Webinars & Live Events

August 5, 2026  |  Noon MT

Jack Myrna and Jacob Bolton, PlanIT Geo™

Healthy trees mean healthy cities, but what does “urban forest health” really look like in 2026? This webinar examines emerging trends and metrics for assessing canopy vitality, species diversity, and resilience in the face of climate stress. Drawing from city and non‑profit examples, we’ll discuss how baseline canopy assessments and new data tools help track progress and guide management decisions. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas for monitoring and communicating the health of their urban forests, ensuring that thriving trees remain the foundation of thriving communities.

August 19, 2026  |  Noon MT

Chris Peiffer, Alec Sabatini, PlanIT Geo™ and Matt Piccone, GreenWorks

Parks, open space, and urban forestry teams are increasingly expected to address complex community challenges, such as urban heat, flooding, biodiversity loss, and environmental equity, with limited resources. This session brings together experts from Greenworks and PlanIT Geo to explore how communities of all sizes, from small towns to large metropolitan areas, are applying nature-based planning strategies that support both ecological resilience and broader community goals.

Chris, Alec, and Matt will share how they’ve integrated vulnerability assessments, addressed service and access gaps, prioritized diverse objectives, and engaged a wide range of stakeholders in decision-making. Whether focused on trees, trails, water systems, or natural spaces more broadly, attendees will walk away with practical strategies to structure planning across competing priorities and communicate trade-offs effectively.

The session will conclude with an interactive discussion designed to surface audience insights, local challenges, and emerging practices, fostering a collaborative dialogue on how natural systems planning can evolve to meet today’s and tomorrow’s needs.