and municipal operations. Drawing on real-world experience\, this session demonstrates how meaningful community engagement strengthens trust\, advances equity\, and reduces operational and political risk. \nGrounded in the UCFS Accreditation Standards\, this session highlights best practices for embedding engagement into policy\, building trust through transparent structures\, and communicating with cultural awareness. Real-life case studies illustrate how insufficient engagement can create operational\, reputational\, political\, and equity risks—and how those challenges can be transformed through deeper collaboration and shared decision-making. You’ll leave with a practical framework for aligning engagement approaches with project risk levels. \nDesigned for municipal foresters\, nonprofit programs\, and community leaders\, Centering Community Engagement in Urban Forestry Leadership emphasizes that community engagement is not an “extra” skill—it’s a foundational leadership responsibility essential for advancing equity\, mitigating risk\, and ensuring long-term program success. \nJoin us to transform the way you lead—you’ll gain the tools\, strategies\, and inspiration to make community engagement a driving force in your urban forestry programs. \nAt the end of the webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply a leadership-centered framework to integrate community engagement into strategic planning\, risk assessment\, and municipal operations.\nEvaluate how different levels of engagement (inform\, consult\, involve\, collaborate\, empower) align with project risk and community impact.\nIncorporate engagement strategies that build trust\, advance equity\, and reduce operational and political risk.\n\n  \nThis webinar is approved for one ISA CEU. \nThis webinar supports your knowledge and learning for: \nUCFS Accreditation Standard: Standard 4\, Community Engagement \nISA Certified Urban Forest Professional (CUFP): Domain 3\, Communication and Public Awareness \nRegister here!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/centering-community-engagement-in-urban-forestry-leadership/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T161454Z
CREATED:20260515T161427Z
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SUMMARY:UWN Partner Event: The Harrisonburg Urban Wood Partnership
DESCRIPTION:This event is being posted on behalf of UCFS’s partner the Urban Wood Network (UWN). \nWhat: 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 with Rocktown Urban Wood. \nProgram Description: \nThe Harrisonburg Urban Wood Program works to reclaim wood from trees that are removed in the city—whether due to storms\, disease\, or development—and redirects that material away from waste streams. Instead of ending up as mulch or landfill\, the wood gets a second life. \nThat’s where Rocktown Urban Wood comes in as a key partner. They take that salvaged wood and transform it into usable products—furniture\, lumber\, and custom pieces—while also supporting local craftsmanship and small-scale manufacturing. \nTogether\, the partnership does a few important things: \n\nReduces waste by repurposing urban trees\nSupports the local economy through skilled labor and woodworking\nPreserves local character by keeping materials tied to the community\nPromotes sustainability in a very visible\, tangible way\n\nHarrisonburg has strong community buy-in and valuable public-private partnerships for this program. \nRSVP here
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/uwn-partner-event-the-harrisonburg-urban-wood-partnership/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T131739Z
CREATED:20260515T203448Z
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SUMMARY:Giving Trees a Second Life: Managing Urban Habitat Trees
DESCRIPTION:Dead\, dying\, and decaying trees are usually seen as urban forestry liabilities—but they are also some of the most valuable wildlife habitats in our cities. \n \nJoin us for Giving Trees a Second Life: Managing Urban Habitat Trees to explore how habitat trees support biodiversity and provide critical shelter and food sources for urban wildlife. From legacy trees to fallen logs\, discover how habitat value increases with tree age. \nWe will examine practical strategies for managing habitat trees in urban environments while balancing public safety\, risk management\, and community education. Learn how arborists and urban forestry professionals can integrate wildlife value into tree risk assessment and long-term management decisions\, including innovative techniques such as fracture pruning\, coronet cuts\, artificial cavities\, and the strategic placement of dropped logs. Gain insight into national conservation programs that bring people together to create healthier communities – and important role of urban trees. \nWhether you are developing habitat-focused management policies or looking for practical field applications\, this session will provide actionable tools and fresh perspectives for creating more ecologically resilient urban forests. \nRegister today and discover how trees can continue to serve their communities long after decline begins. \nThanks to Bartlett Tree Experts – our Exclusive Learning Series Partner! \nThis webinar is approved for one ISA CEU. \nThis webinar supports:\nUCFS Accreditation Program:  Standard 3\nISA Urban Forest Professional: Domain 1 \nRegister here!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/giving-trees-a-second-life-managing-urban-habitat-trees/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T224251Z
CREATED:20260618T224217Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTree Virtual Social 🏳️‍🌈
