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.

• MI Arbor Day Alliance offers tree planting grants
• Become an ISA-certified arborist
• 100 ways to celebrate 100 years of the Michigan DNR
• TCI Magazine March edition: Women in tree care
• Macomb County tree and plant sale is back
• Workshops and conferences
• In the news
• Webinars
• Resources
• Jobs

MI Arbor Day Alliance offers tree planting grants

The Michigan Arbor Day Alliance and sponsor ITC are partnering to support tree planting in Michigan communities. Grants of up to $2,000 for tree planting projects are available to units of government, public education institutions, nonprofit organizations and others. Learn more and apply by the April 30 deadline. 

Become an ISA-certified arborist

ISA Michigan, our state's chapter of the International Arboriculture Society, is offering a three-day course in March for those in the tree care industry who wish to gain this credential. Learn more and register for the course. 

100 ways to celebrate 100 years of the Michigan DNR

2021 marks the centennial of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. To celebrate, the DNR came up with 100 ways to explore and enjoy the state's natural and cultural resources. Planting a tree or a pollinator garden is a great one for spring!

100 ways to celebrate 100 years of the DNR ►

TCI Magazine March edition: Women in tree care

TCI Magazine – the official publication of the Tree Care Industry Association –  shared an article on barriers and opportunities for women in the tree care industry this Women's History Month. Interviewees talk about their experiences and offer advice to women looking to start careers as arborists.

Macomb County tree and plant sale is back

Macomb County's annual tree and plant sale partnership is returning for a fifth year, offering the public opportunities to add shade trees, fruit trees, shrubs, vegetables and wildflowers to their yards. Sales opened Tuesday and will run through April 2. Learn more about available plants and ordering. 

Workshops and conferences

March 8-12: Utility Arborist line clearance training

March 17-19: National Environmental Justice Conference

March 21: Reimagining Future Cities

March 23-24: Minnesota Shade Tree Short Course

March 25: Forest Invasive Species Prevention Workshop for Professionals

April 1:  Forest Invasive Species Prevention Workshop for Landowners

In the news

• SavATree further expands presence in Michigan through acquisition of Big Twigs Arboricultural Services

• Transforming a neighborhood with mass timber construction

• Atlanta creates the nation's largest free food forest with hopes of addressing food insecurity

• Why cities need forests to manage their water

• Community forests prepare for climate change  

News articles, workshops, webinars and other information from outside DNR in this publication are provided for informational purposes and are not endorsements.