More information and registration at
www.urban-forestry.com
W h a t w i l l y o u l e a r n ?
The MFI training curriculum is developed by a team of urban
forestry professionals from varied backgrounds and with
extensive experience. The major components of MFI include
increasing your understanding of yourself and of the human
dimensions impacting urban forestry, gaining clarity on the
context in which you operate, making change through effective
collabora
tions and communication, keeping momentum, and
growing resiliency.
W h o s h o u l d a t t e n d ?
MFI is for people who plan, manage, or advocate for urban
forestry efforts and want to become more effective leaders.
MFI graduates have included local and state employees who
make or support people in daily tree planting and care
decisions (urban foresters, planners, etc.), municipal tree
advocates (tree commission memb
ers, etc.), and non-profit
staff.
W h y a t t e n d M F I ?
MFI is an exciting learning and growth opportunity that
will assist you on your leadership and professional
journey. This week-long educational program will help you
master leadership and management skills such as program
administration, coalition building, strategic thinking,
program planning, and public relations. Through MFI you'll
invest in your persona
l growth, professional development,
and build a network of people who know, understand, and
will support you and your work.
JOIN MFI TO GROW AS AN
URBAN FORESTRY LEADER
Registration Details
The all-inclusive registration fee
for MFI covers the following:
Cutting-edge education
All course materials
Five nights hotel lodging,
Sunday through Thursday
All meals from Sunday dinner
through Friday breakfast
Registration Investment
$2,299 USD for SMA members
$2,399 USD non SMA members
Diversity scholarships that cover the full registration
cost plus a $500 travel stipend are available.
Participants are responsible for airfare
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