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Join us for the 2021 Great Tree Summit on Zoom!
Learn about local tree and forest initiatives and opportunities that may inspire you and gather new insights for keeping more of the trees we have. There will be fantastic presentations, awards, and exchanges of information for all!
Keynote Presentation:
Trees Atlanta, Overview of Metro Impact and Unique Urban Beltline Arboretum
by Greg Levine
Greg Levine is Trees Atlanta’s Co-Executive Director and Chief Program Officer. Greg has been with the organization for over 25 years and is responsible for all programming that supports the mission of Trees Atlanta. Under his leadership, Trees Atlanta has forged a strong partnership with the Atlanta BeltLine and has developed the BeltLine Arboretum in recent years. Additionally, he oversees neighborhood and city plantings, forest restoration, advocacy, and the urban forestry crew. Greg has a Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Georgia and is an ISA Certified Arborist.
Read more about Trees Atlanta: About Trees Atlanta
PROGRAM: 9AM to 12:30PM
9:00 Welcome and Taking Root Updates – Kris Stone, Taking Root President
9:15 Keynote: Trees Atlanta, Overview of Metro Impact and Unique Urban Beltline Arboretum – Greg Levine
10:20 Invasives Management Update: Callery Pear – Theresa Culley, University of Cincinnati, Department of Biological Sciences and Chair of the Ohio Invasive Plants Council
11:30 2021 Taking Root Awards Presentations
11:40 Local Tree & Forest Initiatives
- Mill Creek Alliance – Restoring Our Riparian Corridor – Bruce Koehler
- Cooper Creek Initiative of the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District – Adam Lehmann
- Northern Kentucky Urban and Community Forestry Council Update – Liz Fet
- Dearborn County and the Purdue Extension Office Update – John Hawley
- Trees Make A Difference Team – Gayle Ficken-Clarke and Bobbi Strangfeld
- Ohio Native Plant Month Tree Planting Initiative – Nancy Linz
Open Discussion – Bring your organizational update to share!
12:30 Closing Remarks