Green Infrastructure & Community Adaptation in a Changing Climate
The 2027 Urban Forestry Convening, hosted by Our Community Forestry, brings people together around urban and community forestry, asking not just how we manage our urban forests today, but how we adapt them for a changing climate.
This year, we’re focusing on the intersection of the built environment and urban tree care. That means bringing planners, public works staff, developers, and municipal decision-makers into the same room as arborists, foresters, and the community members who live in and are shaped by that built environment. Together, we’ll explore where these fields already overlap, find where they could be connecting but aren’t yet, and build stronger collaboration toward a shared vision of climate resilience.
This event is for everyone.
Whether you work in urban forestry, plan the places we live, or simply care about the trees in your neighborhood, you belong here. The day will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and include keynotes, breakout sessions, interactive presentations, panel discussions, and a catered lunch.
Cost: The convening is free for anyone not seeking CEUs. To help us reduce no-shows and avoid food waste, registration requires a $17 deposit, which will be refunded automatically when you check in at the event. If the deposit is a barrier for you, please reach out to our team at ourcf@ourcf.org and we’ll gladly waive it.
CEUs: Continuing education units will be offered for ISA Certified Arborists. The registration fee for anyone obtaining CEUs is $25 (non-refundable). If this fee is a barrier to attending, please contact us at ourcf@ourcf.org and we can support your attendance with a reduction or waiver.
Support the Convening: We’re working to make this a day that’s open to everyone, and we can’t do it alone. If your organization or business would like to sponsor the event, please contact Megan at Megan@ourcf.org. Individual donations of any size are also welcome and deeply appreciated.
When: Friday, March 26, 2027 | 9 AM to 4 PMWhere: Southern Oregon University, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR
More event details will be shared with registered attendees by email as the event approaches.
