July 31 @ 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Join us for the WAA Summer Conference at the Stayer Center at Marian University in Fond du Lac, WI on Thursday, July 31st. The Program Committee has organized Two Excellent Tracks of Education, one indoors and one outdoors, covering information on a plethora of topics. We will have outdoor demonstrations on advanced drone applications also. Be sure to enjoy the camaraderie of colleagues while feasting on a buffet lunch served in the Stayer Center Dining Room. We can’t wait to see you in Fond du Lac!
Click the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios.
On-line Registration Deadline: Sunday July 27, 2025. Pre-registration is now closed. WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME!
Registration Fees, if sent before July 17, 2025:
Members – $140 / Non-Members – $160
Full-Time Students FREE
Late Registration (after July 17th) $25 per person – Prices change on 7/18/25
- WAA Member Dues/ Renewal: $45. Click here to renew or become a WAA member.
(Membership is on an individual basis, not per company. Please pay the correct pricing – per individual!) - For more details about the program and to pay by check, please print off this BROCHURE.
Sponsorship Information
- COOKIE BREAK sponsorships are still available! Click here for more information.
Exhibitor Information
- Outdoor Exhibitor booth space is available for the event. Please bring your own pop-up tents and tables/chairs to use. Click here for more information.
Program
7:30am – 8:15am Registration
8:15am – 8:30am Welcome – Ian Brown, WAA President
Track One – Concurrent Indoor Sessions
8:30am – 9:30am Wood Banks & Urban Forestry: Exploring the Relationship – Jay Dampier, Rick Harper
9:30am – 10:30am Advanced Drone Applications for Vegetation Management –
Leah Morris, Deborah Sheeler
10:30am – 11:00am Morning Break with Vendors
11:00am – 12:00pm Tree Planting: Costs & Considerations – Rick Harper
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm – 2:00pm Working with Municipalities and Non-profits: Best Practices
for Arborists and Consultants – Jay Dampier, Nicolle Spafford
2:00pm – 3:00pm Roadside Vegetation Management – Mark Renz
3:00pm – 4:00pm WI’s Recent Insect Trends – PJ Liesch
Track Two – Concurrent Outdoor Sessions
8:30am – 9:30am Aerial Rescue Preparation – Gary Kohler
9:30am – 10:30am Intro to UVM: Why, How and What Not to Touch –
Samuel Prestidge
10:30am – 11:00am Morning Break with Vendors
11:00am – 12:00pm PHC and the Public –Joe Crawford
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm – 2:00pm Climbing Devices: New and Old – Ryan Rodefer
2:00pm – 3:00pm PHC and the Public –Joe Crawford
3:00-4:00 pm Aerial Rescue: Real Scenario Application – Gary Kohler,
EMS Services
Outdoor Demonstrations – New Equipment for 2025
11:00am & 1:00pm Advanced Drone Applications for Vegeta –
tion Management – Leah Morris, Deborah Sheeler
- Up to six CEUs are possible if you attend the full seminar.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Refunds will be made if requested on or before July 17, 2025 with a $20 processing fee.
- There will be no refunds for cancellations made after July 17th, although substitutions may be permitted. Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion. Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.
- Notice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060. A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days, subject to this Return Policy. We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred.
Questions or Need Help Registering?
- Contact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
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