March 6-7, 2012
Washington, DC

Trees are essential to the health and livability of our nation's cities and towns. Cleaner air, greener streets, and healthier neighborhoods are crucial to the prosperity of the American economy. But lasting progress won't come without changes in domestic policy. It is critical that Members of Congress understand the implications of policy choices on the ability of our cities to sustain their economies and promote more sustainable development.

Please join Alliance for Community Trees for its 2012 Hill Day. A reception on the evening of March 6 will precede our day-long March 7 event of trainings, Hill meetings and discussion on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

Reception- Tuesday, March 6
Join your colleagues and fellow ACTrees members from across the country on Tuesday evening for a welcome reception in Washington, DC.

Hill Day- Wednesday, March 7
Breakfast and a morning training session will prepare you for educating your lawmakers. Schedule your own meetings with your Congressional members for the afternoon, in order to share with them your perspectives on the challenges and opportunities for federal support of urban forests in your city or town. An important aspect of these meetings is to highlight the need to address the issues facing green infrastructure in cities and towns.

Cost:
Free

Agenda for March 7:
9am-12pm Advocacy Training Session
12pm-5pm Meet with your Members of Congress
5pm Reconvene with ACTrees colleagues
6pm-8pm Reception (US Botanic Gardens)