BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WAA-ISA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.waa-isa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for WAA-ISA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T110000 DTSTAMP:20260420T140717 CREATED:20260320T184030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T010124Z UID:10000710-1777050000-1777201200@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WAA Student/Apprentice Conference - April 24-26\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Registration Extended – REQUIRED! \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Wed. April 22 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncludes educational sessions\, connections between students and industry professionals\, and a fun skills competition between students. \n\n\n\nHousing for the 2 nights is included. Bring your own bedding\, (sleeping bag and pillow) \n\n\n\nPlease eat dinner before you come on Friday. Meals will be provided Saturday\, along with breakfast on Sunday. \n\n\n\nBring your own gear and PPE. House gear will also be provided. \n\n\n\nHope you can make it! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Agenda \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, April 24th \n\n\n\n\n5:00pm-7:00pm Registration\n\n\n\n7:00pm- 7:30pm Welcome program\n\n\n\n7:30pm-8:30pm Speaker: Sydney Hudzinski – Gear Wants vs. Needs\n\n\n\n8:30pm-10:00pm Networking\n\n\n\n10:00pm-6:00am Quiet hours\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 25th \n\n\n\n\n7:00am-8:00am Networking\n\n\n\n8:00am-8:45am Breakfast and Speaker: Sam Finco – Lanyard Tips and Tricks\n\n\n\n8:45am -9:00am Safety Brief to students – Shelly Wollerman\n\n\n\n8:45am- 9:00am Skills challenge Volunteer meeting/Safety Brief\n\n\n\n9:00am-10:00am Skills challenge walk-through\n\n\n\n10:00am-12:00pm Skills challenge\n\n\n\n12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch and Speaker: Tim Walsh – Careers and Resumes\n\n\n\n1:00pm-5:30pm Skills challenge continues/ Free time when done\n\n\n\n5:30pm-6:30pm Dinner Speaker: Dr. Richard Hauer – Choose Your Own Tree Adventure\n\n\n\n6:30pm-10:00pm Light up the Future Event\n\n\n\n11:00pm-7:00am Quiet hours\n\n\n\n\nSunday April 26th \n\n\n\n\n8:00am-9:00am Breakfast & Speaker: Shelly Wollerman – Focus on Safety\n\n\n\n9:00am-10:00am Awards and closing statements\n\n\n\n10:00am-11:00am Check out of lodge by 11am\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers \n\n\n\n\nSam Finco – Sam Finco is a practicing arborist\, Board Certified Master Arborist\, and 9th place finisher in the 2025 International Tree Climbing Championship.\n\n\n\nRichard Hauer – Richard Hauer is the Director of Urban Forestry at Eocene Environmental Group and an Emeritus Professor of Urban Forestry at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. He was honored as the 2023 Alex L. Shigo Award for Excellence in Education and the 2018 & 2024 L.C. Chadwick Award for Arboricultural Research. He has published over 200 publications and presented over 500 talks throughout the world.\n\n\n\nSydney Hudzinski – Sydney Hudzinski started in the industry in 2019. She spent her first year working on obtaining her credentials. She recognized a gap in onboarding and mentoring in the industry. She has always been passionate about paving a better way for the next generation\, so she started training and mentoring. She now works for the City of Plymouth. She stays active in the industry by going to multiple climbing competitions a year\, volunteering with the MSA\, and instructing at The Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop.\n\n\n\nTim Walsh – Tim Walsh is the VP of Safety & Training at Townsend Company\, LLC.  Tim has a Doctorate in ergonomics and safety and has a Master’s degree in ergonomics. He has Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Urban Forestry from UWSP. Tim is a Certified Treecare Safety Professional\, an ISA Certified Arborist and Certified Tree Worker Climber Specialist. He was a voting member of the 2022 revision of the ANSI Z133 and has been involved with the Accredited Standards Committee Z133 for several revisions. He serves on the Utility Arborist Association (UAA) Board of Directors and is the Champion for UAA Safety Committee and has served as the chair of the UAA Professional Development Committee.  Tim has also been a climbing arborist for more than 35 years\, has owned his own business\, worked as a contract climber and worked with companies around the world.\n\n\n\nShelly Wollerman – Shelly Wollerman has 10 years experience in production tree care\, 3 years experience as a trainer\, and is the Owner/Operator of Soteria Training Solutions. She is a Licensed Wilderness EMT.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers Needed \n\n\n\n\nWe are looking for a few more volunteers! \n\n\n\nInterested? Please email WAA Student Organization Liaison\, Audrey Earle.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors Needed \n\n\n\n\nSkills Events\, Connections Corner\, Snack Break\, and T-Shirt sponsors still needed!\n\n\n\nCheck out the 2026 WAA Sponsor Program itemized sponsor list for details.\n\n\n\nInterested or have questions? Please email our Sponsorship Chair\, Nathan Schuettpelz.