The Arboretum at Flagstaff is teaming up with the American Public Gardens Association, the US Forest Service, and our neighbors in the Coconino National Forest to launch a citizen science and volunteer forest health monitoring effort.
And we want you on our team!
Join us for a special one-day workshop on Saturday, October 4th, where you will learn how to collect tree health data for high-value forest species. Many of these same species also line Flagstaff’s streets and fill our city parks.
By tracking forest health trends, we can spot problems early, from pests to disease, and help keep our forests productive and our street trees thriving.
Because pests often hitch a ride into the area through trade, travel, or goods moving through town, early detection right here in Flagstaff is key to protecting both our wild forests and our urban canopy.
Workshop Format
There are two parts to this training session on October 4th:
- Virtual training via Zoom, 9:30 am – 12 pm. Learn how to identify tree health indicators and record them using the Healthy Trees, Healthy Cities app.
- In-person training at Buffalo Park, 1 – 3 pm. Put your new skills into action during a guided, hands-on tree health monitoring session led by Arboretum staff. You’ll need to bring comfortable clothes for fieldwork, a smartphone with internet access, and the ability to receive email on that device.
Registration is required. Please contact Sheila Murray at Sheila.Murray@thearb.org to register or if you have any questions.
Sheila C. Murray is the Conservation Botanist at The Arboretum at Flagstaff.
