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SUMMARY:2024 Virtual Certified Arborist Study Group
DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Monday and Thursday evenings starting January 22 – February 19\, 2024. Every Monday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm.  Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam.  The following week (Monday\, February 26th)\,  we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI.  The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam.  The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants.  So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend.  Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course.  You are welcome to register for the full course.  You can also choose to attend individual sessions.  2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\nDate                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nMon.\, January 22nd\, 2024Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyThurs.\, January 25th\, 2024Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentMon.\, January 29th\, 2024Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionThurs.\, February 1st\, 2024Mike WendtClimbing and SafetyMon.\, February 5th\, 2024Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementThurs.\, February 8th\, 2024Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningMon.\, February 12th\, 2024Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionThurs.\, February 15th\, 2024Denny FermenichTree ID and SelectionMon.\, February 19th\, 2024Jeff LaufenbergTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 26th\, 2024Erin StoeklCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMike Wendt- Retired Arboriculture/Hort. Instructor; Past WAA Tree Climbing Competition Champion \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nJeff Laufenberg– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\nErin Stoekl– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 15\, 2024 with a $10 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 15th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 15th.  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.\n\n\n\nNotice 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/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2024-virtual-certified-arborist-study-group/2024-02-01/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:2024 Virtual Certified Arborist Study Group
DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Monday and Thursday evenings starting January 22 – February 19\, 2024. Every Monday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm.  Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam.  The following week (Monday\, February 26th)\,  we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI.  The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam.  The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants.  So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend.  Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course.  You are welcome to register for the full course.  You can also choose to attend individual sessions.  2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\nDate                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nMon.\, January 22nd\, 2024Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyThurs.\, January 25th\, 2024Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentMon.\, January 29th\, 2024Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionThurs.\, February 1st\, 2024Mike WendtClimbing and SafetyMon.\, February 5th\, 2024Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementThurs.\, February 8th\, 2024Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningMon.\, February 12th\, 2024Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionThurs.\, February 15th\, 2024Denny FermenichTree ID and SelectionMon.\, February 19th\, 2024Jeff LaufenbergTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 26th\, 2024Erin StoeklCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMike Wendt- Retired Arboriculture/Hort. Instructor; Past WAA Tree Climbing Competition Champion \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nJeff Laufenberg– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\nErin Stoekl– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 15\, 2024 with a $10 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 15th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 15th.  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.\n\n\n\nNotice 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/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2024-virtual-certified-arborist-study-group/2024-02-05/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:2024 Virtual Certified Arborist Study Group
DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Monday and Thursday evenings starting January 22 – February 19\, 2024. Every Monday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm.  Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam.  The following week (Monday\, February 26th)\,  we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI.  The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam.  The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants.  So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend.  Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course.  You are welcome to register for the full course.  You can also choose to attend individual sessions.  2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\nDate                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nMon.\, January 22nd\, 2024Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyThurs.\, January 25th\, 2024Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentMon.\, January 29th\, 2024Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionThurs.\, February 1st\, 2024Mike WendtClimbing and SafetyMon.\, February 5th\, 2024Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementThurs.\, February 8th\, 2024Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningMon.\, February 12th\, 2024Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionThurs.\, February 15th\, 2024Denny FermenichTree ID and SelectionMon.\, February 19th\, 2024Jeff LaufenbergTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 26th\, 2024Erin StoeklCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMike Wendt- Retired Arboriculture/Hort. Instructor; Past WAA Tree Climbing Competition Champion \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nJeff Laufenberg– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\nErin Stoekl– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 15\, 2024 with a $10 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 15th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 15th.  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.\n\n\n\nNotice 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/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2024-virtual-certified-arborist-study-group/2024-02-08/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:2024 Virtual Certified Arborist Study Group
DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Monday and Thursday evenings starting January 22 – February 19\, 2024. Every Monday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm.  Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam.  The following week (Monday\, February 26th)\,  we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI.  The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam.  The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants.  So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend.  Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course.  You are welcome to register for the full course.  You can also choose to attend individual sessions.  2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\nDate                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nMon.\, January 22nd\, 2024Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyThurs.\, January 25th\, 2024Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentMon.\, January 29th\, 2024Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionThurs.\, February 1st\, 2024Mike WendtClimbing and SafetyMon.\, February 5th\, 2024Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementThurs.\, February 8th\, 2024Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningMon.\, February 12th\, 2024Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionThurs.\, February 15th\, 2024Denny FermenichTree ID and SelectionMon.\, February 19th\, 2024Jeff LaufenbergTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 26th\, 2024Erin StoeklCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMike Wendt- Retired Arboriculture/Hort. Instructor; Past WAA Tree Climbing Competition Champion \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nJeff Laufenberg– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\nErin Stoekl– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 15\, 2024 with a $10 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 15th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 15th.  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.\n\n\n\nNotice 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/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2024-virtual-certified-arborist-study-group/2024-02-12/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:2024 Virtual Certified Arborist Study Group
DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Monday and Thursday evenings starting January 22 – February 19\, 2024. Every Monday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm.  Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam.  The following week (Monday\, February 26th)\,  we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI.  The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam.  The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants.  So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend.  Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course.  You are welcome to register for the full course.  You can also choose to attend individual sessions.  2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\nDate                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nMon.\, January 22nd\, 2024Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyThurs.\, January 25th\, 2024Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentMon.\, January 29th\, 2024Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionThurs.\, February 1st\, 2024Mike WendtClimbing and SafetyMon.\, February 5th\, 2024Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementThurs.\, February 8th\, 2024Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningMon.\, February 12th\, 2024Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionThurs.\, February 15th\, 2024Denny FermenichTree ID and SelectionMon.\, February 19th\, 2024Jeff LaufenbergTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 26th\, 2024Erin StoeklCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMike Wendt- Retired Arboriculture/Hort. Instructor; Past WAA Tree Climbing Competition Champion \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nJeff Laufenberg– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\nErin Stoekl– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 15\, 2024 with a $10 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 15th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 15th.  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.\n\n\n\nNotice 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/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2024-virtual-certified-arborist-study-group/2024-02-15/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:2024 Virtual Certified Arborist Study Group
DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Monday and Thursday evenings starting January 22 – February 19\, 2024. Every Monday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm.  Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam.  The following week (Monday\, February 26th)\,  we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI.  The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam.  The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants.  So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend.  Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course.  You are welcome to register for the full course.  You can also choose to attend individual sessions.  2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\nDate                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nMon.\, January 22nd\, 2024Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyThurs.\, January 25th\, 2024Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentMon.\, January 29th\, 2024Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionThurs.\, February 1st\, 2024Mike WendtClimbing and SafetyMon.\, February 5th\, 2024Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementThurs.\, February 8th\, 2024Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningMon.\, February 12th\, 2024Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionThurs.\, February 15th\, 2024Denny FermenichTree ID and SelectionMon.\, February 19th\, 2024Jeff LaufenbergTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 26th\, 2024Erin StoeklCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMike Wendt- Retired Arboriculture/Hort. Instructor; Past WAA Tree Climbing Competition Champion \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nJeff Laufenberg– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\nErin Stoekl– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 15\, 2024 with a $10 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 15th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 15th.  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.\n\n\n\nNotice 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/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2024-virtual-certified-arborist-study-group/2024-02-19/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:2024 Virtual Certified Arborist Study Group
DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Monday and Thursday evenings starting January 22 – February 19\, 2024. Every Monday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm.  Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam.  The following week (Monday\, February 26th)\,  we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI.  The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam.  The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants.  So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend.  Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course.  You are welcome to register for the full course.  You can also choose to attend individual sessions.  2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\nDate                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nMon.\, January 22nd\, 2024Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyThurs.\, January 25th\, 2024Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentMon.\, January 29th\, 2024Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionThurs.\, February 1st\, 2024Mike WendtClimbing and SafetyMon.\, February 5th\, 2024Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementThurs.\, February 8th\, 2024Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningMon.\, February 12th\, 2024Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionThurs.\, February 15th\, 2024Denny FermenichTree ID and SelectionMon.\, February 19th\, 2024Jeff LaufenbergTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 26th\, 2024Erin StoeklCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMike Wendt- Retired Arboriculture/Hort. Instructor; Past WAA Tree Climbing Competition Champion \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nJeff Laufenberg– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\nErin Stoekl– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 15\, 2024 with a $10 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 15th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 15th.  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.\n\n\n\nNotice 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/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2024-virtual-certified-arborist-study-group/2024-02-22/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:2024 WAA/WIDNR Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Branching Out in the World of Urban ForestryFebruary 25-27\, 2024Hyatt & KI Convention Center • Green Bay\, WI \n\n\n\nWe are excited to ‘branch out’ again in Green Bay for the WAA & WIDNR Annual Winter Conference!  We have another astronomical assortment of speakers this year you won’t want to miss! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information – Blocks are now Closed! \n\n\n\nReservations can now be made for the annual conference.  We have blocks in three hotels this year!  \n\n\n\nHyatt (host hotel)= Attached to KI Convention Center at 333 Main St. $119/night for a double\, $144/night for a triple\, $169/night for a quad occupancy\, online reservations at https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/GRBRG/G-WIAR. Please make reservations before February 2\, 2024.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHampton Inn = Attached to KI Convention Center at 201 Main St.\, $139/night for a double queen or a king\, call 920-437-5900.  Indicate you are with the WI Arborist Block.  Please make hotel reservations before January 26\, 2024. \n\n\n\nHotel Northland – 1 block from KI Convention Center at 302 N. Adams St.\, $139/night for a standard king\, $169/night for a double queen\, 920-393-7499.  Indicate you are part of the WI Arborist Association Room Block or use this link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1686669505002&key=GRP&app=resvlink.  Please make hotel reservations before February 5\, 2024. \n\n\n\nAlternative Hotels \n\n\n\nQuality Inn = 0.6 mi. from KI Convention Center at 321 S. Washington St.\, 920-437-8771 \n\n\n\nSt. Brendan’s Inn = 0.6 mi. from KI Conv Center at 234 S. Washington St.\, 920-884-8484 \n\n\n\nHawthorn Suites = 2.7 mi. from KI Conv Center at 335 W. Joseph St.\, 920-435-2222 \n\n\n\nMore can be found at:http://www.kiconventioncenter.org/explore-green-bay/hotels-and-overflow-facilities/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Information \n\n\n\nDownload the Conference Brochure for the full agenda. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration available online until February 20th. WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME AT DELAYED PRICING – Full Conference: WAA Member $315/ Non-Member $330\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Discount available until February 2nd.  Prices will go up on February 3rd.\n\n\n\n\nPre-Registration is now closed!!!  