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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September 26–October 1, 2021 Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH 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 2021 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: $2299 USD for SMA members $2399 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 July 15, 2021 or when full. Participants will be notified in late July. 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 2021, being held September 26–October 1, 2021 in Bowling Green, OH. 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 forestry 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 has given me the confidence, support and leadership knowledge to take our urban forestry program from functional to GREAT!" – Jaime Nunan, City of Cookeville TN "Why attend MFI? Wrong question. Cor- rect Question: Why haven't you done MFI already!? I wish that I had attended MFI two years ago when I first heard about it. I could have been applying these principles all this time. anks to the Cadre for your time and talent." – Gina Dake, Portland. "I thought that I was a good leader and communicator before I came to MFI, but having been exposed to the Cadre, to new learning and tools, and to other participants, I realized that I have not reached my full leadership potential. is experience has filled me to over-flowing. I cannot wait to go back and build bridges to further success and to maintain bridges to/from learning and peers" – Carlos Campero, LA Conservation Corps LEADERS GROWING LEADERS FOR URBAN FORESTRY DIVERSITY 2021