Tower Hill Botanic Garden and Speak for the Trees Boston will hold an online Urban Tree Symposium on February 4th from 9 am to 3 pm.
Tower Hill Botanic Garden’s annual Urban Tree Symposium is dedicated to exploring the importance of urban forests and ways we can improve our green spaces. Each symposium brings together experts in the fields of forestry, horticulture, biology, technology and more. You can expect to hear current and important information that will impact your work in our communities and your own home. The symposium is geared toward current and aspiring professionals, but all are welcome.
Agenda
9 am – Welcome and Opening Statements
9:15–10:15 am Nina Bassuk: Strategies for Growing Trees in Tough Urban Sites
Short Break
10:30-11:30 am Molly Henry & Chris David: Tree Equity Score: What it is and how to unlock its potential
Lunch
12:15- 1:45 pm Ed Gilman, PhD: An Approach to Pruning you Won’t Forget
Short Break
2 – 3 pm Felicia Hubacz: 2021 Review of Massachusetts State Forest Health
Cost for the symposium is $40 to $95
To register, go to https://www.towerhillbg.org/urban_tree_symposium/