Partners in Community Forestry Conference

Held annually in St. Louis on November 18-19, 2026, the Partners in Community Forestry Conference is hosted by the Arbor Day Foundation and brings together city foresters, nonprofit leaders, municipal planners, and community members to advance urban forestry as a climate solution and strengthen community resilience strategies. The conference addresses comprehensive strategies for expanding equitable tree canopy coverage in underserved urban neighborhoods, leveraging trees to reduce urban heat islands, sequester atmospheric carbon, and build long-term community stewardship programs. Professional development sessions cover tree planting program administration, municipal forestry budgeting challenges, engaging diverse residents in tree care initiatives, and integrating urban forestry into comprehensive city planning frameworks. The event attracts hundreds of practitioners committed to greening American cities and strengthening the ecological resilience of communities through nature-based solutions.