'Urban Forestry Today' Webcasts @ Noon (Eastern)
Free Noonhour Broadcasts continue, Oct 01, 2026
"Applications of Biochar in Urban Forestry"
with Emily Silver, PhD, Michigan State University
Urban trees face a myriad of challenges, including poor soil conditions. Join Dr. Emily Silver, Michigan State University, as she discusses the various uses of biochar for soil remediation aimed at improving urban tree health.
To attend live on 10/01/26 @ Noon (Eastern) and receive an ISA/0.5 MCA CEU at no cost, click here or visit www.joinwebinar.com & enter 667-126-819
(Space will be limited – all attendees should be prepared to join the live broadcast promptly. Post-broadcast recordings are available in the ‘webcast archives’
The 2-hr UFT Fall Tree Summit will take place Oct 22, 2026 @ Noon (Eastern)
"Understanding the Impacts of Climate Change & Urban Trees”
with Drs. Lara Roman, Jacob Cecala & Natalie van Doorn, USDA Forest Service
Join Drs. Roman, Cecala and van Doorn, as they discuss how a changing climate may impact the future of our urban forests. Tips and strategies to incorporate best practices to help adapt to and mitigate change will be discussed.
The fee for this live, 2-hr event on 10/22 at Noon (Eastern) will be $25 USD. To attend and receive 2 ISA/1.0 MCA CEUs, complete the registration or visit https://tinyurl.com/falltreesummit
(Space will be limited – all attendees should be prepared to join the live broadcast promptly)
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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