Growing next generation scientists and advocates for nature in cities

With new Federal investment in urban and community forestry there is tremendous opportunity to engage and employ residents in nature deprived neighborhoods. These residents and their family members may find their life’s work in planting, maintaining, studying, and advocating for more trees and access to green space. How might we best foster the passion for nature in city residents who may not currently see or appreciate the nature around them? What steps might we take to engage and connect these residents to local learning opportunities and start them on the path of exploration leading to a life-long career in nature study and advocacy. Please join us in this conversation and contribute your experience and suggestions for growing our community of science and practice for generations to come.