Healthy Trees, Strong Communities: A Path Forward for Virginia

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When

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 12:00PM - 1:00PM EST

Where

Webinar

CBF Virginia Office

Event Details

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Join us for a webinar exploring the findings, challenges, and solutions shaping tree canopy across Virginia’s communities.

Experts will share insights on the latest research, policy considerations, and the environmental and economic benefits of urban tree canopy. The discussion will highlight key challenges—including development pressures and heat impacts—as well as emerging strategies and tools to support effective tree conservation, expansion, and long-term community resilience.

Featured Speakers:

  • Dr. Laura CostadoneResearch Assistant Professor, Old Dominion University
  • Andrew Larkin—Assistant Director for Engagement, Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience (ICAR).
  • Ann Jurczyk—Virginia Urban Restoration Manager, Chesapeake Bay Foundation

This event is part of Resilience in Practice, a CBF Learning Series. Resilience in Practice is a free webinar series designed to spotlight innovative strategies, local projects, and policy perspectives that support climate adaptation and community resilience across coastal Virginia. Each session brings together experts and practitioners to share insights and foster dialogue around the challenges and opportunities of living with water in a changing climate.

The series is proudly sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Coastal Virginia Adaptation and Resilience Consortium, and the Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience, three organizations committed to advancing sustainable, community-driven solutions for the region.

Registration information will be shared with the partner organizations listed above.
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