Learn about the cutting-edge technology that’s opening doors and driving innovation in the reforestation space!
Hear from global sustainability leaders about new trends, opportunities to grow and the state of the world’s forests.
Network with fellow planet-lovers, get your hands in the dirt and celebrate all that we’ll accomplish together, One Tree Planted style.
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April 19-23
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Denver & Boulder, CO
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300 People
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25 Speakers
Let the festivities begin! Join us at the Maven Hotel and conveniently check in with your Whova QR code!
Can't make it on Wednesday? No worries! Stop by the One Tree Planted table in the lobby on Thursday between 9 am and 5 pm.
Departing from Union Station Plaza
Enjoy friendly competition? This 5k Fun Run is just for you! Join us as we run (or stroll) through downtown Denver on the city's famed Cherry Creek Trail.
One Tree Planted’s TreeTalks series features a full day of sessions covering a range of topics that impact the reforestation space, including seed collection, nursery capacity, drone monitoring, urban forestry, carbon, and more.
08.00AM |
Arrival and Breakfast
Arrive at The Rayback Collective, Boulder's only food truck park and full bar, tap house, event space, and more. Find your seat, and grab some breakfast — TreeTalks will begin at 9:00 sharp! |
09.00AM |
Kick off Forest Fest TreeTalks!
Our Master of Ceremonies, author and Chief Sustainability Officer at Zai Labs, Jim Massey, will kick us off and introduce our Keynote Speaker. |
09.15AM |
Fireside Chat with Dan Pallotta: Changing The Way We Think About Changing The WorldKeynote
Join us for a fireside chat with activist, author, humanitarian, and builder of movements Dan Pallotta, whose iconic TED Talk on philanthropy, "The Way We Think About Charity is Dead Wrong", has been viewed over 5 million times. |
10.00AM |
Exploring Colorado’s Unique Reforestation Landscape with the United States Forest Service
Hear from Chris Dahl, Assistant Program Manager of the USFS National Reforestation and Nursery System, about Colorado's unique landscape and the reforestation challenges that come with it, including seed collection and nursery capacity. |
10.15AM |
Reforestation in National Forests – Unprecedented Opportunities for Collaborative Outcomes
Hear from Nick DiDomenico and Marissa Pulaski, co-founders of Drylands Agroecology Research (DAR), who we will be planting trees with on Saturday! They will talk about the growing issue of desertification — both in Boulder county and around the world — and the regenerative practices they are leveraging to re-build thriving ecosystems in areas that have been desertified. |
10.30AM |
What Moves You? Insights From Running the Cape Town Marathon With a Tree Strapped to My Back
One Tree Planted's Tanner Haid reflects on his recent site visit to South Africa, where he joined our partner, Siya, to run in the Cape Town Marathon with a tree strapped to his back. With a fresh perspective on the power of urban forestry, he talks about how to align your impact with what matters the most to you. |
10.45AM |
Break
Stand up, stretch your legs, grab a snack or drink, and explore the booths throughout the space. |
11.00AM |
Monitoring, Reporting, Verification: An Exclusive Look at One Tree Planted’s Industry Leading NEW Donor Portal!
One Tree Planted's Breece Robertson and team have been working hard behind the scenes to develop our game-changing new Donor Portal! Prepare to be wowed in this exclusive look at what is coming next for Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification at One Tree Planted — and how we are leading the way in connecting our partners with their impact. |
11.30AM |
Utilizing carbon markets to benefit local people and biodiversity
Maddie Hall, CEO and Co-Founder of Living Carbon, talks about her organization's unique approach to restoration, providing a new perspective on how technology can help push the envelope on reforestation practices. |
11.45AM |
AFR100: Restoring Forest Landscapes and Revitalizing Economies Across AfricaPanel
Learn about this monumental African-led restoration initiative in an inspiring panel moderated by One Tree Planted's Aaron Minnick. You will hear from our key organizational partners with Terrafund for AFR100, including Bezos Earth Fund, World Resources Institute, and the AFR100 secretariat, as well as one of our on the ground reforestation partners. |
12.15PM |
Lunch
Enjoy a delicious lunch catered by local favorite Blackbelly Catering. |
01.15PM |
One Tree Planted’s 1st Annual Forest Fest Awards!
