NOTICE: Due to severe weather and widespread travel disruptions, including cancelled speaker flights, Urban Tree Symposium will no longer take place on Friday, February 27, 2026. The event will now take place on Friday, April 17, 2026. All speakers have confirmed their in-person participation for April, with Matt Borden joining us virtually. For those that have registered, please check your email for more information.

New England Botanic Garden’s annual Urban Tree Symposium is dedicated to exploring the importance of urban forests and ways we can improve our green spaces.

Each symposium brings together experts in the fields of forestry, horticulture, biology, technology and more. You can expect to hear current and important information that will impact your work in our communities and your own home. The Urban Tree Symposium is geared toward current and aspiring professionals, but all are welcome.

Sponsored by Bartlett Tree Experts, and co-hosted by the Ecological Landscape Alliance (ELA).

The 2026 Urban Tree Symposium will be held in-person at New England Botanic Garden on Friday, April 17, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Visit nebg.org/urban_tree_symposium for schedules, speaker bios and more.