Talking Trees: Understanding Our Urban Forests
Regional Urban Forestry Conference
Join us for the 3rd Annual Regional Urban Forestry Conference, where experts, community leaders, and industry professionals come together to explore the latest science, real-world applications, and emerging trends in urban forestry across Texas.
This year’s conference will provide a comprehensive look at the state of our tree canopy—from the soil to the sky—highlighting its role in public health, climate resilience, and military mission readiness. Attendees will gain insights from research and case studies while diving into local data and real-world conservation efforts happening right here in the San Antonio region. From community-driven initiatives to large-scale climate mitigation at a local military base, this conference offers a critical look at the challenges and solutions shaping our urban forest.
April 18, 2025
The Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park
8400 NW Military Hwy
San Antonio, Texas 78231
8:30- 9 am: Registration/ Breakfast/Welcome
9:00 – 9:50 am: Bacterial Leaf Scorch: Lessons learned from the grape vineyard can inform us about BLS in trees (Dr. David Appel, Texas A&M Emeritus)
Break
10:00 – 10:50 am: Emerging Threats to the Urban Forest (Demian Gomez – Texas A&M Forest Service Regional Forest Health Coordinator)
Break
11:00-11:50 am (Rachel Sarlls – Woodland Ecologist I, Texas Forest Service)
12:00-1:00 pm: Lunch (Provided)
12:15 -12:45 pm Tour of Phil Hardberger Park
1:00 – 1:45 pm: A Hotter and Drier Texas: Implications for Health and Well-Being (Dr. Vanessa Parks – Sociologist; Professor of Policy Analysis, Pardee RAND Graduate School)
Break
2:00 – 2:30 pm: Hill Country Alliance, Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape Partnership (Daniel Oppenheimer – Land Program Director Hill Country Alliance)
2:30 – 3:00 pm (Travis Jez, Natural Resources Specialist, Texas Department of Transportation)
Break
3:15- 4:00 pm: Panel Discussion
ISA Continuing education units available:
5 CEUs
The proceeds generated from this conference will go toward supporting Bexar Branches Alliance Programming initiatives, which encompass native tree planting projects, tree maintenance and resilience initiatives, as well as educational programs aimed at connecting our community with our urban forest.
Become A Sponsor of Talking Trees
Acorn
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Logo on conference website, brochure, soft proceedings
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Recognition in conference programs
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Social media promotion throughout Bexar Branches Alliance social media platforms
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One complimentary conference registration for Day 1
Seedling
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All the benefits of the Acorn Level, PLUS:
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Verbal acknowledgement during conference sessions
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Larger logo placement on event banners
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Two complimentary tickets to the conference
Live Oak
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All the benefits of the Seedling Level, PLUS:
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Featured sponsor highlight on social media and email marketing
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Opportunity to include promotional items in attendee materials
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Half-page ad in the conference program
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Four complimentary tickets to the conference
Oak Mott
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All the benefits of the Live Oak Level, PLUS:
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Premier logo placement on all event signage and promotional materials
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Verbal recognition throughout the event
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Opportunity to provide brief remarks during the event
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Six complimentary tickets to the conference
Thank you to our 3rd Annual Regional Urban Forestry Conference Sponsors!
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