Wednesday, March 9 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Via Zoom
Watch a Recording of the Event on Youtube
The meeting’s featured speaker Terry T. Baker, CEO of the Society of American Foresters shared his experiences and understanding of the importance of sustainably managing forested lands and green spaces through on-the-ground efforts and policy initiatives. He also spoke of the growing importance of engaging broader communities in this important work. The program included remarks by Katie Cristol, Arlington County Board Chair; a presentation on a pilot program focused on tree canopy equity by DeShay Williams, EcoAction Arlington board member; an overview of EcoAction Arlington’s programming for 2022; the election of our board of directors; and a virtual social.
The virtual social was a great opportunity for everyone to connect with other like-minded attendees, to meet, mingle, and ask questions. We will also had information on hand on the following topics: volunteer opportunities, how to get a free tree through the Tree Canopy Fund, and gardening for pollinators. We especially invited anyone new to the community and/or EcoAction Arlington to join the social so we could answer your questions.
Agenda
(agenda update 3/4/2022)
- Welcome/Agenda – Jill Barker, EcoAction Arlington Board Chair
- Board Election – Elenor Hodges, EcoAction Arlington Executive Director
- EcoAction Arlington 2022 Programming – Elenor Hodges, EcoAction Arlington Executive Director
- Program: “Trees for All”
- Introduction of Speaker – Melody Mobley, EcoAction Arlington Board Member
- Featured Presentation – Terry T. Baker, CEO, Society of American Foresters
- Q&A – Moderated by Mike Lowe, EcoAction Arlington Board Member
- EcoAction Arlington Tree Canopy Equity Program – DeShay Williams, EcoAction Arlington Board Member
- Closing Remarks – Katie Cristol, Arlington County Board Chair
- Mission Moment Videos
- Small Group Information Sessions
