'Urban Forestry Today' Webcasts @ Noon (Eastern)
Free Noonhour Broadcasts continue - Dec 10, 2026
"From the Scabbard to the Science - What We Know About Pruning for Risk"
with Dr. Dan Burcham, Colorado State University''
Join Dr. Dan Burcham, Colorado State University, as he reviews what we know - and best practices to consider - regarding pruning for risk mitigation.
Pre-register or attend the Free Noonhour broadcast live on 12/10/26 & receive an ISA/0.5 MCA CEU by visiting www.joinwebinar.com & enter 836-139-587
(Space will be limited – all attendees should be prepared to join the live noonhour broadcast promptly. Post-broadcast recordings are available in ‘webcast archives’)
December's 2-hr 'Tree Summit’ returns @ Noon (Eastern) - Dec 17, 2026
"Tree Committees & Urban Forestry – Collaboration in Practice”
with Drs. Danica Doroski, CT DEEP & Rebecca Hargrave, SUNY Morrisville
Tree committees are a common platform for volunteers and professionals to share expertise and guidance on local urban forest management. Join Dr. Danica Doroski (Connecticut’s State Urban Forestry Coordinator) and Dr. Rebecca Hargrave (State University of NY @ Morrisville) as they draw from recent research and relevant practice to inform best practices for these important collaborations.
The cost for this webcast will be $25 USD. To register for the Dec 17th broadcast from Noon - 2PM (Eastern) & receive 2 ISA/1.0 MCA CEUs, click here or visit https://tinyurl.com/DecTreeSummit
(Attendees must be prepared to join the live webcast @ Noon on 12/17 using the GoToWebinar access link provided after registration. Questions? RD@UMass.edu)
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Obtain CE Credit for the live broadcast 3 easy ways:
1. Watch the live webcast and obtain the CEU course code at the end of the live presentation.
2. Complete the participant survey
3. Go to the CE Credit page and complete the appropriate form for CEUs.
Urban Forestry Today 'Do-It-Yourself' Video Series
Here we answer common questions and offer helpful do-it-yourself tips about tree planting, soil sampling, and the environment:
Introduction
Soil Sampling
Percolation Testing
In-Ground Fabric (IGF) Container Tree Planting
Traditional Container-Grown (CG) Tree Planting
For More Information:
Dr. Rick W. Harper
Extension Professor of Urban & Community Forestry
Department of Environmental Conservation
University of Massachusetts Amherst
160 Holdsworth Way
Amherst, MA 01003
Urban Trees and Plymouth Shoreline, Plymouth, MA