Do you teach urban forestry or arboriculture? Do you consider yourself an “educator” of urban forestry, arboriculture, or a closely related field? If so, then we want YOU to be part of the
Arboriculture and Urban Forestry Educator’s Symposium and Summit <https://www.lufa-depaul.org/edsummit2019.html> happening May 19-22, 2019 at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois and hosted by the Morton and the International Society of Arboriculture. The Symposium will offer an opportunity for professional educators in the field to gather and: Share and discover best practices, methods, tips, and techniques for teaching, learning, and mentoring; Discuss trends, opportunities, challenges, and solutions as related to educational institutions, programs, and practices; and, Develop a plan for collaborating, communicating and coordinating for the future of higher and continuing education in our fields. All are welcome to join as participants or contributors! We expect attendance of individuals at academic institutions, but also the many other types of educators we know contribute toward teaching urban forestry and arboriculture in all types of settings to all types of people. CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS - Deadline January 7, 2019 Proposals are being accepted for short talks, workshops, “stories,” and poster presentations. Additional information is available here: https://www.lufa-depaul.org/edsummit2019cfp.html <https://www.lufa-depaul.org/edsummit2019cfp.html> Questions? Contact the Educators’ Summit Program Chair Jess Vogt: jessica.m.v...@gmail.com <mailto:jessica.m.v...@gmail.com> — — — Jess Vogt +1 920 850 2016 | @jessvogt Asst Prof, Env Science & Studies, DePaul University Principal, LUFA: Lab for Urban Forestry in the Anthropocene | www.lufa-depaul.org <http://www.lufa-depaul.org/> Associate Editor, Urban Forestry & Urban Greening Vice Chair, Science & Research Committee, International Society of Arboriculture Dir. of Research, Illinois Arborist Association jessica.m.v...@gmail.com <mailto:jessica.m.v...@gmail.com> | jess.v...@depaul.edu <mailto:jess.v...@depaul.edu>
