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.

• Apply for recognition with 'Tree City' family of programs
• Last chance! Green Communities Leadership Institute application period extended
• Check out fall color viewing spots on our color tour
• October is Neighborwoods® Month - join in!
• Workshops and conferences
• In the news
• Webinars
• Science
• Jobs

Apply for recognition with 'Tree City' family of programs

Celebrate your community's accomplishments in urban and community forestry by applying for Tree City USA program recognition. In addition, universities, health care organizations and utilities are eligible for recognition in related programs, including Tree Campus, Tree Campus Healthcare and Tree Line. Communities that have received Tree City designations for at least one year may be eligible for Growth Awards. Learn more and submit an application by Dec. 31.

Last chance! Green Communities Leadership Institute application period extended

There's still time to apply for the Green Communities Institute's next cohort, to be held January-March 2023. The program brings together leaders working to create sustainable communities and provides the tools to grow skills and impact. Apply for the program by Oct. 14. 

Check out fall color viewing spots on our color tour

Ready to explore the colorful beauty of Michigan's autumn forests? Use the DNR's Fall Color Tour to find places to visit for a picture-perfect outdoor experience. From the wild forests of the Upper Peninsula to the trails and recreation areas of the Lower Peninsula, there's somewhere for everyone to enjoy

October is Neighborwoods® Month - join in!

NeighborWoods® Month is an annual Arbor Foundation Day campaign to plant and care for community trees during the month of October. Fall is a great time to plant trees. Each year, tens of thousands of volunteers take action to make their communities greener and healthier by planting trees—keeping their neighborhoods vibrant. Ready to plant? Here are some DNR resources:

• How-to planting guide: Tips to plant and care for trees.
• DNR Tree planting map: Add your new tree to a statewide map and watch the canopy grow!
• Tree species to plant for fall color: Love autumn? Find tree picks that will bring red, gold and bronze hues to your yard.

Workshops and conferences

Oct. 9: Urban Wood Utilization Community Event

Oct. 12-13: 2022 Michigan Source Water Protection Conference

Oct. 24-25: 2022 Michigan Sustainability Conference

Oct. 25-27: Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference

Nov. 15: Society of Municipal Arborists Annual Conference

Nov. 15: Annual National Urban Wood Academy

Nov. 16-17: Partners in Community Forestry Conference

In the news

• 2 groups plan to focus on carbon credits from urban forests

• Australia’s 'dire' arborist shortage a safety risk

• U.S. cities are recycling trees and poop to make compost

• Your local park has a hidden talent: helping fight climate change

• Are native trees the right fit for our downtowns?

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