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Partners in Community Forestry Conference Week
November 16-19, 2026
Join urban forestry leaders, practitioners, and community champions where collaboration takes root, ideas flourish, and the shared commitment to healthier, greener cities comes to life. This year's conference is being held at the historic Union Station Hotel in St. Louis.
Registration is open!
Location
St. Louis, MO
Date
November 16-19, 2026
Type
Conference
The Week at a Glance
Monday
APPLIED LEARNING
& COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Go deep. Learn by doing.
Kick off Partners Conference Week with optional, focused learning opportunities designed for attendees who want to explore specific tools, approaches, or place-based examples in greater depth. These experiences emphasize applied learning and help set the stage for the conversations and connections that unfold throughout the week.
Optional add-ons. Advance registration required. See full calendar of events.
Tuesday
PEER NETWORK DAY
Partner‑led gatherings focused on peer learning and connection.
Peer Network Day brings together professionals and organizations through partner‑led gatherings focused on peer learning, shared problem‑solving, and meaningful connection. These sessions create space for conversation among those with similar roles, challenges, and contexts, surfacing the ideas and questions that shape continued learning throughout the Partners in Community Forestry Conference.
Optional add-ons. Advance registration required. See full calendar of events.
Wednesday + Thursday
PARTNERS IN COMMUNITY FORESTRY CONFERENCE
Expand perspectives. Learn. Take action.
The Partners in Community Forestry Conference brings the full community together for two days of learning, inspiration, and connection across roles, experiences, and perspectives. Sessions explore how communities, nonprofits, municipalities, and partners are addressing shared challenges — offering practical strategies you can take home and put to work.
Event Calendar
- Nonprofit Nursery Network Meeting (free)
- Trees + Tech Summit, hosted by PlanIT Geo ($135)
- Urban and Community Forestry Society Bus Tour ($55 member / $60 non-member)
- Urban and Community Forestry Society Fun Run ($35)
- Urban Forestry Policy Lab: Tools for Local Action (free)
- Alliance for Community Trees Day ($210 member / $310 non-member)
- Forests in Cities ($100)
- Urban and Community Forestry Society Conference ($210 member / $310 non-member)
- Full Agenda
- Hands-On Experiences
- Networking Reception
- Registration rates:
- Early bird: $459 through August 17
- Regular: $509 through October 19
- Late: $559 through November 13
- Full price: $599
- Full Agenda
- Included in Partners in Community Forestry Conference registration.
Be part of the 2026 Partners in Community Forestry Conference, happening November 18-19, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri.
This gathering unites passionate individuals, communities, organizations, and leaders to explore innovative solutions, share insights, and collaborate on the future of urban forestry. Join leaders across the industry as we focus on strengthening the bonds between people and trees, fostering sustainable practices, and creating green, thriving urban landscapes.
Registration rates:
- Early bird: $459 through August 17
- Regular: $509 through October 19
- Late: $559 through November 13
- Full price: $599
See Why People Keep Coming Back
Click below to hear directly from past attendees about what makes this your can't-miss urban forestry event of the year.
Book Your Room
The room block at the conference headquarters hotel, Union Station Hotel, is currently full. But we've got you covered! Attendees can still take advantage of our overflow room block at the Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis Union Station. Just a 4-minute walk from the conference venue, this convenient nearby option keeps you close to all conference activities. Be sure to reserve your room soon, as availability is limited.
Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor
Sponsoring and/or exhibiting at the conference gives you high-visibility exposure to an engaged audience dedicated to growing greener, healthier, and more resilient communities. Your support fuels innovation, collaboration, and education in urban forestry, while linking your brand directly to the joy, momentum, and shared community pride that attendees experience, celebrate, and remember.
Photo Gallery
A Look Back at 2025
Reflect and reminisce on memories and learnings created at the 2025 Partners Conference. Download and share with your communities!
Explore St. Louis
Located at Union Station in the heart of St. Louis, the conference puts attendees in a lively, visitor-friendly district filled with dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions. From the Gateway Arch to City Museum and Forest Park, there are countless ways to experience the city before and after conference sessions. The surrounding area is a popular destination for both visitors and locals, making it easy to explore with confidence while enjoying all that St. Louis has to offer.
Gateway Arch National Park
Ride to the top of America’s most iconic monument and take in sweeping views of the city and Mississippi River.
City Museum
Part art installation, part playground, and entirely unique — filled with tunnels, slides, and imaginative spaces to explore. Reconnect with your inner kid.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Wander through one of the nation’s oldest botanical gardens, featuring stunning landscapes and seasonal displays.
Forest Park
Larger than New York’s Central Park, this urban oasis is home to trails, museums, and beautiful green spaces.
Saint Louis Zoo
Consistently ranked among the nation’s best zoos, with hundreds of species and free general admission.
St. Louis Union Station
The conference venue is also a destination, featuring attractions, restaurants, historic architecture, and entertainment under one roof.
2026 Sponsors
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