Burr Oak Canyon Symposium

A three-day conference in McCook, Nebraska, USA, will bring together tree professionals, researchers, educators and enthusiasts for learning, discussion, hands-on education and exploration of the region’s remarkable trees.

The theme is “Under the Burr Oaks: A Gathering on Trees and Human Health,” with a great lineup of renowned speakers, including Kathleen Wolf, Gary Johnson, James Cassidy, Tim Buchanan, Greg Morgenson, and Graham Herbst.

The conference includes an optional pre-conference pruning workshop on Wednesday, the main conference on Thursday, a BBQ and social at Common Scents Nursery, and a Friday morning tour of the incredible Burr Oak Canyon, home to a geographically isolated stand of Quercus macrocarpa that have been growing there since the last ice age.

Follow links below for detailed program and registration.

Full conference: $175
Includes the Wednesday workshop, Thursday conference, BBQ, Burr Oak Canyon tour, and a t-shirt.

Thursday conference only: $150

Additional registration options are available for the BBQ and Friday canyon tour.

Click on any of the above links to register. You can also register by calling 308-344-8604

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Ancient oaks take center stage at McCook’s Burr Oak Symposium