Putting the Green Back in Urban Greening: Funding Opportunities for the San Joaquin Valley

Putting the Green Back in Urban Greening: Funding Opportunities for the San Joaquin Valley

Date: Tuesday, August 18th
Time: 1:00-2:00 PM

This workshop provides support to communities in the San Joaquin Valley that are grappling with a number of pressing challenges related to health and the economy. Urban greening is an effective way to increase community engagement, help to create vibrant communities and long-term solutions and benefits for residents.

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1:00 PM	Welcome & Webinar Logistics Shani Alford, Project Manager, Local Government Commission
1:05 PM	Overview of CivicSpark Program and CalEnviroScreen 2.0 Tommy Ta, CivicSpark AmeriCorps Member, Local Government Commission Presentation PDF
1:20 PM	Key Concepts for Securing Greenhouse Grants Darla Mills, Urban Forestry Program Analyst, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Presentation PDF
1:50 PM	Q/A Facilitated by Elizabeth Lanham, Program Manager, California Urban Forests Council
2:00 PM	Adjourn/ Wrap Up

Presented by the California Urban Forests Council and the Local Government Commission
Don’t miss out on these FREE events that will be packed with useful tools and resources for urban greening! Local government staff, non-profits, grassroots organizations, consultants and others are encouraged to attend. Feel free to share this announcement with your colleagues and staff!