Walk-ups will be welcome at delayed pricing! \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\nEarly Bird Registration: WAA Member $275\, Non-Member $290\, Full-Time Students $65\n\n\n\nSunday Only: WAA Member $135\, Non-Member $150\n\n\n\nMonday Only: WAA Member $145\, Non-Member $160\n\n\n\nTuesday Only: WAA Member $135\, Non-Member $150\n\n\n\nDelayed Registration Fee (after February 2nd): add $40 per person (except students)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo become a WAA member or renew your membership\, click here.  Not sure if you are a member\, contact Tina Johnson at the link below for registration questions. \n\n\n\n\nThe Schedule & Location of Events Addendum is now available so you can plan out your conference agenda and see how many CEUs/CTSPs are being offered per session.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMissing from Mailed Brochure (bottom of page 9) \n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 27\, 2024 – Afternoon Utility Track Sessions \n\n\n\n1:30-2:30 IVM and Pollinators – Lewis Payne \n\n\n\nThis presentation will highlight the steps of IVM and then go into the steps to integrate pollinators into the program.  Highlights will also include joining the CCAA for Monarch butterflies and utilizing the pollinator scorecard developed by the Rights of Way as Habitat Working Group in a vegetation management program. \n\n\n\n2:30-3:30 Long Range Vegetation Management Plan – What is This? – Lewis Payne \n\n\n\nThis presentation will dig into the history of IVM and why it is important to develop a long-range vegetation management plan.  The components of a long-range plan will be highlighted. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBrief Overview of the Speaker Line-up (just to name a few) – SEE BROCHURE FOR COMPLETE AGENDA \n\n\n\nJeremy Auer (WI DNR) – Native Shrub and Tree Seed: A Tutorial on Identification\, Collection and Cleaning \n\n\n\nJoseph Crawford (Crawford Tree & Landscape Services\, Inc.) – Making Safety Meetings Worthwhile / Bridging the Divide Between Sales and Production \n\n\n\nBrian French (Arboriculture International)\, Ryan Gilpin (Nidus Consulting) – Snags in the Urban Forest (Sunday Workshop) \n\n\n\nRich Hauer (CNUC) – If You Could Build a Diverse Urban Forest Utopia\, What Would It Be? \n\n\n\nLaura Jull (UW-Madison) – The “Lorax” Says\, “We Need Tree Diversity” \n\n\n\nTodd Kramer (Kramer Tree Specialists) –Preparing to Use a Crane / Comparing Different Types of Cranes (with Andrew Fedor) \n\n\n\nPJ Liesch (UW-Madison) – Wisconsin’s Insect Trends and Pests to Watch for in 2024 \n\n\n\nChristopher Luley (Urban Forest Diagnostics LLC) – Biology\, Identification and Management of Wood Decay in Urban Trees (Sunday Workshop) / Identification of Common Decay Fungi / Assessing Trees with Decay \n\n\n\nRandall Miller (CNUC) – Are You a Leader or a Boss? / Working Around Power Lines \n\n\n\nLewis Payne (New York Power Authority) – IVM and Pollinators / Long Range Vegetation Management Plan: What is This? \n\n\n\nLuke Scheberl (Mid-State Technical College) – Why Do Trees Care About Soil? \n\n\n\nGlen Stanosz (UW-Madison) – Drought: Multiple Definitions – Many More (and More Complex) Effects on Trees \n\n\n\nMike Wendt (Wendtscapes)- Conifer ID / Wood Art Treasures from Waste Wood \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMore details are available on the brochure above. Hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n***NEW THIS YEAR*** – Poster Presentations \n\n\n\n\nWe will be hosting poster presentation sessions for the first time.  A poster presentation is a great way to engage with peer professionals in sharing novel ideas and experience in the arboriculture\, urban forestry\, and landscape horticulture field.\n\n\n\nPosters will be on display all day Monday and Tuesday morning.  Presenters will be available for questions during Breaks with the Exhibitors.\n\n\n\nSubmit an online abstract (250-350 words\, max) before Jan. 10\, 2024 at this link: https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/call-for-poster-presentations-at-the-waa-dnr-annual-conference/.\n\n\n\nQuestions?  Ask Tina Johnson for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**NEW TIME THIS YEAR** – Ascent Event Climbing Competition \n\n\n\n\nMonday evening from 5:30-6:30 pm\, right before the blue light special\, the WAA TCC will be hosting an ascent event to see who is the fastest climber in GB land.\n\n\n\nClimbers of all skill levels encouraged to compete.\n\n\n\nLimited to the first 24 climbers to register.\n\n\n\nPlease register separately for this event by Feb. 15\, 2024 at this link: https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/ascent-event-climbing-competition-at-the-waa-dnr-annual-conference/.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitor Information \n\n\n\n\nClick here for more information about the exhibitor booths.\n\n\n\nQuestions about becoming an exhibitor?  Ask Todd Haefke for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Information \n\n\n\n\nSponsorships are available!  Click here for more information. \n\n\n\nStill available: ALL\n\n\n\nQuestions about sponsorships?  Ask Jaycee Hendrickson for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy \n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before February 2\, 2024 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after February 2\, 2024\, 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.\n\n\n\nNotice 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Questions? – contact WAA Chapter Executive Tina Johnson
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2024-waa-widnr-annual-conference/