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Pride with LGBTree!  \nPlease join LGBTree\, a UCFS Affinity Group\, for a virtual social. Guest speakers will share their experiences and how queerness has shaped them personally and professionally. \nThis will be a time to listen\, reflect\, share\, and socialize with your tree friends who self-identify as LGBTQIA+. There will be an opportunity to break into rooms for smaller group discussions. \nWe want to ensure participants feel comfortable. Therefore\, we will keep this event open only to those in the queer community. We plan to have future events open to all\, including allies\, so please stay tuned. \nRegister here!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/lgbtree-virtual-social-%f0%9f%8f%b3%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%8c%88/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260701T162831Z
CREATED:20260608T164640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T162831Z
UID:18938-1783598400-1783602000@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:Career Compass: Navigating your First Leadership Role
DESCRIPTION:Stepping into leadership for the first time can feel exciting\, overwhelming\, and unexpectedly complex—especially when yesterday’s peers become today’s direct reports. \n \nJoin this interactive webinar designed for new urban forestry managers and accidental leaders where we will tackle the real-world challenges of leading people\, creating accountability\, and uplifting team morale. Through practical strategies and honest discussion\, we’ll explore how to set clear expectations\, navigate difficult conversations with empathy\, delegate effectively\, and build credibility as a leader. \n  \nLeadership is more than managing tasks—it’s managing energy\, communication\, and culture. In a profession shaped by public service\, emergencies\, seasonal demands\, and constant problem-solving\, maintaining morale and preventing burnout are essential leadership skills. This session will address the key challenges many new managers face but rarely receive training for\, including giving constructive feedback\, managing conflict within teams\, prioritizing competing demands\, and learning how to shift from “doing the work” to leading the people doing the work. \nWhether you recently stepped into a supervisory role or found yourself leading without formal training\, this session will provide practical tools\, relatable insights\, and actionable strategies you can immediately apply to your work. Join the conversation and gain the confidence to lead your team with clarity\, resilience\, and purpose. \nAt the end of the webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDevelop strategies for transitioning from peer to supervisor while building accountability and team cohesion.\nApply practical leadership tools for communication\, delegation\, conflict management\, and setting expectations.\nIdentify approaches for sustaining team morale\, managing personal energy\, and preventing leadership burnout in demanding urban forestry environments.\n\nApproved for one ISA CEU \nRegister here!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/branching-out-navigating-your-first-leadership-role/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T130000
DTSTAMP:20260701T181631Z
CREATED:20260629T182826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T181631Z
UID:18983-1784289600-1784293200@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:MFI Alumni Open-House - MFI grads only
DESCRIPTION:This event is only open to MFI alumni. \nReconnect\, recharge\, and continue your leadership journey with fellow MFI alumni during this interactive virtual open house. This is not a webinar! It is designed as space to share successes\, discuss challenges\, and exchange practical strategies for leading people\, projects\, and programs in today’s evolving urban forestry landscape. \nThrough facilitated breakout Canopy Conversations\, we will explore topics such as: \n\nPeople management: building a positive work culture\, motivating and empowering teams\, mediating conflict\, negotiating among team members and partners.\nMFI action plans and professional development: re-igniting motivation\, adapting goals\, and overcoming obstacles that have slowed progress.\nManaging challenging human dynamics: practicing response versus reaction\, strengthening adaptability\, responding to burnout\, and seeking support.\nProgram or initiative development: explore strategic planning and visioning; planning\, implementing and managing new programs; data gathering and analysis; and problem solving techniques.\n\nAt the MFI Alumni Open-House you’ll discover fresh ideas\, renewed inspiration\, and a chance to reconnect with your MFI cohort and broader alumni network – those people who understand the unique opportunities and challenges of urban forestry leadership! \nRegister here!\nNOTE: Having troubles with the registration link above? We’re working on the fix. In the meantime\, you can try opening the link in a private/incognito window or email Karla Nagy at knagy@ucfsociety.org\, and she’ll add you to the list!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/mfi-alumni-open-house-mfi-grads-only/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T214316Z
CREATED:20260618T214316Z
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SUMMARY:Advancing Urban Forestry with Credentials That Count
