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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.
 Find out about upcoming opportunities to feel more connected to your public lands. Attend a Michigan Department of Natural Resources event or volunteer to get an up-close look at what makes Michigan brilliant. Volunteer to support stewardship efforts like removing invasive plants from parks or cleaning up rivers. Event opportunities across the state offer hands-on experiences and chances to learn about Michigan's history, wildlife and forests.
Learn more about how you can get involved.
 Wednesday night, a severe thunderstorm raged across the Lower Peninsula, bringing high winds and lightning strikes to many counties in southern Michigan. The DNR has shared guidance for safely removing debris and caring for damaged trees.
Read more about navigating a post-storm cleanup and knowing when it's time to call in a professional—and how to find one.
Black foresters and conservation scientists make up less than 3% of the workforce, according to recent United States Census Survey. Historically, forests hold cultural significance for Black communities as spaces for sustenance, medicine, worship and more. It's vital to hear Black voices when planning the management of today's forests. The book, "Black Faces in Green Spaces: The Journeys of Black Professionals in Green Careers," was published collaboratively by three groups, Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, and Project Learning Tree.
If you'd like to learn more about this career resource guide, Michigan Project Learning Tree invites you to submit your contact information. Sign up to stay in the loop about upcoming Michigan Project Learning Tree ‘Journeys’ outreach and events.
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Image from Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Green Communities Leadership Institute is now accepting applications for their 2024 cohort. The competitive process will bring together a group of leaders who will spend three months working through a hybrid curriculum with the aim of creating sustainable communities. Five weeks of virtual learning will culminate in March with a week-long in-person gathering.
Let your capacity as a leader in a green career blossom. Learn more about the Green Communities Leadership Institute and apply now.
July 20-22: Great Lakes, Great Plants Symposium – Traverse City, Michigan
July 26: Tree ID Walk – Auburn Hills, Michigan
July 27: Plant Health Care Practices and Procedures – Troy, Michigan
Aug. 2-Sept. 16: i-Tree Open Academy – Virtual
Aug. 3: Plant health care walking tour – Brandon Township, Michigan
Aug. 7: Chainsaw Safety, Maintenance and Tree Felling – Livonia, Michigan
Aug. 8 and 15: MNLA and Dr. Schutzki’s Plant Academy – Kalamazoo and University Center, Michigan
Aug. 10: Plant health care walking tour at Edsel Ford Estate – Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan
Aug. 14-16: International Society of Arboriculture Conference – Albuquerque, New Mexico
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