LOCATION:KI Convention Center\, 333 Main St.\, Green Bay\, WI\, 54301\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:Call for Poster Presentations at the WAA/DNR Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin Arborist Association will be hosting poster presentation sessions for the first time at the WAA/WI DNR annual conference in Green Bay on Feb 26th and 27th 2024.  Poster presentation is a great way to engage with peer professionals in sharing novel ideas and experience in arboriculture\, urban forestry and landscape horticulture field.  Join the poster presentation by submitting an online abstract (250- 350 words max) before Jan 10th\, 2024. \n\n\n\nSubmit Your Abstract by Applying Here \n\n\n\nGoal of the poster presentation: \n\n\n\nTo provide opportunities for students\, researchers\, and professionals at the 2024 WAA/WI DNR’s Annual Conference to present\, disseminate and highlight the practice of arboriculture\, urban forestry\, and landscape horticulture. \n\n\n\nPoster Submission Application: \n\n\n\n\nFirst and Last Name (primary author)\n\n(if a student\, include name of their research advisor\, instructor\, or supervisor)\n\n\n\n\n\nName and Address of your Institution/Agency/ Business/ Organization/ Others\n\n\n\nContact Info: Email\, Phone Number\n\n\n\nChoose the relevant poster category that you propose to present: A) Research B) Education C) Outreach Project D) Community Project E) Internship Project\n\n\n\nTitle of your poster and abstract (250- 350 words max)\n\n\n\nSubmission deadline: Jan 10th\, 2024 (Wednesday)\n\n\n\nMust be a registered attendee at the WAA/WI DNR annual conference during poster presentation.\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Guidelines: \n\n\n\n\nPoster Size (inches):  Minimum: 36” x 36”\, Maximum: 44” x 44”\n\n\n\nWAA provides: Designated space\, Poster easel stand\, foam board\, binder clips (for poster attachment) \n\n\n\nPoster Setup time: Mon. Feb 26th from 7:00 – 9:00 am\n\n\n\nPoster Session Schedule during conference:  (Authors must be at their poster during session time listed in the program to present their information and answer questions.) Mon. Feb 26th from 10:00 – 10:30 am / Mon. Feb 26th from 2:30 – 3:00 pm / Tues. Feb 27th from 10:30 – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nPoster Removal Time: Tues. Feb. 27th from 11:00 – 12:00 pm (Note: All poster presenters will receive participant certificate and will be honored at the WAA Annual Conference Luncheon on Tues. Feb. 27th.)\n\n\n\nPoster must avoid commercialism\, promotion\, or advertisement.\n\n\n\nFont Size: 24 – 48 point font (that you can read from 2-3 ft. away)\n\n\n\n\nPoster Content layout: \n\n\n\n\nPoster Title:\n\n\n\nAuthor(s):\n\n\n\nInstitution/ Business/ Organization/ Agency:\n\n\n\nAddress:\n\n\n\nContent Layout:\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nCategories: (Choose one of the relevant category layouts as a guideline in designing your poster) \n\n\n\n\nResearch (Summarize research findings with statistical analysis) (include all the below)\n\na) Abstract b) Introduction c) Methods and Materials d) Results and Discussion e) Literature Citation; Include figures\, tables\, photos.\n\n\n\n\n\nEducation (Present a specific educational topic like Preventing Stem girdling root\, Spotted lanternfly Management):\n\na) Goal b) Rationale c) Infographics d) Benefits e) Citation Sources\n\n\n\n\n\nOutreach Program (Hands on activities/training programs for youths\, underserved audience\, professionals\, and consumers):\n\na) Goal b) Rationale C) Program Planning and Execution D) Program Evaluation and Results E) Program Impacts and Outcomes; Include visuals\, figures\, tables\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Project (engaging with local/ regional communities in urban forest development and management related projects like Champion tree project\, Heritage Oak project):\n\na) Goal b) Rationale c) Impact of the project e) Future Steps F) Acknowledgement; Include visuals\n\n\n\n\n\nInternship Project (Share a project experience that you completed while working with a company\, organization\, institute e.g. tree inventory\, restoration):\n\na) Learning Objectives b) Key responsibilities c) Skills/ Techniques gained d) Overall experience e) Acknowledgement ; Include visuals\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources: \n\n\n\n\n\nCreating a poster: UW Madison\, The Writing Center \n\n\n\nhttps://writing.wisc.edu/handbook/assignments/posterpresentations/ \n\n\n\n\nInternship Poster: Virginia Wesleyan University  \n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.vwu.edu/academics/the-lighthouse/internship-posters.php \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or need assistance? \n\n\n\nVijai Pandian\, WAA Educational Advisor \n\n\n\nTina Johnson\, WAA Chapter Executive
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/call-for-poster-presentations-at-the-waa-dnr-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:ISA Certified Arborist\, Utility Specialist\, and Municipal Specialist Exam
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: February 8\, 2024 \n\n\n\nSeats Available: 35 \n\n\n\nMinimum Seating: 5 \n\n\n\nPlease check the ISA website (www.isa-arbor.com) for more information and for registration under Credentials/ Exam Information. Registration for the exam is made directly with the ISA\, and must be completed at least 12 working days in advance.  This is an application process that has certain requirements. Here is the webpage where you can find the application to apply for eligibility: https://www.isa-arbor.com/Credentials/Apply-Now/Apply-for-Eligibility. \n\n\n\nPlease contact ISA if you are having any difficulties with registration.  Do not wait until the last minute to register! \n\n\n\nCheck-in starts at 12:00pm and exam begins promptly at 12:30pm.  This exam is being held in conjunction with the WAA Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-certified-arborist-utility-specialist-and-municipal-specialist-exam-12/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:Ascent Event Climbing Competition at the WAA/DNR Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Monday evening at the WAA/DNR Annual conference from 5:30-6:30 pm\, right before the blue light special\, the WAA TCC will be hosting an ascent event to see who is the fastest climber in GB land. \n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\nClimbers of all skill levels encouraged to compete.\n\n\n\nLimited to the first 24 climbers to register.\n\n\n\nPre-registration is required.\n\n\n\nSign up deadline is February 15\, 2024\n\n\n\n\nWhat To Bring/What to Expect:\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring your approved ascent system for 11 mm Courant Rebel rope.\n\n\n\nProper PPE etiquette per ANSI standards will be followed for the event (not provided\, must bring your own).\n\n\n\nThe WAA will provide full-body harnesses for all to use.\n\n\n\nTwo ropes will be set up for head-to-head competition.\n\n\n\n\nQuestions:\n\n\n\nContact Gary Kohler
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/ascent-event-climbing-competition-at-the-waa-dnr-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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