DESCRIPTION:Professional certifications and qualifications are more than letters after your name—they demonstrate expertise\, build credibility\, validate competencies\, and signal a commitment to professional excellence. As urban forestry programs face increasing demands and expectations\, specialized credentials can advance careers while helping organizations build a skilled\, knowledgeable\, and resilient workforce. \nJoin us for an engaging webinar that demystifies the world of professional certifications and qualifications in arboriculture and urban forestry. We’ll explore some of the industry’s most recognized qualifications and advanced credentials and share details about the new ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional credential (formerly the ISA Certified Arborist Municipal Specialist®) to help identify the best path for achieving professional milestones for you and your staff. \nAdvancing Urban Forestry with Credentials That Count provides an overview of ISA credential pathways\, application requirements\, and continuing education expectations. You’ll learn how organizations can leverage certifications and qualifications as part of workforce development\, succession planning\, recruitment\, and retention efforts. We’ll also explore how credential requirements and preferred qualifications in job descriptions can help attract qualified candidates\, establish clear performance expectations\, and strengthen urban forestry programs. \nWhether you are exploring your first certification\, expanding your qualifications\, or developing a workforce strategy for your organization\, this webinar will help you navigate the opportunities available and build a credentialing pathway that supports professional growth and organizational success. Join us to invest in your future\, strengthen your workforce\, and discover how professional credentials can help advance urban forestry careers and programs. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the purpose\, benefits\, and requirements of arboriculture and urban forestry certifications and qualifications.\nEvaluate which credentials best align with their professional experience\, career goals\, and professional development needs.\nDevelop a credentialing strategy for themselves or their organization\, including certification maintenance and the use of credentials in job descriptions and workforce planning.\n\nThanks to Bartlett Tree Experts – our Exclusive Learning Series Partner! \nThis webinar is approved for one ISA CEU. \nWebinar topic supports the UCFS Accreditation Program: Standard 1 \nRegister today!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/advancing-urban-forestry-with-credentials-that-count/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T183000
DTSTAMP:20260630T025857Z
CREATED:20260630T025857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T025857Z
UID:18986-1784737800-1784745000@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:UCFS Member and Friends Meet-Up: Washington\, DC
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get to know each other! Join UCFS members and non-members for a meet-up in Washington\, DC to socialize and learn from your peers. \nFill out the registration form below and use the calendar button to add the event to your calendar. We look forward to seeing you there! \n 
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-member-and-friends-meet-up-washington-dc/
LOCATION:Datcha Beer Garden\, 1600 7th Street\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T130000
DTSTAMP:20260708T172243Z
CREATED:20260608T164311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T172243Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Urban Trees\, Fire Behavior and Zone 0 (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:This is the first of a three-part series. Thank you to Dudek for supporting this Wildfire and the Urban Forest series. \nAs wildfire impacts continue to grow across communities\, arborists and urban foresters are increasingly called upon to assess\, reduce\, and communicate wildfire risk. In this introductory session of the Wildfire and the Urban Forest series\, we will explore the role urban trees and vegetation play in wildfire behavior\, focusing on the pathways of ignition and spread in urban areas and the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI). \nIntroduction to Urban Trees\, Fire Behavior and Zone 0 introduces fire science basics and the principles of defensible space around homes and structures. You’ll gain an understanding of wildfire ignition and spread and how tree placement and proximity to structures can influence wildfire risk. Through real-world examples and experience\, you will gain a deeper understanding how ember exposure\, nearby fuels\, and edge-of-structure conditions affect the vulnerability of homes and community trees. \nWhether you’re developing management plans\, responding to concerned community members\, or shaping community wildfire preparedness efforts\, this session will provide practical\, science-based insights to support informed decision-making about trees and wildfire risk. \nJoin this webinar to strengthen your understanding of wildfire risk in urban areas and strategies to develop fire-wise communities and trees. \nAt the end of the webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain how trees and near‑structure fuels can contribute to wildfire spread and structure ignition in WUI and urban contexts.\nDescribe the basic pathways of ignition (including ember exposure) and how vegetation can catch fire and transmit risk toward structures.\nIdentify high‑risk tree/structure proximity scenarios and discuss defensible\, practical vegetation management considerations near buildings.\n\nThis webinar is approved for one ISA CEU. \nRegister here!\nPart two of the series: Blueprint for Wildfire Resilience: Using Maps\, Plans\, and Data to Protect Urban Trees (Part 2) \nPart three of the series: Turning Knowledge into Action Workshop: Applying Wildfire Science and Planning in Urban Forest Management (Part 3)
