2026 FUFC Urban Forestry Summit

Description

Join Us for the Florida Urban Forestry Council’s 2nd Annual Urban Forestry Summit! The Florida Urban Forestry Council is thrilled to announce its 2nd Annual Membership Summit—a dynamic event bringing together professionals, advocates, and enthusiasts dedicated to the health and sustainability of Florida’s urban forests.
📅 Date: July 30 - 31, 2026
📍 Location: Hilton University of Florida Conference Center – Gainesville, FL


Summit Schedule

Thursday, July 30, 2026

8:30 – 8:45 AM – Registration & Welcome

8:45 – 9:45 AM – Speaker: Anthony Gross, Broward County Natural Resources Division

9:45 – 10:45 AM – Speaker: Darryl Richard, FDOT Planning for Trees

10:45 – 11:15 AM – Vendor Break

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM – Speaker: Zach Hansen, SPAR Presentation

12:15 – 1:30 PM – Networking Lunch at Hotel

1:30 – 3:00 PM – Breakout Sessions – Interactive breakout sessions focused on collaboration and discussion. Breakout topics include:

• Municipal & Utility Urban Forestry
• Outreach & Informal Education

3:00 – 3:30 PM – Shelly Johnson, Bat Houses Presentation

3:30 – 5:00 PM – Vendor Networking Social, light snacks and drinks provided

8:00 PM – Evening Bat House Experience
Bats emerge about 20 minutes after posted sunset time. Participants will meet at the hotel at approximately 7:15 PM to walk or travel together, or attendees can meet on-site.

Friday, July 31, 2026

7:30 – 8:30 AM – Networking Breakfast

8:30 – 11:00 AM – Morning Tour Sessions – Pre-Registration Required
Attendees may select from the following tour options:

Campus Tour – Tree ID and Disease Identification Tour
Hosted by UFEC 

Field Session – Rating Tree Conditions in the Field
John Snow

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – FUFC Membership Meeting

Agenda highlights:

• Executive Committee Introductions
• Bylaw Updates
• Annual Membership Overview
• Sponsor Fast Talks

12:00 – 1:00 PM – Awards Luncheon

1:00 – 1:30 PM – Keynote Program – Award recognition presentation featuring:
Speaker: Eric Muecke,City of Tampa

1:30 – 2:30 PM – PlanIT Geo

2:30 – 3:30 PM – Urban Forestry Panel – “Leaders in Urban Forestry” Panel Discussion
Moderated by: John Harris

3:30 PM – Conference Adjourns

HOTEL INFORMATION
Hilton University of Florida - 1714 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL

Conference Pricing - $149 per night
BOOK ONLINE

Room block ends by July 14th.