Trainings & Events

Join Connecticut's Urban Forest Network for the Urban and Community Forestry Peer Learning Exchange for the South Central Regional Councils of Government (SCRCOG) 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, SCRCOG, and partners, is an interactive opportunity to advance urban and community forestry initiatives for the health and well-being of Connecticut residents!

​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 introductory presentation from support groups/technical experts (9:15-9:45)
• ​Lightning round presentations 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 site walk/planting (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 SCRCOG area.