The Forest Fest awards recognize One Tree Planted's outstanding planting and business partners throughout the year! These awards celebrate the effort and commitment to making our world a greener place, one tree at a time. |
01.30PM |
Utilizing carbon markets to benefit local people and biodiversityPanel
One Tree Planted's Alastair Jones moderates an informative panel about how we can flip the script on the historically exploitative nature of carbon markets by working hand in hand with local land stewards to put the needs of biodiversity and communities where they belong: front and center. |
02.00PM |
The Five Billion Seedling Forest
Hear from Flynn Miller of PRT, the largest container-grown forestry nursery company in North America, about the challenges of seed collection, their approach to growing tree saplings, and the need for diverse tree species — plus a special announcement! |
02.15PM |
Sustainability Through Sports: Game Changers For The PlanetPanel
Join Players for the Planet co-founder and One Tree Planted Sports Sustainability Manager Chris Dickerson for a lively panel discussion with key stakeholders from across the sports industry. They will delve into different ways sports organizations and athletes can leverage sustainability initiatives to connect with their communities and make a difference for the environment! |
02.45PM |
Veterans in the Forest: Leveraging Drone Technology to Change Lives and Help the Environment
Hear from our partner, Chris Lewis, Founder of Vets to Drones, about how we are empowering U.S. veterans with training and on-the-job experience in drone monitoring through an innovative and life-changing program, Veterans in the Forest. |
03.00PM |
Break
Stand up, stretch your legs, and grab a snack or drink! |
03.15PM |
Trees, Tech and Transformation: Harnessing Industry-Leading Monitoring, Reporting, Verification to Inform Restoration WorkPanel
In this exciting panel moderated by One Tree Planted's Breece Robertson, hear from leaders from Salesforce, Esri and Planet on how technology is transforming the way we plan, gain insights, tell stories and track impacts towards conservation and restoration goals. |
03.45PM |
Planet, People & Partnerships: How Collaboration Can Accelerate Global Restoration Panel
Reforestation is about more than planting trees. Learn about the unique ways that leading brands across industries are leveraging reforestation to make an impact and engage their communities in an inspiring panel moderated by Jim Massey. |
04.15PM |
Think global, Act local: Supporting Indigenous Peoples & Local Communities to Lead Global RestorationPanel
One Tree Planted's KM Reyes leads an eye-opening panel that explores the unique staying power of indigenous-led reforestation projects and the importance of elevating indigenous leadership to ensure lasting change. |
04.45PM |
Wrap Up
We will reflect on an incredible day of learning — and connect with fellow attendees. |
05.00PM |
Happy Hour and Networking
Network with other attendees and speakers, enjoy wine tastings from One Tree Planted sponsor Rabble Wine, sip on locally crafted beer, and learn from our cutting-edge technology partners. |
06.00PM |
Dinner
Dinner will be available at The Rayback Collective from delicious local food trucks. The food trucks will include Tibet's, Lenin's Woodfire Pizza, and It's all Greek to Me. |
07.30PM |
Transportation
Transportation back to Denver will begin at 7:30 pm. |
Join us Earth Day weekend for a joint event with The Watershed Center, and other community partners to plant trees and shrubs, clean the irrigation ditch, and pick up debris.
Dress for the weather and be ready to get a little dirty!
Join us for one last adventure before we bid the Rocky Mountains adieu. Staunton State Park is a local favorite in a state known for its mountain splendor, making it the perfect place to end Forest Fest '23!
All trails are natural surfaces and vary in their degree of difficulty.
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Book NowGlobal Vice-President, Global Sustainability
Zai LabsEntrepreneur, Author & Activist
Charity Defense CouncilCo-Founder
Drylands Agroecology ResearchCo-Founder
Drylands Agroecology ResearchDirector of Urban Forestry
One Tree PlantedChief Impact Officer
One Tree PlantedSenior Director
SalesforceNonprofit Account Executive
EsriAssistant Program Manager
NR&NSCEO and Co-Founder
Living CarbonRegional Project Director: Africa
One Tree PlantedDirector of Projects: Global
One Tree PlantedProgram Officer, Land Restoration
Bezos Earth FundCommunications & Advocacy Officer
African Union Development AgencyExecutive Director
Goshen Global VisionProject Manager: Global
One Tree PlantedPresident of the Board of Trustees
Fundación Natura PanamaPresident and Founder
Nacion VerdeSports Sustainability Manager
One Tree PlantedDirector of Sustainability
Atlanta HawksHead of Sustainability
University of ColoradoSenior Director
Engineering & Facilities, Colorado RockiesFounder
Vets to DronesDirector of Eco-Compliance and Research
HyundaiCommunity Environmental Sustainability Lead
MicrosoftGlobal Citizen Advisor
FedEx ServicesDirector of Corporate Sustainability
Kellogg CompanyProject Manager: Asia Pacific
One Tree PlantedCo-Founder
For the Future PH IncCumulative Effects Coordinator
Lower Nicola Indian BandProject Assistant
SOS AmazôniaPartnerships Analyst
SOS AmazôniaPresident
ECOAN and Acción AndinaProfessional Rock Climber