Tools for Understanding California’s Urban Forest

Marin Conservation League

Join us on September 22, 2023 at 7:30 AM for a journey into the fascinating lives and captivating stories of the trees  that shape our lives

McInnis Park Club Restaurant

<p><a href="http://www.mattritter.net/bio" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr. Matt Ritte</a>r studies California’s native plants and cultivated trees. He sits on the board of directors of California’s two largest conservation organizations: the California Native Plant Society and The Wildlands Conservancy. He’s the author of several books, including the funniest and best-selling guide to California’s urban forest, A Californian’s Guide to the Trees Among Us. He’s authored many scientific papers and has won several teaching awards. </p><p>We bring the strength and beauty of the natural world into our urban landscapes by planting trees. Trees cast shade, muffle noise, create wildlife habitats, mitigate pollution, conserve energy, and make urban living healthier and more peaceful. Dr. Ritter’s presentation will be a photographic exposé of the lives and stories of some of the fascinating trees that define our cities. He will share recent research findings about the structure and function of California’s urban forest and discuss trends in tree selection in a time of climate change and decreasing biodiversity. He will show how data can be accessed and used to help California communities ensure the health of their urban forests into the future.</p>