Urban Forest Climate Series with Ed Dominguez | Saving Trees and Protecting Urban Forests

Urban Forest Climate Series with Ed Dominguez

As seasons grow hotter and climate impacts become more visible, understanding the role of urban tree canopy is more important than ever. Here in South Seattle, the reduced access to shade stands in contrast to other areas of the city, leaving local residents especially vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

Ed Dominguez is a passionate Seattle-based naturalist, renowned bird expert, local educator, trusted voice in conservation, and former member of our Audubon staff. His research on trees and his understanding of the effects of climate change highlight the importance of urban tree canopy. Ed also understands the issues and politics that have brought us to our current situation and shows us how we can all play a part in creating cooler, healthier, and more resilient communities.

Seward Park Audubon Center is excited to team up with our beloved partner in conservation for a three-part series of presentations designed to educate, inform, and rally our friends and neighbors to take action on this critical issue of trees and climate. Each of these free public events will take place at the Rainer Art Center in Columbia City, or you can participate live on the Seward Park Audubon YouTube channel.

Saving Trees and Protecting Urban Forests

Seattle’s urban forests are facing mounting pressures, from development and extreme heat to changing policy and limited protections. As climate change accelerates, the need to preserve, restore, and expand our tree canopy has never been more urgent.

In this first program, Ed Dominguez takes a closer look at the challenges trees face in our urban environment and the critical actions needed to protect them. With his deep knowledge of local ecosystems and conservation policy, Ed explores the forces behind tree loss in South Seattle and across the city, while offering practical insight into how communities can advocate for stronger protections and stewardship.

Through a combination of science, lived experience, and community-based solutions, this talk will empower participants with the tools and knowledge to make a difference from supporting equitable tree canopy initiatives to engaging in local decision-making processes that shape the future of our urban forest.

Check our calendar to learn about additional programs in this series.

Funding for this project provided by the USDA Forest Service, Urban and Community Forestry Program in partnership with State of Washington Department of Natural Resources, Urban and Community Forestry Program.

Program Registration & Waitlist Policy

IMPORTANT: Please read the following carefully to ensure you are fully registered.

You are officially registered only if you receive a confirmation email from Mobilize stating your status as “Registered.” Shortly before the event, you will receive a notice to "Confirm" your registration.

If you are on the waitlist, you are not registered unless you receive a separate notification informing you that you have been moved from the waitlist to registered status.

If you have not received a “Registered” confirmation email at least 24 hours prior to the event, you did not secure a spot in the program. Please do not come by anticipating no-shows.

If you are registered, please continue to monitor your email for any last-minute updates. Unforeseen circumstances, including weather or other factors, may result in schedule changes or cancellations.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you in the park!