City Trees is a premier publication focused on urban + community forestry. In each issue, you’ll learn how to best manage the trees in your community and more!
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February 24 - March 1, 2019 Oregon Garden Resort Silverton, OR Who Should Attend? People who plan, manage, or advo- cate for urban forestry efforts and who want to become more effec- tive leaders. Past MFI classes have included: v City Foresters and City Arborists v Urban Foresters, Municipal Arbor- ists, City Planners, Tree Wardens v State Urban Forestry Staff v Municipal Tree Advocates v Non‐Profit Organization Staff Registration Details e all‐inclusive registration fee for MFI 2019 covers the following: v All course materials v Five nights hotel lodging (Sunday through ursday) v All meals from Sunday supper through Friday breakfast Registration Investment: $2199 USD for SMA members $2299 UDS non SMA members CEU Options Available ISA CA, BCMA, Municipal Specialist SAF Certified Forester APA/AICP Certified Planner HOW TO APPLY Visit www.urban-forestry.com. Course registration closes on December 1, 2018 or when full. If you have any questions, contact the SMA at: urbanforestry@prodigy.net or ask someone who has attended! Do You Have What It Takes To Move Yourself or Your Urban Forestry Effort To The Next Level? e Municipal Forestry Institute (or MFI) may be able to take you there! MFI is an exciting, high‐level training opportunity educating people in the leadership and managerial aspects of urban forestry. is week‐long intensive educational pro- gram delivers a challenging opportunity to grow a more successful community tree program. Come learn and master leadership and management tools of program administration, coalition building, strategic thinking, program planning, and public relations by investing a week in your personal growth and development. Sign up now for MFI 2019, being held February 24-March 1, 2019 in Silverton, OR Why Should YOU Attend? MFI is a unique leadership and professional development opportunity you won't find anywhere else. A team of dedicated urban forestry professionals from across North America will help you gain insights into how to move from a good urban forestry effort to a great one. You will learn from and network with urban forest- ry professionals from large cities and small towns, state and federal agencies, and non‐profit organizations. MFI is an investment in your professional future ‐ one that could pay great dividends to you and your city or organization. What Does MFI Cover? e Institute curriculum was developed by a team of urban forestry professionals and educators with dozens of years experience in leading urban forestry efforts at the local, state/provincial, federal, and non‐profit levels. ere are four major com- ponents of the MFI curriculum: • Developing A Leadership Approach To Your Position • Thinking and Planning Strategically to Advance Urban Forestry Efforts • Working Effectively with Boards, Coalitions, and Non-Profit Organizations • Managing the Relationship Between People and Trees e curriculum is presented in a variety of formats including lectures, multi‐media presentations, panel discussions, group exercises, and real‐life scenarios. What Past Participants Say About MFI: "MFI: I came alone...and le with many friends and resources." – Brad Hays, Santa Clara, UT "What a great week! It was very much worth the time and investment. If starting your career, this is a must. If you are further down the professional track, this is a great opportu- nity to refocus and re-energize." – Eric Berg, Lincoln, NE "MFI was an intense, fun, and challenging program that planted a seed in me (for a very large tree) that embraces change, looks for learning opportunities, and is committed to be a growing leader in my community" – Carolina Arango, City of Surrey, BC LEADERS GROWING LEADERS FOR URBAN FORESTRY Announcing 2019