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 second installment of our Urban Forest Climate Series, 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.

Join us as we move from awareness to action and learn how we can all play a role in preserving the trees that sustain healthier, cooler, and more resilient neighborhoods.

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

This event is sponsored by: Washington Department of Natural Resources