Tools

Washington State’s Citizen Science Program

Healthy trees – Healthy people: A model for engaging citizen scientists in exotic pest detection in urban parks

Washington State Invasives Team

Effective awareness campaigns

Anticipate how future climate change will affect your community

Alien Forest Pest Explorer

Annual Forest Insect and Disease Conditions Reports

Phoenix battles extreme heat

How to make policies enforceable

Maintenance Software for Budgets Large and Small

Charrettes: The key to inclusive planning

Adopting an enforceable tree ordinance

Vibrant Cities Lab has a new look, new resources and new ways to get involved in greening your city. We’re introducing several new digital resources including a Cool Corridors Guide, Urban Forestry Roadmap and Forest Health information that will help urban foresters and related professionals build thriving programs for their communities. 

On December 31, 2025, old.vibrantcitieslab.com (note the new URL) will close. Make sure you download any resources or action guides you don’t want to miss.

Get involved with us by sending your feedback on the new website or sharing your best urban forestry success stories with us at info@vibrantcitieslab.org.