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SUMMARY:2025 Virtual Certified Arborist Study Group
DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 16 – February 13\, 2025. Every Tuesday 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 17th)\, 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\nThurs.\, January 16th\, 2025Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTues.\, January 21st\, 2025Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThurs.\, January 23rd\, 2025Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTues.\, January 28th\, 2025Mike WendtClimbing and SafetyThurs.\, January 30th\, 2025Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTues.\, February 4th\, 2025Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThurs.\, February 6th\, 2025Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTues.\, February 11th\, 2025Denny FermenichTree ID and SelectionThurs.\, February 13th\, 2025Ian BrownTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 17th\, 2025Franklin SeilheimerCertification 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\nIan Brown– City Forester\, City of Madison \n\n\n\nFranklin Seilheimer– 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 13\, 2025 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 13th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 16th.  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/2025-virtual-certified-arborist-study-group/2025-02-04/
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SUMMARY:2025 Virtual Certified Arborist Study Group
DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 16 – February 13\, 2025. Every Tuesday 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 17th)\, 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\nThurs.\, January 16th\, 2025Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTues.\, January 21st\, 2025Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThurs.\, January 23rd\, 2025Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTues.\, January 28th\, 2025Mike WendtClimbing and SafetyThurs.\, January 30th\, 2025Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTues.\, February 4th\, 2025Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThurs.\, February 6th\, 2025Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTues.\, February 11th\, 2025Denny FermenichTree ID and SelectionThurs.\, February 13th\, 2025Ian BrownTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 17th\, 2025Franklin SeilheimerCertification 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\nIan Brown– City Forester\, City of Madison \n\n\n\nFranklin Seilheimer– 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 13\, 2025 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 13th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 16th.  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/2025-virtual-certified-arborist-study-group/2025-02-06/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:2025 Virtual Certified Arborist Study Group
DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 16 – February 13\, 2025. Every Tuesday 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 17th)\, 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\nThurs.\, January 16th\, 2025Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTues.\, January 21st\, 2025Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThurs.\, January 23rd\, 2025Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTues.\, January 28th\, 2025Mike WendtClimbing and SafetyThurs.\, January 30th\, 2025Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTues.\, February 4th\, 2025Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThurs.\, February 6th\, 2025Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTues.\, February 11th\, 2025Denny FermenichTree ID and SelectionThurs.\, February 13th\, 2025Ian BrownTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 17th\, 2025Franklin SeilheimerCertification 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\nIan Brown– City Forester\, City of Madison \n\n\n\nFranklin Seilheimer– 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 13\, 2025 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 13th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 16th.  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/2025-virtual-certified-arborist-study-group/2025-02-11/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:2025 Virtual Certified Arborist Study Group
DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 16 – February 13\, 2025. Every Tuesday 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 17th)\, 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\nThurs.\, January 16th\, 2025Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTues.\, January 21st\, 2025Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThurs.\, January 23rd\, 2025Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTues.\, January 28th\, 2025Mike WendtClimbing and SafetyThurs.\, January 30th\, 2025Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTues.\, February 4th\, 2025Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThurs.\, February 6th\, 2025Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTues.\, February 11th\, 2025Denny FermenichTree ID and SelectionThurs.\, February 13th\, 2025Ian BrownTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 17th\, 2025Franklin SeilheimerCertification 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\nIan Brown– City Forester\, City of Madison \n\n\n\nFranklin Seilheimer– 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 13\, 2025 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 13th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 16th.  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/2025-virtual-certified-arborist-study-group/2025-02-13/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T130000
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SUMMARY:2025 WAA/WIDNR Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:60+ Years of Enhancing the Urban Forests in WisconsinFebruary 16-18\, 2025Hyatt & KI Convention Center • Green Bay\, WI \n\n\n\nGreen Bay can’t wait for the arborists to return for the WAA & WIDNR Annual Winter Conference! The Program Committee outdid themselves again with this year’s line-up.  See details below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information  \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. SOLD OUT (Hotels below still available) \n\n\n\nHampton Inn = Attached to KI Convention Center at 201 Main St.\, SOLD OUT (Hotels below still available) \n\n\n\nHotel Northland – 1 block from KI Convention Center at 302 N. Adams St.\, $140/night for a standard king\, $160/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=1732737135839&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink. Please make hotel reservations before January 31\, 2025. \n\n\n\nQuality Inn – 0.6 mi. from KI Convention Center at 321 S. Washington St.\, 920-437-8771\, $85/night for a single or double room. Use this link to book a room: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/EE59S0.  Please make hotel reservations before February 2\, 2025. \n\n\n\nAlternative Hotels \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 11th. WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME AT THE CONFERENCE AT DELAYED PRICING.  Pre-Registration is now closed!\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Discount available until February 2nd.  Prices will go up on February 3rd.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\nEarly Bird Registration: WAA Member $300\, Non-Member $325\, Full-Time Students $70\n\n\n\nSunday Only: WAA Member $150\, Non-Member $175\n\n\n\nMonday Only: WAA Member $160\, Non-Member $185\n\n\n\nTuesday Only: WAA Member $150\, Non-Member $175\n\n\n\nDelayed Registration Fee (after February 2nd): add $45 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\nREGISTRATION COST IS PER PERSON.  THIS MEANS THAT IF SOMEONE FROM YOUR COMPANY IS NOT A WAA MEMBER\, THEY DO NOT GET MEMBER PRICING! \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\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeaker Line-up (Click on links for information)- SEE BROCHURE FOR COMPLETE AGENDA \n\n\n\nJohn Ball (Professor\, South Dakota State University) 1. Improving Climber Safety and Efficiency  2. The New Z133-From A to Z \n\n\n\nIan Brown\, (City Forester for City of Madison)  Brian Friedrich – (Regional Forester\, Wisconsin Public Service) Dave Scharfenberger – (Retired Owner\, Wachtel Tree Science\, Inc.) Different Career Paths and How to Succeed \n\n\n\nTim Bull (City Forester\, City of Sheboygan) The Ins-and-Outs of Trunk Injections \n\n\n\nChristine Carmichael  (Founder and Principal\,Fair Forests Consulting) 1. Who Doesn’t Want Trees? Barriers to Tree Equity and What We Can Do Better. 2. Advancing Environmental Justice Through Urban and Community Forestry. \n\n\n\nYujuan Chen (Associate Professor of Urban Forestry\, Tennessee State University) 1. Fifteen Years of Urban Soil Restoration Work. 2. Urban Forests\, Climate Change\, and Environmental Justice from an International Perspective. \n\n\n\nCasey Clapp (Owner/Principal\, Portland Arboriculture)  1. What’s So Curious About This Tree is… 2. Practical Arborist Booths – Stepwise Journey of Tree ID 3. Opportunities When You Follow Your Passion. \n\n\n\nDavid Drake (Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist\, UW-Madison) Creating\, Enhancing\, and Managing Habitat to Support Urban Wildlife \n\n\n\nErich Ebert\, John Kemppainen\, Paul Morrison\, John Stephenson– (Urban Wood Network) WE NEED YOU! What’s New in 2025 for Urban Wood Network-WI \n\n\n\nDennis Fallon (Executive Director of the Utility Arborist Association)  Can too Much Communication on a Job Site be Dangerous? \n\n\n\nJohn Wayne Farber (Director of Operations\, Hoppe Tree Service) 1. New 2025\, ANSI Z133 Update2. Certified Arborist Exam Review \n\n\n\nSam Finco (Contract Climber\, The Arborist LLC)\, Johanna O’Boyle – (Owner\, Ursa Minor Tree Care) Work Positioning: Tree Health\, and Efficiency \n\n\n\nAndrew Gollnick (Owner\, Gollnick and Sons Tree Service)\, Isabel Krueger – (Certified Arborist\, Gollnick and Sons Tree Service) Got Gas? We Don’t! Welcome to the World of Battery Tools – Parts 1 & 2 \n\n\n\nJoe Hansen (Village Forester/Tree Preservation Officer for the Village of Wilmette) 1. Trees & Construction: Regulations for Preservation 2. Illinois Urban Forest Strike Team \n\n\n\nRichard Hauer (Director of Urban Forestry\, Eocene Environmental Group) Tree Risk Assessment Intro  \n\n\n\nJeff Joutras  ( Certified Coach\, Step Forward Into Growth Leadership) 1. Principles of Persuasion: How to Increase Your Level of Influence\, 2. Everyone Communicates\, Few Connect: What the Most Successful People Do Differently \n\n\n\nLaura Jull (UW-Madison) – (Associate Professor and Extension Specialist\, UW–Madison) What’s All The Buzz: Planting for Bees\, Butterflies And Other Bee-t-ful Friends \n\n\n\nAndrew Koeser – (Associate Professor\,University of Florida) 1. Restoration Pruning of Storm Damaged Trees 2. Predicting Storm Failure  \n\n\n\nGary Kohler – (Owner\, GJ Kohler Trees & More LLC) First Aid- Injury Treatments \n\n\n\nPJ Liesch – (Extension Entomologist\, UW–Madison)  Wisconsin’s Trending Insects \n\n\n\nCameron Lundin – (Owner\, LundinTree LLC) How’d You Get Your Rope Up There? \n\n\n\nRandall Miller – (Director of Research and Development\, Eocene Environmental Group) 1) Tree Biology and Utility Pruning 101\,  2) Integrated Vegetation Management \n\n\n\nJessika Mitchell – (Project Implementation Manager\, Davey Resource Group\, Inc.) Taking Tree Data Beyond the Basics \n\n\n\nEric Petersen – (President\, ArboRisk Insurance) Trees\, Storm Work and Insurance Companies \n\n\n\nHallie Ringhand (Owner\, New U\, LLC) Strong & Stable for Optimal Health and Longevity \n\n\n\nElton Rogers – (Urban Forestry Coordinator\, WI DNR) 1. Statewide Arborist Apprenticeship Program Update 2. Which Street Tree Species are Failing Most Often? \n\n\n\nPaul Schwabe – (Wholesale Sales Representative\, Johnson’s Nursery LLC) Municipal Tree Bid Flaws: Nursery Perspective  \n\n\n\nBob Smail – (Research Scientist\, WI DNR)  Modeling Urban Forestry Canopy in Wisconsin \n\n\n\nMichael Tiller – (Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology\, UW–Stevens Point) Exploring the Efficacy of Using Prescribed Fire to Manage Utility Corridors \n\n\n\nJay Weiss – (Executive Director\, Cambridge Tree Project) The Case for Longevity in Tree Selection Criteria \n\n\n\nMike Wendt – (Wendtscapes\, Retired Instructor\, Milwaukee Area Technical College) Species Specific Pruning Suggestions \n\n\n\n \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\nSecond Annual Poster Presentations \n\n\n\n\nWe will be hosting poster presentation sessions again in 2025. 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. 17\, 2025 at this link: https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/call-for-poster-presentations-at-the-waa-dnr-annual-conference-2/.\n\n\n\nQuestions?  Ask Tina Johnson for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 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. 14\, 2025 at this link: https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/ascent-event-climbing-competition-at-the-waa-dnr-annual-conference-2/.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitor Information \n\n\n\n\nClick here for more information about the exhibitor booths. SOLD OUT!\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: Breakout Sessions Sponsor\, Business Track Sponsor\n\n\n\nQuestions about sponsorships? Ask Nate Schuettpelz 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 January 31\, 2025 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 31\, 2025\, 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/2025-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 2nd time at the WAA/WI DNR annual conference in Green Bay on Feb 17th and 18th 2025.  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 17th\, 2025. \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 2025 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 17th\, 2025 (Friday)\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 17th 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 17th from 10:00 – 10:30 am / Mon. Feb 17th from 2:30 – 3:00 pm / Tues. Feb 18th from 10:30 – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nPoster Removal Time: Tues. Feb. 18th 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. 18th.)\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-2/
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SUMMARY:ISA Certified Arborist\, Utility Specialist\, and Municipal Specialist Exam
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: January 30\, 2025 \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-13/
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 another 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 14\, 2025 (REGISTRATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED!)\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-2/
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