Courses

Explore a cutting-edge presentation on mapping urban forests across North America using advanced technologies. Delivered by Sara Beery from MIT for the Data Learning working group, this 51-minute talk introduces the Auto Arborist project, which combines data assimilation and machine learning techniques to revolutionize urban forest management. Gain insights into innovative approaches for cataloging and monitoring tree populations in urban environments, and learn how these methods can contribute to more sustainable and resilient cities. Discover the interdisciplinary nature of this research, which brings together experts from various fields to tackle complex environmental challenges. Recorded during the weekly working group meeting on March 21, 2023, this presentation offers a unique opportunity to stay updated on the latest developments in urban ecology and data-driven environmental management.

<p>Discover everything you need to make trees and shrubs a manageable investment. A horticulturist and certified arborist takes you through different landscapes, climates, and seasons to reveal strategies for shopping, planting, and caring for trees and shrubs like the experts.</p>

Explore a groundbreaking synthesis algorithm presented at POPL 2024 that efficiently searches programs with local variables. Dive into the concept of lifted interpretation, which enables simultaneous evaluation of all programs from a grammar, allowing for effective reduction of the search space for programs with local variables. Learn how this innovative approach overcomes limitations of prior bottom-up synthesis algorithms, particularly in evaluating programs with free local variables. Discover the application of these ideas in web automation through Arborist, a tool that outperforms state-of-the-art techniques like WebRobot and Helena in automating complex tasks. Gain insights into the algorithm's potential to significantly expand the range of automatable tasks in web environments.

Description Join horticulturist, certified arborist and nationally syndicated garden-show host Melinda Myers and learn how to make trees and shrubs an integral and manageable part of outdoor spaces you’ll love. Taking you through a variety of different landscapes, climates and seasons, Melinda will reveal effective — and practical — gardening techniques and strategies for purchasing, planting and caring for trees and shrubs. Learn about the many trees and shrubs that make great fits for landscapes with different climates, soil types and size constraints. Then, get insider tips and techniques for growing and maintaining your trees and shrubs, and find out how to enhance their ornamental appeal with pruning methods that create tunnels or help plantings grow flat against walls and fences. Branch into new gardening skills today to grow stunning trees and shrubs — and save money in the long run!

Explore the intricate process of crafting the world's most dangerous work boots in this 23-minute video from Nicks Handmade Boots. Follow the step-by-step manufacturing of the Woodsman boot, designed for loggers, arborists, and workers requiring ultimate traction and durability. Witness the creation of these USA-made boots from start to finish, including the installation of tool steel spikes. Learn about the company's commitment to quality, worker livelihoods, and boot longevity through their resoling and rebuilding services. Gain insights into proper boot care, cleaning techniques, and safety precautions for spiked footwear. Discover the equipment used in video production and explore additional resources for Nicks Boots enthusiasts.

Explore the importance of long-term thinking and its impact on future generations in this thought-provoking TEDx talk. Discover how examples from cathedral builders and arborists demonstrate our capacity to envision and work towards a future we may never see. Learn about the concept of being a "good ancestor" and how shifting our perspective can positively influence the world we leave behind. Join Mara Luther, a passionate bookseller, storyteller, and outdoor enthusiast, as she shares insights gained from her diverse experiences and education. Gain inspiration to cultivate a mindset that extends beyond immediate gratification and embraces the responsibility we have to shape a better tomorrow for our children and generations to come.