Speaker Series: Atlanta's Downtown Tree Planting Initiative

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on Atlanta’s Downtown Tree Planting Initiative and the progress we’ve made in restoring the city's urban canopy.

Macia Bansley, Trees Atlanta’s first executive director, will share the story of Trees Atlanta’s first tree planting and the environmental and community benefits of tree planting in Atlanta’s core to this day.

Jennifer Ball, Chief Operating Officer at Central Atlanta Progress, will discuss how strategic tree planting aligns with efforts to strengthen the economic vitality and resilience of Atlanta’s core.

Marcus Dottson, Downtown Planting Senior Manager at Trees Atlanta, will provide an update on the initiative’s progress and how expanding the urban canopy can help cool the heart of the "City in the Forest.".

View our full Calendar of Events at treesatlanta.org/events.

You may also like the following events from Trees Atlanta:

• This Monday, 28th July, 09:00 am, Junior TreeKeeper Summer Camp 2025 - Week 8: Beat the Heat (Island) in Atlanta
• This Saturday, 2nd August, 10:00 am, Tree Tour: Virginia-Highland Neighborhood Arboretum in Atlanta
• Next Tuesday, 5th August, 07:00 pm, Sunset Tree Tour: Atlanta Beltline Arboretum Eastside Trail in Atlanta

Also check out other Business events in Atlanta.