As part of the #GuelphGreenReads city-wide book club, we’re reading The Nature of Our Cities by Dr. Nadina Galle—a fascinating look at how cities can harness technology to support thriving urban ecosystems. To deepen your understanding, check out her podcast episode How Can We Align Urban Forestry and Municipal Climate Change Policy? featuring Brett KenCairn, Senior Climate and Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Boulder.

In this insightful conversation, they explore how cities can better integrate urban forestry into climate action plans, highlighting the importance of cross-department collaboration, long-term thinking, and using data to guide policy. It’s a compelling listen that pairs perfectly with the themes of the book—and offers real-world examples of what’s possible when nature and innovation work together.

🔊 Give it a listen: S5E7 — How Can We Align Urban Forestry and Municipal Climate Change Policy? with Brett KenCairn of the City of Boulder

📚 Copies of The Nature of Our Cities are available at The Guelph Public Library and The Bookshelf.