Root Ball 2026
Celebrate Our 20th Anniversary
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of growing and protecting Pittsburgh’s urban forest and honor those who have had a tremendous impact on advancing urban forestry in Western Pennsylvania.
Enjoy light bites and drinks to the music of Boilermaker Jazz Band before a plated dinner and awards ceremony with emcee Rick Sebak. Stick around for the Root Flare after party with the Tree Pittsburgh famous cookie table, raffle baskets, activities, and music by The Family Joules.
2026 Honorees
Lisa Ceoffe, Forester, City of Pittsburgh
Arbor Day Foundation
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Root Ball 2026
Friday, September 18, 2026
Root Ball Awards Dinner: 5-8 p.m.
Root Flare After Party: 8-11 p.m.
Roost
250 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Anniversary Supporting Sponsor
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Underwriting Sponsors
ALCOSAN
Eisler Nurseries, Inc.
greenSinner
Posner Foundation
Arbor Development Partners
Pittsburgh Regional Transit
The Huber Group
Range Resources
Rossi Floor Technologies
UPMC Center for Sustainability
Root Flare 2026
Just want to join for the afterparty? No problem. We’re keeping the celebration going at the Root Flare!