What You'll Experience

Walter Meyers Nursery

Spend the morning touring the Walter Meyers Nursery, operated by The Greening of Detroit, where thousands of trees are grown to support Detroit's expanding urban forest. Participants will receive a behind-the-scenes look at:

• Municipal nursery operations

• Tree production and inventory management

• Maintenance practices

• Workforce development and career training programs

• The role nurseries play in supporting large-scale urban forestry initiatives

 

More than just a production nursery, Walter Meyers serves as a hands-on training center where Detroit residents gain practical skills in arboriculture, landscaping, equipment operation, and tree care while preparing for careers in the green industry.

 

Lunch & SCA Business Meeting

Enjoy lunch with fellow attendees while hearing updates from the Society of Commercial Arboriculture. This is a great opportunity to network with peers, exchange ideas, and learn about upcoming SCA initiatives.

 

Clark Park

The afternoon continues with a visit to historic Clark Park, where members of the Clark Park Coalition will share how collaboration between residents, nonprofit organizations, and arborists is transforming neighborhoods through urban forestry and community stewardship.

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Learn how strategic tree planting, community engagement, and long-term partnerships are creating healthier, more resilient communities while improving quality of life for Detroit residents.