MetroCOG: Urban and Community Forestry Peer Learning Exchange
Join us for the Urban and Community Peer Learning Exchange for the MetroCOG Region! This will be an opportunity to:
Share urban and community forestry successes and challenges
Advance transformative urban forestry project ideas
Build connections
Learn about innovative funding models
This event, supported by The Nature Conservancy, MetroCOG, and partners, is an interactive opportunity to advance urban and community forestry initiatives for the health and well-being of Connecticut residents.
Target audience: local organizations, community leaders, and municipal staff engaged in, or looking to be engaged in, urban and community forestry work in Connecticut.
See the agenda below for more information.
Optional morning refreshments (8:30-9:00)
Introduction to the Peer Learning Exchanges and Urban Forest Network Project - TNC (9:00-9:15)
Brief introductions from support groups/technical experts (9:15-9:45)
Lightning round talks from municipal and community leaders on how they are approaching management of their urban forest. What's working, what's not (9:45-10:45)
Break (10:45-11:00)
Project development breakout session (11:00-12:00)
Facilitated small group discussions to workshop project ideas.
Explore possible funding opportunities, including those suitable and eligible for SustainableCT matching grant program.
Breakout group report out and identification of synergies and shared approaches (12:00-12:30)
Lunch (12:30-1:00)
Optional tree planting at Burroughs (1:00-2:00)
For your consideration:
What are the successes and challenges you encounter related to urban forestry in your community?
Is there an opportunity to deepen your engagement in urban forestry?
Location to be determined within the MetroCOG area.