Life can be tough for trees in the Midwest where droughts, periodic flooding, storm damage, temperature extremes, diseases, insect pests and clay soils can all take their toll. But the most resilient trees can survive and maybe even thrive with a little extra care from us.

Local tree experts will discuss the resiliency issue at the Prairie Village Tree Board’s Fall Seminar scheduled for 7 p.m. September 25 in the Birch Room at the Meadowbrook Clubhouse, 9101 Nall Avenue. 

This year’s speakers include Jonah Nelson, third-generation owner and manager of Family Tree Nursery; Rick Spurgeon, also known as “Professor PlantRight” and an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist; Jesse Kirk, an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist with Wellnitz Tree Care; and Cathy Justice, Program Manager and ISA Certified Arborist with Heartland Tree Alliance. 

If you’re interested in finding out what the toughest, most resilient trees are for the Kansas City area or how you can make your own trees more resilient, then come to the seminar. The public is invited to attend free of charge.