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Explore the forests that sustain us, and discover how we can help them thrive.Join us for Rooted in Place: The Living Forest, a comprehensive symposium featuring engaging discussions, educational sessions, and exploratory activities focused on the intricate ecological, cultural, and community connections that make forests vital to our existence. From carbon sequestration and climate resilience to tree health, forest management, and the fascinating relationships between species, this event brings together esteemed ecologists, foresters, educators, and land stewards to examine the complexities of a forest ecosystem and our role in preserving it. Whether you are a woodland manager, a tree enthusiast, a conservationist, or simply a nature lover, this symposium has something to offer.
Waldorf High School
6 Main St., Stockbridge, Mass. (parking available beside the Congregational Church)
To register: visit BerkshireBotanical.org
Presentations include:
Forests, Carbon and Climate Change with Dr. Ali Kosiba and Dana Bishop; and Still Standing: White Oak, a Living Symbol of Liberty and Legacy with Tom Worthley of UConn Extension.
Breakout Sessions featuring Pete Grima and Colin Mettey, DCR Service Forestry; Tree Health Care: with Ken Gooch, Forest Health Expert; and Aliza Fassler, Doctoral Candidate Department of Environmental Conservation at the University of Massachusetts Amherst on Forests for the Bees
Closing Keynote by Tom Wessels — Coevolution: The Backbone of Ecosystem Resilience and Stability
Rooted in Place is a call to action for responsible land stewardship and community engagement. Learn, connect, ask questions, and discover innovative ways to support the forests around us. We extend our gratitude to our 2026 Rooted in Place sponsor: Walter Cudnohufsky Associates.
For Arbor Professionals: if you would like CEU credits (4.5 CEUs ), you will need to share the following information with us:
Email address:
CEUID # NE-26-194
Event Completion Date
ISA Certification #
BBG is applying for MAA/MALCP, DCR, AOLCP, and SAF; we will update as we hear back from each organization.
CEU credit seekers will pay $20 for this conference (as opposed to $100 for BBG Members/$130 for Non-Members).
Organizations that are giving professional credit are as follows:
ISA Julie Coop
https://newenglandisa.org/isacredentials
Here is the link to apply for credits from MAA and MALCP.
Event Details for CEU Award: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2Hh1np_U1SVY84to76iSpBiIhSb_o2ObayBTL1Db7TZmErA/viewform
For SAF, log in to their website and submit the request by adding the event to their calendar. https://www.eforester.org/
CFE (MA Continuing Forestry Education) email request for CEUs along with a copy of the agenda to Colin Mettey, [email protected]
For MCH (MA Certified Horticulturist) – MA Nursery and Landscape Association, the contact person is Rena Sumner, [email protected]
Jennifer Shaffer - NOFA’s AOLCP [email protected]
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