Additional event for the 2025 Think Trees Conference

Who's invited: We are prioritizing volunteers and gardening group members for this event. Please share this event with your volunteer groups. And check with me if you know of other tree-loving gardener types who would like to register. We're happy to include others as space allows!

University of Arizona Professor and Extension Specialist Dr. Ursula Schuch will give two presentations with discussions:

1. "Tree Irrigation" - The goal of tree irrigation is to maintain optimum health and functionality of urban landscapes. How much, how often, and how long should trees be watered? The amount, frequency, and duration of irrigation depends on tree genetics, soil characteristics, and the location where a tree is planted. Site-specific challenges, general considerations, and research results will be discussed to assist landscape managers in choosing the appropriate irrigation strategies for their sites.
2. "Understanding and Managing Abiotic and Biotic Threats to Desert Adapted Trees" - This presentation will cover how desert-adapted trees respond to heat and drought stress, their coping mechanisms, consequences of prolonged heat and drought, and potential subsequent risks of insects or disease intrusion. Biotic threats, including witches broom and mistletoe, will be discussed, including how they colonize and affect trees. Strategies for managing and mitigating these abiotic stress conditions and biotic impacts to preserve tree health will be addressed. We will learn about preventative and acute interventions to maintain optimum tree and urban forest health for desert-adapted trees.

Where: Albuquerque BioPark Botanic Garden - Big thanks to the ABQ BioPark for hosting  this event and allowing free entry to the Botanic Garden!

Meeting Place: Find more details by clicking on the registration link below.       We will provide light snacks and a water cooler.

Registration instructions: 

1. Visit https://thinktrees25.ezregister.com

2. Click "Register Now" at the bottom of the page

1. Enter your contact details

Note: If you volunteer for an organization that's not listed, please enter it in the auxiliary prompt below 

4. Click "Continue"
5. Select the option to send confirmation to yourself
6. Click "Checkout >>" (This is IMPORANT!)

See the Registration Page for more event details.