Wednesday, August 13, 2025 12:00 PM 1:30 PM Peace Community Center 2106 South Cushman AvenueTacoma Dr. Donovan will discuss his research with us, specifically focusing on three studies linking urban trees with human health. First, a study that shows that women who have more trees around their home are less likely to have underweight or premature babies. Second, why the spread of the emerald ash borer does more than cause environmental harm. In addition, counties infested with emerald ash borer have higher rates of cardiovascular and lower respiratory mortality. This is especially relevant to communities in the Pacific Northwest, as the emerald ash borer was discovered in Oregon in 2022. Third, he will discuss the public-health impacts of a tree-planting program in Portland, Oregon, where he found that neighborhoods that had more tree planting also had lower rates of cardiovascular mortality. Taken together, these studies show that urban trees can have a profound effect on our health. Please join us to learn about these urgent findings about tree’s life saving benefits. Registration is capped at 30. Julia Wolf Communication Coordinator | Tacoma Tree Foundation Julia@tacomatreefoundation.org 539 Broadway Tacoma, WA 98402 www.tacomatreefoundation.org On Facebook @TacomaTrees <http://www.facebook.com/tacomatrees> On Instagram @TacomaTreeFoundation <https://www.instagram.com/tacomatreefoundation/> On YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbjs6bboUuh8gdVr-d-suqw>