TAKING ROOT April 2021

NYSUFC Hiring Equity & Justice Coordinator

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From President
Karen Emmerich

Hello everyone,
Spring is for ... vaccination! But also, of course, for tree planting. This month the flurry of spring planting begins. Spring, vaccinations, tree planting: all have in common an optimistic look toward the future.

The Council is hiring a part-time Equity & Justice Coordinator, with applications due April 15th. We are very excited about this new contractor position, which we see as key to the Council's mission, vision, and relevance. We thank Urban Forester and Equity Consultant Miche Palmer for creating the job description for the position for our Council. Miche did a fantastic job and was terrific to work with.

Warmly,
Karen

Please Take a Moment to Renew Your NYSUFC
Membership for 2021

Only $25 for individuals ($10 for students), and it means the world to the Council.

Renew HERE ... and thanks so very much!

See DEC Urban and Community Forestry Upcoming Activities for info about

Electrical Hazard Awareness training - hosted by Finger Lakes ReLeaf (Region 8) - April 15th
Hudson Valley ReLeaf (Region 3) webinar - May 6
NYC ReLeaf (Region 2) webinar workshop - May 14
Leatherstocking Region ReLeaf (Region 6 ) webinar - May 18

TAKING ROOT and the NYSUFC blog are made possible by a grant from the US. Forest Service, mediated through NYSDEC.

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