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 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.
