Attend this free annual event to learn about local efforts to care for and grow our tree canopy, meet tree experts and community members, and gain new perspectives on why trees matter in everyday life.
Keynote:
Rebuilding Old-Growth Forests
David Milarch – Archangel Ancient Tree Archive, Co-Founder
The Langland Wildway: Transforming a Neglected Urban Space
Brendan Bogosian – Northside Greenspace Inc, President and Cincinnati Parks Conservation Volunteer Coordinator
Maria Wellman – Civic Garden Center Greenspace Guardian
Creating a Miyawaki Mini-forest in Your Own Backyard
Mark and Gail Dwertman – Nature enthusiasts, Covington, KY
From Litter Pickup to Tree Planting: How Residents Can Steward City Spaces
Madison Lentz – Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, Adopt-a-Spot Coordinator
The Past and Present — Fernald Preserve
Frances Boyens – Fernald Preserve, Interpretive Center Manager
Taking Root Annual Awards Presentation
Nominate a Tree Hero by Feb. 1, 2026. Awards will be presented at the Great Tree Summit. View details on our website. Email us your nominations at
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Local Tree & Forest Initiatives
Hear the latest on Taking Root's Miyawaki Mini-forest efforts and how you can get involved. Individuals and organizations will also have a opportunity to give brief updates on their projects within the region.
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