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/introduction-to-urban-trees-fire-behavior-and-zone-0-part-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260827T212628Z
CREATED:20260608T165000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T212628Z
UID:18943-1788955200-1788958800@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:Blueprint for Wildfire Resilience: Using Maps\, Plans\, and Data to Protect Urban Trees (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:This is the second webinar in this three-part series. Thank you to Dudek for their sponsorship! \nUrban wildfire resilience isn’t created from a single plan—it emerges from a connected system of codes\, maps\, policies\, and partnerships that help communities understand risk and take meaningful action. For urban foresters\, these tools are increasingly important for protecting urban tree canopy\, guiding vegetation management decisions\, and ensuring that urban forests are integrated into broader wildfire preparedness and mitigation efforts. \nIn this 2nd session of Wildfire and the Urban Forest series\, we explore the essential planning resources that shape wildfire resilience and examining the purpose\, structure\, and practical application of the most common planning frameworks used across jurisdictions. You will discover how hazard and risk information is used to identify vulnerable areas\, prioritize mitigation actions\, and balance wildfire risk reduction with the many environmental\, social\, and economic benefits that urban trees provide. \nBlueprint for Wildfire Resilience highlights the growing role of GIS\, spatial risk modeling\, and interactive planning tools such as StoryMaps – technologies that are helping communities visualize risk\, communicate priorities\, engage stakeholders\, and make more informed decisions about urban forest management and wildfire mitigation. Whether you’re developing plans\, managing trees\, advising decision-makers\, or collaborating across departments\, you’ll leave with a stronger understanding of planning tools that can help integrate urban forestry into community wildfire resilience strategies. \nJoin us to discover how maps become strategies\, plans become action\, and urban forests become part of the solution in creating healthier\, safer\, and more resilient communities. \nLearning Objectives\nAt the end of the webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply wildfire planning resources\, such as codes\, Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps\, and risk assessments in mitigation and preparedness decisions.\nAnalyze Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs)\, Urban Forest Management Plans\, and Wildfire Mitigation Plans for supporting coordinated community resilience efforts.\nEvaluate GIS\, spatial risk modeling\, StoryMaps\, and other interactive planning tools for communicating risk\, engaging stakeholders\, prioritizing actions\, and supporting long-term implementation.\n\nRegister here!\nThis webinar is approved for one ISA CEU. \nThe webinar subject matter supports the following:\nUCFS Accreditation Program:  Standard 2\nISA Urban Forest Professional: Domain 1 \n  \nPart three of the series: Turning Knowledge into Action Workshop: Applying Wildfire Science and Planning in Urban Forest Management (Part 3) \nWatch part one of the series here: Urban Community Forestry Society- Education & Certifications
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/blueprint-for-wildfire-resilience-using-maps-plans-and-data-to-protect-urban-trees-part-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260827T144610Z
CREATED:20260820T164017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T144610Z
UID:19118-1789041600-1789045200@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:UCFS Accreditation: Showcase Your Urban Forestry Program
DESCRIPTION:Your community is doing great urban forestry work. Showcase your program to your community and a global audience of practitioners! \nJoin UCFS for an inside look at the fully launched UCFS Accreditation Program—an exciting opportunity for communities to demonstrate excellence\, strengthen their urban forestry programs\, and gain recognition for the work they do every day to grow\, protect\, and sustain their urban forests. \nUCFS Accreditation provides an opportunity to benchmark your urban forestry program against professional standards and practices\, demonstrate your team’s commitment to excellence\, identify opportunities for continuous improvement\, build civic pride\, and strengthen support for urban forestry investments and stakeholder engagement. \nUCFS Accreditation: Showcase Your Urban Forestry Program webinar will explore how accreditation can help your urban forests move from good to exceptional. You’ll learn what UCFS Accreditation is\, what the standards mean for your program\, how to apply\, where you can get support\, and what to expect through the entire process—from application and self-evaluation to documentation\, site review\, peer evaluation\, and ultimately\, recognition of your urban forestry program. \nJoin us to see what’s possible when your community’s urban forestry excellence is recognized. Whether you are considering applying\, want to prepare your program for accreditation\, or simply want to understand where your program stands\, this webinar will give you the information and inspiration to take the next step. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the purpose\, structure\, and standards of the UCFS Accreditation Program and opportunities to assess management strategies toward an international standard of practice.\nIdentify the steps\, documentation\, and preparation needed to pursue accreditation for their community.\nEvaluate the potential benefits of accreditation for your urban forestry program including how to leverage accreditation status with multiple stakeholders.\n\nThis webinar is approved for one ISA CEU. \nRead more about UCFS Accreditation. \nRegister today!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-accreditation-showcase-your-urban-forestry-program/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260730T190827Z
