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This weekly newsletter contains information related to urban forestry and arboriculture training, research, jobs, and funding in Michigan, nationally and internationally. If you know of an event or opportunity that may be of interest to our partners, please email program coordinator Kevin Sayers.
 Know any teachers or students doing great environmental work? Nominate them for a 2021 EPA President’s Environmental Award. Applications are due to the EPA Office of Environmental Education by Feb. 19, 2021.
 People across the globe are invited to help create the first forest soundmap of the world by uploading a photo and one-minute sound clip from their local forest and woodlands. These sound clips will be added to an open-source library for anyone to listen and create from. Clips will be provided to artists to be used in media for the UK Timber 2021 festival.
 The National League of Cities 2021 Leadership in Community Resilience program is now accepting proposals from cities seeking funding for projects designed to increase community resilience and connectivity ahead of climate shocks and other events – the type of projects that help save lives and reduce recovery costs.
 The National Environmental Education Foundation is pleased to announce funding to support public lands affected by increased use during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants of up to $2,500 from the Restoration & Resilience COVID Recovery Fund may be used for projects that target conservation, accessibility, maintenance and cultural/historical preservation.
Nov. 18-19: Partners in Community Forestry Conference
Dec. 7-11: 2020 International Society of Arboriculture Conference
Jan. 13-15: Tree Care Industry Association Summit '21
Jan.-Feb.: Penn State Univ. Extension – Arborist Short Course Series
Jan. 26-27 & Feb. 2-3: Climate Change Adaptation in the Detroit Region
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