The Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program hosts a one-day conference in honor of the hardworking professionals and stewards that care for our community trees. Workshops are offered to enhance technical skills, discuss relevant topics in urban forestry, and network with professionals.
The conference also celebrates Vermont's Arbor Day with a proclamation and recognition of Vermont Tree Stewards Awards and Tree City, Tree Line, and Tree Campus designations. This event was formally known as the Arbor Day Conference.
Save the Date: May 29, 2025
The Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Conference will be held on May 29, 2025 at the Vermont State University Randolph Campus.
Registration will be available in March.
2025 Conference Sponsors
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors for their generous support of this year’s Urban & Community Forestry Conference. Your commitment to urban and community forestry strengthens our shared efforts to grow healthier, more resilient landscapes. Thank you for investing in Vermont’s forests, communities, and future!
Interested in supporting this year’s conference? Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.
Tree Level (Up to $500)
2024 Workshop Presentations
- Branching Out Together, VT UCF Staff
- Community Outreach Skills, Alyssa Johnson
- Community Science, Joanne Garton
- Community Tree Planting Grant, Darren Schibler
- Forest Health Update, Savannah Ferreiria
- Hazard Mitigation and Trees, Caroline Paske
- Planting Trees in the State Right-of-Way, Bonnie Donahue & Josh Behounek
- Town Forest Roundtable, Joanne Garton & Julie Frost
- Trees Really Are the Answer! Climate Adaptation and Resilience Strategies, Chris Campany
