Preliminary Program
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- Pre-Conference - October 15Pre-Conference Workshop - MBUFCPre-Conference Workshop - UforWelcome Reception
- Day 1 - October 16Opening Keynote SessionBreakout SessionsBreakout SessionsKeynote Panel Discussion #1Networking Reception, Exhibit Hall and Poster Presentations
- Day 2 - October 17Tree Canada PlenaryBreakout Panel SessionsField ToursCUFC Gala Dinner with Reception
- Day 3 - October 18Keynote Panel Discussion #2Breakout SessionsBreakout SessionsKeynote Panel Discussion #3
Program
Pre-Conference Workshop - MBUFC
Arboriculture in Today’s Prairie Climate
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Manitoba Urban Forest Council pre-conference/fall workshop is open to all our members and conference participants. Our focus will be on the prairie climate. The current trends and future forecasts that influence planning and implementation of arboriculture practices in our local communities, along with ideas on how to move ahead in a challenging prairie climate.
Pre-Conference Workshop - Ufor
Where Professional Development and Scholarship Meet: The Ufor Network as Canada’s Nexus
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The urban forestry training (Ufor) program aims to increase the supply of well-qualified professional leaders capable of managing urban forestry (UF) in new urban ecosystems shaped by complex socio-cultural and economic conditions. The program is a collaborative professional education and training network for students pursuing urban forestry studies that allows students to connect with professional partners and gain practical experience. This workshop will feature a diverse panel of program partners sharing their insights on cross-sector collaborations between research and practice, and a series of student presentations that contend with a variety of topics, including urban ecology, urban soils, social considerations in urban forestry and private properties and NGO’s in urban forestry.
Panelists/partners will include Alison Munson (Laval University), Dr. Lorien Nesbitt (UBC), Dr. Adrina Bardekjian (Tree Canada) and municipal partners. Workshop participants will leave with a greater understanding of the impact of professional collaborations during academic learning for both students and partners alike.
Welcome Reception
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
This reception will bring together conference delegates, committee and board members, sponsors, and exhibitors. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available.
Opening Keynote Session
Urban Forest Equity
Jad Daley, President and CEO, American Forests
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Breakout Sessions
More details to follow.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Breakout Sessions
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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Keynote Panel Discussion #1
Indigenous Perspectives in Urban Forestry
Dr. Peggy Smith, Lakehead University & Kevin Wasylenko, Manitoba Metis Federation
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Networking Reception, Exhibit Hall and Poster Presentations
More details to follow.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tree Canada Plenary
New Directions and the Canadian Urban Forest Network
Dr. Adrina Bardekjian, Director, Research and Engagement, Tree Canada, and Adjunct Professor, University of Toronto
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Breakout Panel Sessions
More details to follow.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Field Tours
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Please select one field tour when registering.
It is strongly recommended to wear warm clothing and footwear for all tours.
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- Prairie Tree Nursery Tour
- Dead Horse Cidery Tour
- Winnipeg Tree Planting Tour
- Futura Farms and Manitoba Metis Federation Nursery Tour
- Assiniboine Forest Walk and The Leaf at Assiniboine Park
- Walking tour of trees and infrastructure in Downtown Winnipeg
Learn more about each tours, here.
CUFC Gala Dinner with Reception
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Manitoba Museum
Keynote Panel Discussion #2
Supporting Inclusive Community Collaborations and Effective Management
Dr. Tenley Conway, University of Toronto (Mississauga) & Dr. Melissa McHale, University of British Columbia
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Breakout Sessions
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Keynote Panel Discussion #3
Innovative Urban Forestry for Social Equity
Dr. Lorien Nesbitt, University of British Columbia & Kierra Ryner, Encompass Co-op