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Adult Opportunities

Landscape Below Ground V (in person or online)

Learn about the latest science-based management strategies for establishing and maintaining trees’ roots in challenging urban situations at the fifth Landscape Below Ground conference.

Content Detail

In this international conference on tree root development in urban soils, learn about the latest science-based management strategies for establishing and maintaining trees’ roots in challenging urban situations. Top scientists and practitioners from around the world will present knowledge to help managers and policymakers choose, plant, and care for healthier, longer-lived trees by focusing on trees’ critical and vulnerable root systems. Speakers will address such topics as the design and constraints of street planting spaces, nursery growing, soil selection and amendment, tree root architecture, and tree stability. Landscape Below Ground V is presented in partnership by The Morton Arboretum and the International Society of Arboriculture.

Preconference Workshops

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL, USA

Conference Sessions

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 and Thursday, October 12, 2023

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL, USA

Register before August 25, 2023 to receive$50 off the two-day conference registration fee.

Speakers: The Landscape Below Ground V will feature leading experts.

Age: 16 and older

Course number: S418

What to Know

Early bird registration ends August 25, 2023. Register today for the best rates!

Registering a group larger than 3 people? Please email registrar-ed@mortonarb.org.

Full Conference (Early Bird): $325

One-Day Registration (Early Bird): $175

Online Access to Full Conference (Early Bird): $195

Student Registration for Full Conference: $95
Please contact registrar-ed@mortonarb.org from your .edu email address to request student pricing. 

Preconference Workshops (Early Bird): $95

Please note: preconference workshop registration is separate from conference registration.

Program Schedule

Conference: Wednesday, October 11, 2023, and Thursday, October 12, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central time

Workshops (in person only): Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Thornhill Education Center

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