CREATED:20260730T190827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T190827Z
UID:19071-1789560000-1789563600@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:Sidewalks Vs. Trees: Integrating PROWAG\, ADA\, and Urban Trees
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to Bartlett Tree Experts – our Exclusive Learning Series Partner! \nAs 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 accessibility standards for sidewalks\, curb ramps\, street crossings\, shared-use paths\, and other pedestrian facilities within the public right-of-way. These updated requirements come on top of already challenging infrastructure and tree conflicts that urban foresters navigate each day. As agencies implement PROWAG\, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)\, and critical sidewalk installation projects\, urban forestry professionals have an important opportunity to shape projects that enhance accessibility while protecting the long-term health and benefits of the urban forest. \nSidewalks Vs. Trees: Integrating PROWAG\, ADA\, and Urban Trees explores practical strategies for integrating trees into accessible streetscapes through thoughtful planning\, design\, and long-term management. Using real-world examples\, this webinar will: \n\nExamine tree planting design solutions that support healthy tree growth that maintain accessible pedestrian routes.\nReview approaches to preserve mature trees during sidewalk and infrastructure improvements and reduce future conflicts between trees and the built environment.\nExplore strategies for effective collaboration with engineers\, landscape architects\, planners\, public works staff\, and disability advocates to form strong partnerships that develop shared solutions.\n\nJoin us and discover how integrated and strategic design and collaborations can create streetscapes that achieve pedestrian safety while supporting long-term canopy. You’ll come away with practical tools and collaborative strategies that help you navigate PROWAG and ADA requirements with confidence. \nTogether we can create safer\, greener\, and more inclusive communities with both accessible infrastructure and thriving urban forests. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain how the Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) influence sidewalk design\, tree preservation\, and urban forestry practices within the public right-of-way.\nEvaluate tree planting and preservation strategies to support accessible pedestrian facilities while promoting long-term tree health and canopy growth.\nDevelop collaborative strategies for engaging a wide range of stakeholders to balance accessibility requirements\, infrastructure investments\, and urban canopy goals throughout project planning\, implementation\, and maintenance.\n\nThis webinar is approved for one ISA CEU. \nThe webinar subject matter supports the following:\nUCFS Accreditation Program: Standard 2\nISA Urban Forest Professional: Domain 4 \nRegister here!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/sidewalks-vs-trees-integrating-prowag-ada-and-urban-trees/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T153000
DTSTAMP:20260826T205311Z
CREATED:20260826T205311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T205311Z
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SUMMARY:Trees\, Insurance & Risk: Navigating a Changing Landscape
DESCRIPTION: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. \nArborists and urban forestry professionals are facing a rapidly changing insurance landscape that can have significant implications for risk management\, urban canopy goals\, and day-to-day business operations. Insurance may increasingly influence decisions about trees—but arborists and urban forestry professionals have an opportunity to help shape those decisions. Understanding the issues\, speaking the language of risk\, and knowing how to respond can help professionals protect people and property without sacrificing sound tree care and long-term urban forest goals. \nTrees\, Insurance & Risk: Navigating a Changing Landscape explores how emerging insurance trends\, policies\, and requirements influence urban forestry decision-making.   You’ll gain an understanding of the tree care industry’s response\, including efforts by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) and the Urban and Community Forestry Society (UCFS) and collaborations with the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) to influence policy discussions. Most importantly\, you’ll leave with practical strategies for navigating insurance-related concerns with clients\, communities and municipalities\, including how ANSI industry standards provide liability protections\, how to strengthen contractual and RFP language\, and how ordinances and regulations intersect with insurance considerations. \nJoin us to get ahead of the conversation\, anticipate insurance-related challenges\, strengthen your risk-management approach\, and help shape a future where the insurance industry and tree care industry work together to protect trees and urban canopy goals. \nLearning Objectives\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe how insurance companies evaluate tree risk and the key tree-related factors influencing insurance decisions.