Cities across the country are searching for ways to protect residents and build climate resilience as extreme heat, flooding, and air pollution intensify.

In many cities, large-scale greening projects aren't realistic — the land simply isn't there. The opportunity, however, is hiding in plain sight: vacant lots, underused lawns, and hard-to-develop slivers of land that are exactly the right size for a microforest. These small, densely planted forests are designed to thrive in tight urban spaces and deliver real environmental and community benefits.

To make the case for microforests as a smart greening solution, Groundwork partnered with Earth Economics, with support from The Kresge Foundation, to analyze five sites across the Groundwork Network and put a dollar figure on what they actually deliver — from cooling neighborhoods and absorbing stormwater to improving air quality and creating meaningful green space for residents.

Join us live alongside Groundwork Elizabeth, and Groundwork Rhode Island to learn why microforests are one of the smartest greening investments and find out what it takes to launch one in your community.

Register here.