Discovering Chestnut Hill: Philly Tree Plan with Erica Smith Fichman

Photo is courtesy of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation

Discovering Chestnut Hill: “Philly Tree Plan” Lecture with Erica Smith Fichman
Thursday, February 22, from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Virtual, via Zoom 
Tickets: Conservancy Member Admission $15.00 and Non-Member Admission $25.00

This talk will introduce you to the Philly Tree Plan, a ten-year strategic plan for the equitable planting and care of Philadelphia’s urban forest.  Learn about the state of Philadelphia’s urban forest and how it has changed over the past ten years, how the Philly Tree Plan was created and what residents had to say about their urban forest, what the Plan recommends, and the progress that has been made since its release in 2023.

Erica has spent her career connecting people with plants.  As the Acting Manager of the Urban Forestry Unit at Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, she oversees many projects, including the TreePhilly Community Forestry program, street and park tree planting and maintenance, and emergency tree work.  She was also the project lead for the Philly Tree Plan, a 10-year strategic plan for the equitable growth and care of Philadelphia’s urban forest, released in 2023.  She is an ISA-certified arborist and the Arbor Day Foundation’s 2018 Trailblazer Award recipient.  Erica received a B.S. in biology from Haverford College and an M.S. in environmental horticulture from the University of California, Davis.

Following Erica’s presentation will be a Q&A. If you would like to submit any questions in advance, please email Conservancy Programs and Communications Manager Chrissy Clawson at chrissy@chconservancy.org

Registrants will receive Zoom access information approximately one week from the date of the event.