During this series for active aging adults, participants will meet our on-site educators and listen to guest presentations. All programs include pastries, coffee and tea upon entry. Sit back and enjoy your snack during an exciting and informative program, then wrap up with time to explore the Outdoor Adventure Center exhibits.
Let’s discuss the value of trees, from either where the sidewalk ends, or where it begins. We will explain “wildland-urban interface,” where human development meets undeveloped wildland. Does a tree really know where it’s at? Presenter Joe Aiken is Great Lakes and Canada senior regional technical manager for Arborjet, a plant health care company.
Joe’s 40-plus years in the tree care industry have provided a diverse and valuable experience, which has permitted him to guide others in plant health care decisions. He has worked in all phases of tree care, and as a licensed applicator and an International Society of Arboriculture-certified arborist, he developed a strong interest in plant health care and gained the experience and desire to continue his education.
Joe routinely conducts product seminars and presentations on various treatment methods, which are attended by arborists, city foresters, plant health care technicians, master gardeners, university extension agents, grounds departments and research personnel. He also supports Arborjet’s research department and cooperating universities, assisting with tree injections on research sites and other aspects of research required to aid in development of equipment and formulations needed to control today’s invasive pests.
Joe is a proud founding member of the Arboriculture Society of Michigan Foundation and curator of the Arboriculture Historical Society. And most recently, he was awarded with Michigan State University’s Honorary Forestry Alumni Award. In 2001 Joe joined the team at Arborjet, where he shares his strong belief in tree preservation with clients and educates others on the benefit of more environmentally friendly solutions for our urban forest problems.
Preregistration is required. Cost is $8 per person.
Register for Senior Brunch - Where the Sidewalk Begins: Let’s Explore Urban Forestry.
1801 Atwater Street, Detroit, Michigan, 48207Start: October 13, 2026 10:00 AM
End: October 13, 2026 1:00 PM
During this series for active aging adults, participants will meet our on-site educators and listen to guest presentations. All programs include pastries, coffee and tea upon entry. Sit back and enjoy your snack during an exciting and informative program, then wrap up with time to explore the Outdoor Adventure Center exhibits.
Let’s discuss the value of trees, from either where the sidewalk ends, or where it begins. We will explain “wildland-urban interface,” where human development meets undeveloped wildland. Does a tree really know where it’s at? Presenter Joe Aiken is Great Lakes and Canada senior regional technical manager for Arborjet, a plant health care company.
Joe’s 40-plus years in the tree care industry have provided a diverse and valuable experience, which has permitted him to guide others in plant health care decisions. He has worked in all phases of tree care, and as a licensed applicator and an International Society of Arboriculture-certified arborist, he developed a strong interest in plant health care and gained the experience and desire to continue his education.
Joe routinely conducts product seminars and presentations on various treatment methods, which are attended by arborists, city foresters, plant health care technicians, master gardeners, university extension agents, grounds departments and research personnel. He also supports Arborjet’s research department and cooperating universities, assisting with tree injections on research sites and other aspects of research required to aid in development of equipment and formulations needed to control today’s invasive pests.
Joe is a proud founding member of the Arboriculture Society of Michigan Foundation and curator of the Arboriculture Historical Society. And most recently, he was awarded with Michigan State University’s Honorary Forestry Alumni Award. In 2001 Joe joined the team at Arborjet, where he shares his strong belief in tree preservation with clients and educates others on the benefit of more environmentally friendly solutions for our urban forest problems.
Preregistration is required. Cost is $8 per person.
Register for Senior Brunch - Where the Sidewalk Begins: Let’s Explore Urban Forestry.
