Illinois Extension's core mission is to be a source of research-based knowledge that helps community members solve challenges and improve their lives. On this week’s Good Growing podcast, Chris and Emily are joined by horticulture educators Sarah Vogel and Ryan Pankau to discuss the upcoming Community Tree Care series. This only learning opportunity is open to anyone who cares about trees or does the work of caring for trees. Listen to the end for a fun lightning round of tree questions with our guests. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/C01ODX3-7u8 Skip to what you want to know:    01:10 – Welcome, Sarah Vogel and Ryan Pankau. Introducing the Community Tree Care Series.  02:00 – Introductions. Who you are, where you are located, and how you became interested in trees.  08:47 – What is the Community Tree Care Series?  10:48 – Community Tree Care Series is open to anyone.  11:20 – Why we care about community trees.  14:00 – When trees face a natural disaster.  18:20 – How to sign up for the Community Tree Care Series.  21:53 – A summary of what topics are included in the series.  27:46 – Yet to be announced in-person sessions  32:08 – Lightening Round with tree people  33:09 – What is your favorite tree species and why?  37:28 – What is the most interesting tree fact that you know?  39:43 – What tree do you associate with your childhood?  41:41 – Do you have any tree related New Year’s Resolutions?  45:29 – Wrap-up, thank yous, what’s up next week, and goodbye! For more information or to register for the Community Tree Care Series: https://go.illinois.edu/CTC2025 Contact us! Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.eduEmily Swihart: eswihart@illinos.eduKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu Check out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. Barnyard Bash: freesfx.co.uk --You can find us on most podcast platforms.  iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377     Tunein - https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/  Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR    Vurbl - https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pljnNlUtyG/    Listen notes - https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/good-growing-chris-enroth-cHLPMWpvEOG/    Ivy - https://ivy.fm/podcast/good-growing-167902    Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/Good-Growing-id4302614?country=us