\nApply ANSI standards\, contract language\, and risk management practices to tree inspection liability\, insurance requirements\, and municipal regulations.\nDevelop communication or policy strategies that support both risk reduction and the preservation of urban tree canopy goals.\n\nThis webinar is approved for 1.5 ISA CEU. \nThe webinar subject matter supports the following:\nUCFS Accreditation Program: Standard 3\nISA Urban Forest Professional: Domain 1 \nRegister here!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/trees-insurance-risk-navigating-a-changing-landscape/
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SUMMARY:Turning Knowledge into Action Workshop: Applying Wildfire Science and Planning in Urban Forest Management (Part 3)
DESCRIPTION:This is the third webinar in this three-part series. Thank you to Dudek for their sponsorship! \nUnderstanding 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 Urban Forest series to real-world challenges facing community and urban trees. \nIn Turning Knowledge into Action Workshop\, you’ll have the opportunity to join the conversation in small breakout groups with wildfire resilience and fire prevention experts to discuss local concerns\, ask questions\, and explore practical solutions. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how wildfire science\, risk assessments\, planning frameworks\, and community engagement strategies can support informed decision-making and effective mitigation efforts. \nWhether you’re an urban forester\, arborist\, planner\, community leader\, or wildfire practitioner\, this workshop provides an opportunity to dig into the details with experts and peers\, explore challenges unique to your community\, and identify meaningful next steps. \nJoin us for this dynamic workshop focused on translating ideas into action and building stronger\, more fire-adapted urban forests. \nLearning Objectives\nAt the end of the webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply wildfire hazard\, risk\, and planning concepts to evaluate community challenges and identify opportunities for planning\, mitigation\, ands preparedness.\nConsider key wildfire science\, tools\, and strategies in urban forestry decision-making.\nDevelop practical and actionable next steps to creating safer\, more fire-adapted urban forests\n\nRegister here!\nThis webinar is approved for 1.5 ISA CEUs. \nThe webinar subject matter supports the following:\nUCFS Accreditation Program:  Standard 2\nISA Urban Forest Professional: Domain 1
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/turning-knowledge-into-action-workshop-applying-wildfire-science-and-planning-in-urban-forest-management-part-3/
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SUMMARY:Career Compass: Building Partnerships That Get Things Done
DESCRIPTION:Please note: this webinar has been rescheduled from Oct. 1 to Nov. 5. \nThis is the third in our three-part Career Compass series. View previous sessions on our YouTube page. \n \nGreat 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. \nFor young and emerging urban forestry professionals\, learning how to work effectively with other city departments and community partners can be just as important as technical expertise. Whether you’re working with public works\, parks\, planning\, engineering\, sustainability\, communications\, elected officials\, nonprofits\, private-sector\, or community partners\, each group brings different priorities\, pressures\, and styles of working. \nBeyond the Trees: Building Partnerships That Get Things Done is a practical\, career-focused webinar that explores the soft skills that turn collaboration into action. Learn how to build rapport\, communicate across professional boundaries\, understand what motivates different partners\, manage competing perspectives\, and create the relationships needed to move projects from an idea to successful implementation. \nWhether you’re new to urban forestry or beginning to take on greater responsibility\, join us to strengthen your people skills\, expand your professional network\, and build the partnerships that make good projects possible—and successful. \nLearning Objectives \nAt the end of the webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify key relationship-building skills and strategies for collaborating effectively with other city departments\, agencies\, and community partners.\nApply communication and interpersonal strategies to build trust\, navigate differing priorities\, and find common ground among project stakeholders.\nDevelop approaches for strengthening partnerships and maintaining collaborative relationships that support successful project implementation.\n\nThis webinar is approved for one ISA CEU. \nRegister today!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/career-compass-career-growth-big-picture-thinking-expanding-your-impact/
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SUMMARY:UCFS Annual Conference and Tradeshow
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-annual-conference-and-tradeshow-2/
LOCATION:Union Station Hotel\, 1820 Market Street\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
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