Trees, Equity, and Community Engagement: A Virtual Program / State Arbor Day Event

Price: $40 - Register here

It is important that Georgia communities strive for equity in its tree canopy coverage, making sure that all neighborhoods have healthy trees and access to the benefits of healthy trees. It is also important that the communities themselves are involved in decision-making and participation. Join us for this 2.5 hour online program, with speakers, Seth Hawkins (Georgia Forestry Commmission), Dr. Jason Gordon (University of Georgia), Dr. Cassandra Johnson Gaither (U.S. Forest Service), and Dr. Na'Taki Osborne Jelks (Spelman College and West Atlanta Watershed Alliance). A special feature of this February 22 program is that the Georgia Forestry Commission will honor and recognize current and new Georgia Tree City USA communities, Tree Campus USA colleges and universities, and Tree Line USA utilities registered for the webinar. Registration: $40 $25 for Georgia Tree Council members (use discount code GTCMEMBER (no spaces, all caps) FREE to Georgia Tree City USA communities, Tree Campus USA colleges and universities, and Tree Line USA utilities. These groups should use the following discount codes when registering: TREECITYUSA (no spaces, all caps) TREECAMPUSUSA (no spaces, all caps) TREELINEUSA (no spaces, all caps) Paying by check? Enter the discount code PAYBYCHECK (no spaces, all caps) and send a check for the appropriate amount to Georgia Tree Council, P.O. Box 2199, Stone Mountain, GA 30086.