The Britton Fund is dedicated to advancing the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to care for trees and strengthen our urban and community forests. Through education and financial support, we help arborists, tree-care professionals, and community advocates meet today’s challenges while building a healthier, more sustainable future for generations to come.
In partnership with WCISA, the Britton Fund supports a wide range of educational opportunities—including workshops, seminars, regional conferences, online programs, technical information sheets, and publications. Explore the resources and programs available to you, and watch for announcements about upcoming educational opportunities.
Education Days 2026 at
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
It was an outstanding experience! Thank you for joining us for two days of engaging classroom and outdoor learning focused on the latest advances in young tree care.
Developed by the Urban Forest Institute (UFI) and leading urban forestry experts, this new suite of bilingual (English and Spanish) educational tools cover best practices from nursery production through early landscape establishment. Hosted by WCISA, proceeds from this event will support future research and education through The Britton Fund.
Learn more about Britton’s partnership with UFI.
Revisit recent workshops and additional funded programs.
Roots to Results: Applying Research for a
Resilient Urban Forest
Rohnert Park on August 21, 2025
Thanks for joining us in Rohnert Park on August 21, 2025 for a day rooted in applied science, practical solutions, and the power of collaboration. This special program benefited The Britton Fund, supporting research and education to advance tree care across the West. Our lineup featured leading voices in arboriculture who shared the latest insights on soil health, species selection, legal considerations, and innovative tools—including those developed through Britton Fund research. From rhizospheres to canopy cover, each session was designed to equip professionals with the knowledge to build healthier, more resilient urban forests for the future. It was a terrific day!
Botany for Arborists 2024
Thank you for a great day of education!
The day was filled with insightful presentations from many of the contributors of The Britton Fund’s latest publication, Botany for Arborists. We explored topics such as taxonomy, water relations, roots, pruning, and more. It was a full day and terrific opportunity to enhance knowledge and skills in the field of botany for arborists. This education day was hosted by WCISA and proceeds from the meeting were contributed directly back into research and education through The Britton Fund. CEUs were awarded.
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