Tree Symposium

"Tough Trees for Urban Landscapes" - Nov. 7, 2024

Tough Trees For Urban Landscapes

The trees in this talk are survivors. They laugh at incorrect planting technique, scoff at mulch volcanoes, mock bad pruning cuts, and smirk at poor maintenance practices. They ask for poor soil and they taunt droughts. Sure, some of them are the usual suspects, but many are trees you probably don't know or didn't realize. The talk uses some of the subjects to go sideways and discuss and even challenge tree selection concepts. Enjoy this romp through trees so ornery they'll resist the worst that is hurled at them and be there to shade your children’s children’s children. 
 

Presented by Scott Beuerlein

Scott Beuerlein

Scott Beuerlein is the Manager of Botanical Garden Outreach at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. He runs the Zoo’s Botanical Garden educational programs, including three symposiums. He is involved in most of the department’s other outreach and with the plant trialing. Scott is also a garden writer and horticultural speaker, having published hundreds of articles and columns in several gardening and green industry publications. Beyond the Cincinnati Zoo, he is or has been a board member or officer of eight other local horticultural councils or associations. If you need more evidence of his knowledge of and passion for horticulture, consider that Scott has received no fewer than 10 recognition awards from a multitude of local and international organizations for his wide ranging efforts in the trade. We are lucky to have such a distinguished collogue in our local industry, and proud to consider him a friend.
 

ISA CEUs Available!

We are happy to announce that this event has been awarded 1. 5 ISA CEU’s for the following categories: Certified Arborist,  BCMA-Practice,  Municipal Specialist
 

Schedule     (tentative)

  • 5:30pm - Doors Open, Networking/ Socializing, Silent Auction Begins
  • 6:00pm - Welcoming Remarks, Presentation Begins
  • 7:30pm - Presentation Ends, Final Silent Auction Browse
  • 7:45pm - Auction Closes, Q&A Session with Scott Beuerlein
  • 8:00pm - Winning Bids Announced, Conclusion of Event
      

Appetizers, Refreshments, Silent Auction

This event includes catered appetizers, refreshments, and a meet-and-greet opportunity with our guest presenter. A silent auction of unique plants and other items is also part of the festivities and will include great items -- for yourself or perhaps as gifts for others!
 

Silent Auction Items:

(Updated Nov 6, final list.)

Plants:

  • False cypress: Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Vokels Upright’  (#3 container, from Dendrological Sales)
  • Ginkgo: Ginkgo biloba ‘Queen City’  (#3 container, from Dendrological Sales)
  • Arborvitae: Thuja occidentalis ‘Bobecks Tower’  (#3 container, from Dendrological Sales)
  • Witchhazel: Hamamelis ‘Havon’ (3ft, from Kendrick & O’Dell)
  • American Holly: Ilex opaca ‘Heavy Berry’ (4ft, from Kendrick & O’Dell)
  • Willowleaf Spicebush: Lindera salicifolia (3ft, from Kendrick & O’Dell)
  • Willow: Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' (#5 container, from Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum)
  • Flowering Dogwood: Cornus florida ‘Spring Grove’ (3 available, 3ft, from Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum)
  • Puffer Fish® Panicle Hydrangea: Hydrangea paniculata 'NCHP1'  (#3 container, from Ammon Nursery)
  • Proud Berry® Coralberry: Symphoricarpos sp. 'Sofie'  (#3 container, from Ammon Nursery)
  • Dragon Prince™ Japanese Cedar: Cryptomeria japonica 'Spg-3-014'  (#3 container, from Ammon Nursery)

     

Other Items:

  • "Give Thanks" fall home decor: includes door hanger, wall hanger, cloth pumpkin, candle, plates.
  • "Cardinals Appear When Angels Are Near": includes bird/ red/ holiday themed decor, puzzle, mug, misc.
  • "I Love The USA": includes flag banner and mounting/display hardware, other patriotic and seasonal items perfect for the upcoming Veteran's Day.
  • "Snowy Village": Includes 2 decorative plates, 2 ceramic trees, hand soap, 2 hand towels, candle.
  • "Cardinal Pillows": 2 cardinal-designed pillows with matching storage box.
  • "Lottery & Gift Card Tree": Lottery Tickets + Gift Cards: Starbucks, Subway, Chick-fil-A, Skyline, Kroger.
  • "Snowman w/ Cardinals": Plush light-up Snowman.

     

Location:

Boone County Extension - Enrichment Center
1824 Patrick Drive
Burlington, KY 41005

 

Registration Now Open

This annual event is always an informative and fun evening, we hope you take advantage of this opportunity in support of the many important initiatives at Boone County Arboretum.

  • General Admission: $40
  • Friends of BCA Member: $30
  • Students: $15
  • Online Access Only (via Zoom) - $15
    ** People who select the Online-Only registration option will not be included in the roster for in-person access.

Click To Register

If you can't attend the event but would still like to support the Arboretum and FBCA initiatives, you can make a financial gift here.
 

 

 

Past Tree Symposium Presentations:

In 2018, Friends of Boone County Arboretum (FBCA) established the Tree Symposium to bring attention to the various ecological challenges our trees are facing, as well as highlight the need for and successes in various tree conservation efforts, and expand plant acquisition and research projects at the Arboretum.

  • 2023 - State of the Trees
  • 2022 - Plant Exploration: Geekiness with a Purpose
  • 2020 - State of the Trees
  • 2019 - Seeking New Plants: Pursuits of the Rare, the Cool, and the Weird
  • 2018 - Plant Exploration with Chicago Botanic Garden and The Morton Arboretum