Upcoming appearances
November 17, 2026
"No" right now doesn't mean "never": How to increase buy-in to tree-planting programs
10:30am ET
St. Louis, Missouri
November 17, 2026
"No" right now doesn't mean "never": How to increase buy-in to tree-planting programs
In many communities with low tree canopy, residents can be hesitant to embrace new tree planting efforts due to past negative experiences. T...
10:30am ET
St. Louis, Missouri
December 1, 2026
Equitable and Community-Centered Urban Tree-Planting: Insights from a New Practitioner's Guide
12:00pm ET
Virtual (Zoom)
December 1, 2026
Equitable and Community-Centered Urban Tree-Planting: Insights from a New Practitioner's Guide
Join us to learn how best to modernize your tree planting programs with specific actions that grow Tree Equity where your community needs it...
12:00pm ET
Virtual (Zoom)
What our clients have said:
"Christine delivered an engaging and informative keynote on building community for the partners in our network. In addition to providing a fantastic presentation, Christine also shared take-away resources for our partners to put into action.
Flexibility, thoughtfulness and warmth were some of the best parts of working with Fair Forests. It was a great experience and we were 100% satisfied."
--Jane Wandless, Program Manager, Chicago Region Trees Initiative, The Morton Arboretum
Past appearances (2026)
August 10, 2026
Best practices for community engagement in urban forestry
11:30am ET
Detroit, Michigan
August 10, 2026
Best practices for community engagement in urban forestry
Dr. Carmichael presented with Sally D. Ross of Black Environmental Prosperity Group (BEPG) at the International Society of Arboriculture's a...
11:30am ET
Detroit, Michigan
2025
DECEMBER 8, 2025
Women's Forest Congress Lunch and Learn
Zoom
DECEMBER 8, 2025
Women's Forest Congress Lunch and Learn
This 8-minute lightning round talk examined the impacts of historic "redlining" on urban tree canopy now, and why residents in neighborhoods...
Zoom
DECEMBER 6, 2025
Keynote presentation for the Morton Arboretum's annual Partner Recognition Celebration
Chicago, Illinois
DECEMBER 6, 2025
Keynote presentation for the Morton Arboretum's annual Partner Recognition Celebration
In this presentation, Dr. Carmichael discussed the importance of maintaining and celebrating partnerships in urban and community forestry. S...
Chicago, Illinois
September 16, 2025
Rooting Tacoma in Anti-Racist and Equitable Urban Forestry
Zoom
September 16, 2025
Rooting Tacoma in Anti-Racist and Equitable Urban Forestry
In cities across the country, trees are inequitably distributed, usually concentrated in the neighborhoods with the highest socioeconomic op...
Zoom
May 15, 2025
The Importance of Diversity in Urban and Community Forestry
Eugene, Oregon
May 15, 2025
The Importance of Diversity in Urban and Community Forestry
Dr. Carmichael presented the keynote talk for Oregon Community Trees' annual conference. She covered historical context, current trends, and...
Eugene, Oregon
February 17, 2025
Who Doesn’t Want Trees? Barriers to Tree Equity and What We Can Do Better
Green Bay, Wisconsin
February 17, 2025
Who Doesn’t Want Trees? Barriers to Tree Equity and What We Can Do Better
Dr. Carmichael presented the keynote talk for the Wisconsin Arborist Association's annual conference. She discussed evidence of disparities ...
Green Bay, Wisconsin