The Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program (VT UCF) gathers dedicated stewards of Vermont’s urban trees and community forests to strengthen their technical expertise, explore emerging trends in urban forestry, and connect with professionals and volunteers passionate about urban and community tree care.
About Us
The Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program is a collaborative effort of the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation and the University of Vermont Extension. Since its establishment in 1991, VT UCF has provided technical, educational, and financial assistance to over 175 Vermont communities and more than $3 million in competitive grants have been awarded to Vermont municipalities and volunteer organizations through over 1,000 unique awards. Learn more about our program history and mission.
Audience
The conference welcomes municipal staff, tree wardens, tree board members, arborists, educators, and volunteers. Each year between 100-125 people attend. Attendees are primarily Vermont-based.
Workshops
Workshops offer opportunities for presenters to share information, case studies, successful management techniques, initiatives or models related to all aspects of urban & community forestry. View previous conference agendas.
2025 Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Conference
May 29, 2025
8:30am-3:45pm
Vermont State University- Randolph Campus
Sponsorship Benefits
Your support will enable us to reduce registration costs, making the conference more accessible to community volunteers, educators, and municipal leaders who are passionate about urban tree care and community resilience.
- Visibility on the conference webpage and agenda
- Complimentary conference admissions
- Opportunities to network with municipal decision-makers and community advocates
- Recognition for your commitment to urban forestry
Sponsorship Levels
Choose from three sponsorship levels to suit your goals and showcase your commitment to urban forestry and community resilience.
Seedling Level- Up to $250
- Your logo on conference webpage and agenda
- One admission to the conference
Tree Level- Up to $500
- Your logo on conference webpage and agenda
- Two admissions to the conference
- Tabling space
Canopy Level- Up to $1,000
- Your logo on conference webpage and agenda
- Two admissions to the conference
- Tabling space
- Information in participant registration packet
Contact Information
Join us in supporting Vermont’s urban and community forests. If you're interested in sponsoring or would like more information, please contact Gwen Kozlowski at gwen.kozlowski@uvm.edu or 802-656-7638.
