Montgomery County Tree Tour 2025

Urban Tree Summit Field Sessions

September 26, 2025 | 9:00 am– 3:00 pm
Location: Black Hill Discovery Center (20926 Lake Ridge Dr | Boyds, MD)
Montgomery County Tree Tour
with Joli McCathran & Joe Howard
Join Joli McCathran and Joe Howard on this tour of Montgomery County’s Champion trees. Joli is a member of the Montgomery County Forestry Board and the Champion Tree Coordinator for Montgomery County. Joe is the founder of the Montgomery County Big Tree Registry and is affectionately known as the “Big Tree Man” for his lifelong dedication to championing and educating the public about the region’s largest and oldest trees. Participants will travel by van from location to location to view these champion trees. Lunch will be provided.