What if our forests could help feed our communities?

Join Trees Atlanta for an inspiring evening with author Elspeth Hay as she explores the forgotten history—and exciting future—of perennial nut trees. Drawing from her new book, Feed Us with Trees, Hay shares how trees like oaks, chestnuts, and hazelnuts once provided staple foods while creating healthy, biodiverse landscapes.

Blending science, Indigenous knowledge, and stories from growers and researchers, Hay challenges conventional ideas about agriculture and invites us to rethink our relationship with trees—not just as sources of shade and beauty, but as essential partners in creating resilient cities, healthier ecosystems, and local food systems.

Whether you're an urban forester, gardener, environmentalist, regenerative farmer, or simply curious about how trees can shape a more abundant future, you'll leave inspired to see the nut trees of Atlanta’s urban forest in a whole new light.

Books will be available for purchase at the event thanks to Eagle Eye Bookstore.