urban forestry Archives - Urban Waters Learning Network

In a Pandemic, We Need Green Spaces More than Ever

March 31, 2020 | Cate Mingoya
Tags: climate adaptation & resilience, greenways & public spaces, public health, stormwater & green infrastructure, urban forestry

I want my daughter to grow up with green space to run in and clean air to breathe, under the cooling shade of trees.

Groundwork at River Rally: Sharing the Art of a Place-Based Approach

July 19, 2019 | Maria Brodine
Tags: civic & community engagement, climate adaptation & resilience, environmental justice & diversity, equitable development, partnerships, urban forestry, UWLN, youth

The various Groundwork Trusts comprise a network of community-based nonprofits. They work at the intersection of the environment, equity, and civic engagement by making tangible improvements to the natural and built environment, mainly in underserved and environmental justice communities.