We’re happy you’re here! The Urban & Community Forestry Society (UCFS), is an international community dedicated to helping you grow as a professional so that you can grow and maintain more trees. When we do this together, we create healthy communities for people and planet. The work you do is vital, unique, and needed more than ever. Join the UCFS today so you can connect with key learnings, grow as a professional, and network with people who understand you and your work.
Members get access to the exclusive UCFS Membership Hub where they can use the Mentor Quick Match tool, going groups, access the Discussion Forum, and more!
Got a question? One of us is sure to have an answer. Learn from the best to become the best. Have some years under your belt? Lend your knowledge to your fellow members so we can all grow.
Great minds think alike, and with over 2,100 great minds in the industry to get to know, you’re bound to find a good friend or two.
Whether you’re just sprouting in the industry or you have your roots firmly planted in forestry, UCFS Programs offer a wide range of opportunities to grow alongside your fellow forestry professionals.
Members get exclusive discounts on our conferences and training programs.
With so many members, there’s a lot of knowledge to go around! Connect with fellow arborists and learn from each other, so we can all grow together.
Our Municipal Arborist Mentoring Program is a unique opportunity to teach and learn alongside budding professionals so you can help the future of our industry grow.
Get in on the action early! As a member, you can reserve your spot at our conferences ahead of time.
UCFS members get discounts on registration to our annual conference.
We want to hear from you! Tell us about your case studies, research, and strategies. We know how much experience you have and want to hear your voice!
Although our members and their extensive knowledge are spread all over the world, you don’t have to travel to learn! With your UCFS membership, you get access to monthly virtual Learning Series workshops and townhalls, with some even offering CEUs.
The opportunities for growth are endless. From learning opportunities to training programs, you can advance your career from your computer.
Need to branch out to get your name out there? Advertise your services in the City Trees Publication to expand your outreach.
We love to highlight folks who are doing great things in the world of urban forestry. Will you be the next member to be featured?
If you make or support a daily tree stewardship decision, you belong at the Urban and Community Forestry Society. Review the membership options below, click the link, and fill out the form to complete your members.
We’re excited to welcome you as a member today!
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.
