Join Dr. Marisa Thompson, Urban Horticulture Specialist with the NMSU Cooperative Extension Service, for an engaging talk on how to plant smarter for a warming future. Held at Osuna Nursery, this one-hour discussion will explore the importance of selecting climate-ready trees to support resilient urban environments.
Dr. Thompson will cover the challenges urban trees face in New Mexico, how to adapt climate-ready tree models for local conditions, and the balance between scientific messaging and public outreach. With deep roots in the communityβfrom her early nursery work in Albuquerque to leading the Think Trees nonprofitβDr. Thompson brings both expertise and local insight.
π Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
π Time: 11:00 AM β 12:00 PM
π Location: Osuna Nursery, Albuquerque, NM
Perfect for home gardeners, city planners, and anyone interested in sustainable urban landscaping.