Canopies Create Healthy Communities

Discover how trees create healthier cities and inspire careers in this hands-on, science- driven exploration of urban ecology!

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High School
Cost $10 per student

Discover how trees create healthier cities and inspire careers in this hands-on, science- driven exploration of urban ecology!

Empower your students to see the forest and the trees- as climate solutions, community protectors, and as the basis for future careers. This immersive program explores ecosystem services through data collection and scientific tools. Participants will uncover how trees:

Cool our cities through shade and transpiration
Filter and slow stormwater, protecting local watersheds
Store carbon and combat climate change
Boost public health in underserved communities

Along the way, students will be introduced to green careers in urban forestry, environmental science, and landscape design. By engaging with real-world tools and practices, they’ll gain insight into pathways where they can make a lasting impact on climate resilience and community health as environmental stewards.

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Timeframe: Offered Year- round

Duration: 1 hour

Cost: $10 per student. One adult chaperone required per 10 students (free). One adult per five students admitted free; additional adults are $10 per person. To discuss scholarship opportunities, please contact ckent@holdenfg.org.

Please note – if you have a special request that does not fit within the available options, please reach out to us at ckent@holdenfg.org.

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