In this webinar based on our 2014 Partners in Community Forestry conference presentation, Andrew Thompson (OpenTreeMap), Erica Smith Fichman (TreePhilly), and Lee Mueller (Friends of Grand Rapids Parks) talked about three outreach events our organizations have done in urban forestry, and discussed tips and tricks your urban forestry group can use with your events and marketing to expand to new audiences. This webinar covered:
- A general framework for organizing events and campaigns geared toward exciting audiences and communities with little experience with urban forestry
- Pointers, tips, caveats, and potential downfalls to keep in mind to organize a successful event
- "Lessons learned" from three specific case studies organized by a government, nonprofit, and commercial company
2. Andrew Thompson
Community Evangelist
Azavea
athompson@azavea.com
215-701-7689
Lee Mueller
Program Director, Urban Forest Project
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks
lee.mueller@friendsofgrparks.org
616 389 4687
Erica Smith Fichman
TreePhilly Program Manager
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
erica.smith@phila.gov
(215) 683 0217
3. Webinar Agenda
• OpenTreeMap Overview
• Organization and Event Introductions
• Azavea and EcoCamp
• Friends of Grand Rapids Parks and
Brewer’s Grove
• TreePhilly and The City of Arborly Love
Campaign
• Lessons Learned
• Summary, Wrap-Up, and Q&A
5. OpenTreeMap Key Features
• Map and explore tree and green
infrastructure data
• Add and edit trees online
• Track stewardship activities
• Add photos and leave comments
• View eco benefits automatically
calculated using i-Tree Streets
• Mobile apps for iPhone and Android
devices
• Export data as csv
• Customize data fields and other
options
6. How do I get OpenTreeMap?
Monthly Subscription
• Free trial and various
subscription levels
available on
opentreemap.org
• Updated every month
• No hosting, licensing, or
maintenance fees
• Set up your tree map in
minutes
Open Source
• Code available at
github.com/opentreemap
• Hosting costs not included
• Requires software
development experience
• Can contribute to the code
base
8. Webinar Agenda
• OpenTreeMap Overview
• Organization and Event Introductions
• Azavea and EcoCamp
• Friends of Grand Rapids Parks and
Brewer’s Grove
• TreePhilly and The City of Arborly Love
Campaign
• Lessons Learned
• Summary, Wrap-Up, and Q&A
9. • We make
• We are a that ’s technology & GIS
• We are a that ’s urban forestry
green infrastructure
the environment
13. • Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
• Goal: Increase tree canopy to 30% in all
neighborhoods in Philadelphia
• Yard Tree Giveaways: 11,500 trees since 2011
14.
15. LESSONS LEARNED
• Keep it simple
• Connect with your audience
• Be professional and Share Your Knowledge
• Be flexible
• Have fun
• Choose the right partners
28. Summary: Lessons Learned
• Keep it simple
• Connect with your audience
• Be professional and Share Your Knowledge
• Be flexible
• Have fun
• Choose the right partners
30. Andrew Thompson
Community Evangelist
Azavea
athompson@azavea.com
215-701-7689
Lee Mueller
Program Director, Urban Forest Project
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks
lee.mueller@friendsofgrparks.org
616 389 4687
Erica Smith Fichman
TreePhilly Program Manager
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
erica.smith@phila.gov
(215) 683 0217