Atlanta’s urban foresters and protectors, Trees Atlanta, have some great programs coming up. If you’re interested in the health of our urban forests, these might be the classes for you!
The Future of Urban Trees and Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Tue Feb 13 | 12pm-1:30pm | Trees Atlanta Kendeda TreeHouse
Registration is required here
As cities expand and areas urbanize, flooding caused by inadequate infrastructure, lack of canopy cover, and resulting high heat index have become major concerns. Many technological advances are needed to meet these changing needs. Join us during a lunch time demonstration to learn about the company’s Citygreen modular Stratavault system which employs advanced design geometry and reinforced copolymers to produce an incredibly robust, skeletal matrix to support tree root systems in urban environments.
Specialists will be on site at the Trees Atlanta Kendeda Building to explain the impact of using a Stratavault system in planting urban trees. Participants will have an opportunity to see the system in-person at a recently installed planting at the Trees Atlanta campus. Come with questions on how to incorporate this technology into your expanding cityscapes. The later portion of this presentation will take place outdoors to physically view and asses the Stratavault system. ***ISA CEU credits are available for professionals who register and attend this event (Certified Arborist: 1.5; BCMA – Management: 1.5; Municipal Specialist: 1.5)***
Speaker Series: Urban Tree Care 101
Wed Feb 14 | 7pm-8:30pm | Trees Atlanta Kendeda TreeHouse
Free Registration Required here
Welcome to Atlanta! Learn more about Atlanta’s lush urban landscape with Christie Bryant, former president of the Georgia Arborist Association, as she guides newcomers through an essential urban tree care course during this special Georgia Arbor Week event.
Learn how to:
· Live and thrive with mature trees specific to Atlanta
· Understand local tree ordinances
· Perform tree-care basics
· Evaluate your landscape and soil
· Get involved with Atlanta’s urban forest culture
Additionally, you will be able to receive a complimentary native tree seedling perfectly suited for your home. Help us match you with the most compatible tree by documenting your landscape ahead of time. ***ISA CEU credits are available for professionals who register and attend this event (Certified Arborist: 1.5; BCMA – Management: 1.5; Municipal Specialist: 1.5)***
Lunch and Learn: Friend or Foe? Bamboo in Atlanta’s Urban Forest and Beyond
Wed Feb 28 | 12pm-1:30pm | Trees Atlanta Kendeda TreeHouse
Free Registration Required here
Bamboo is the fastest renewable plant on Earth which can provide sustainable and accessible building materials, erosion control, habitats, and even food! Yet this super plant has a complex reputation in Georgia. Ann Richardson is an expert on bamboo plants and will address whether bamboo is friend or foe in Atlanta’s urban forest and beyond.
During this special Invasive Species Awareness Week Lunch and Learn, we will tackle the misconceptions of Bamboo in Atlanta and beyond. This talk will shed light on the history, cultural relevance, growing habits, management, and many uses of this plant. Joining Ann at the Lunch & Learn is Trees Atlanta Forest Restoration Manager, Madison Cummiskey who will share more about the work done in greenspaces around Atlanta to address invasive species. ***ISA CEU credits are available for professionals who register and attend this event (Certified Arborist: 1.5; BCMA – Science: 1.5; Municipal Specialist: 1.5)***