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp Whitcomb/Mason\, Hartland URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-student-apprentice-conference-april-24-26-2026/ LOCATION:Camp Whitcomb/Mason\, W294N8436 Camp Whitcomb Rd\, Hartland\, Wisconsin\, 53029\, United States CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/waastudent-conference1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T140717 CREATED:20260406T122855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T120307Z UID:10000731-1777712400-1777726800@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WAA Kids' Climb 2026 DESCRIPTION:Veterans Memorial Park\, 410 North Lake Street\, Port Washington\, WI 53074 \n \nThis year the Milwaukee Area Kids Climb Task force is holding 3 kids climbs:\n \n\nPort Washington Veterans Park on Sat May 2nd.  This is part of their annual park clean up event.\nFox Point Village Hall on Sat June 13th.  This is part of the Village’s 100th anniversary celebration. \nRiver Bend Nature Center on Sunday Oct. 4th.  This is part of the annual Chainsaw Carving and Art Festival.  \n\n \nWe are seeking volunteers to help out with these events.  Each event needs the following: \n\n\nTree climbers to help kids in the trees\nPeople on the ground belaying the kids up the trees\nA couple logistical people  to outfit helmets and saddles and sign waiver forms. \n\nPlease use this link to view times for each event and to sign up:   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B45A9A72EA7FA7-63327718-2026\n\n \nWe can use all the volunteers we can get.  This is great way to get active in the WAA\, even if you are not a tree climber. \n \nAny questions: contact August Hoppe  august@hoppetreeservice.com or 414-640-8714   \n \n  URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-kids-climb-2026/ LOCATION:Veteran’s Memorial Park\, 410 N. Lake St.\, Port Washington\, Wisconsin\, 53074 CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_6597_1692219481.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T140717 CREATED:20260415T183849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T183855Z UID:10000735-1778313600-1778342400@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2026 WAA Day of Service DESCRIPTION:VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Click here for sign-up genius \n\n\n\nWe are hosting the first 2026 Day of Service at the WI Lion’s Camp. The site address is 3834 County Rd A\, Rosholt\, WI 54473. The event is scheduled for Saturday\, May 9th. \n\n\n\nThe Lion’s Camp in Rosholt\, WI is a 440 acre property that includes a 45 acre private lake to provide quality camp experiences for Wisconsin youth and adults with disabilities at no charge. The Wisconsin Arborist Association had a successful work day in April of 2017 but since then there have been some severe weather events on the grounds that caused damage. The camp is in need of various forms of tree care ranging from pruning to removals. Some of the work needed is over the camp cabins and recreation center as well as removing hazards from the site. It would be beneficial to have bucket trucks and chippers. The larger wood can be used at the camp fire pit and chips can be used on the trails so debris will not need to be hauled off site. \n\n\n\nOur work day will start at 8am. All volunteers bringing heavy equipment such as bucket trucks\, chip trucks\, and lifts\, please bring proper cones and signage to set up a safe work area. We plan to begin work around the main cabins and buildings before moving to the golf area to remove dead ash and other trees. This scope is dependent on the final number of participants.Lunch and refreshments will be provided by the Lion’s Camp. Students from a number of urban forestry programs will be doing some work the Friday before\, and some will be in attendance on Saturday. This will be a great opportunity to mentor\, teach and advertise to the new generation of arborists! \n\n\n\nSafety: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for everyone entering the work zones\, including camp staff.Please contact Tina Johnson with any questions.  If you plan on attending\, please use the signup genius to let us know how many people are attending and what kind of equipment you can volunteer for the day by May 5th so we can plan accordingly. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-waa-day-of-service/ LOCATION:Wisconsin Lion’s Camp\, 3834 County Rd A\, Rosholt\, Wisconsin\, 54473 CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Lift-Operator-in-Tree-Canopy_Extended.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T140717 CREATED:20260414T131424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T115631Z UID:10000734-1778925600-1778943600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WAA Kids' Climb DESCRIPTION:Kiwanis Youth Outdoors Day at Kiwanis Lodge on Lake Wazeecha – 3221 80th St S\, Wisconsin Rapids\, WI 54494 \nBring your family\, children and neighbors for this Kids’ Climb event! \nVOLUNTEERS NEEDED\n \nTo make these events successful we need help. \n \n We are looking for volunteers to help. There are many ways to get involved such as collecting waiver forms\, fitting saddles and helmets on kids\, belaying climbers or being an arborist in the tree. We have some new hardware and gear to use this year! We’d love to have a great showing of WAA volunteers to help support our mission. \n \nTo volunteer or questions please contact Luke Haas:  lukehaas13@gmail.com\n \n  URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-kids-climb-14/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_6597_1692219481.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T140717 CREATED:20260406T122959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T120137Z UID:10000733-1781352000-1781362800@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WAA Kids' Climb 2026 DESCRIPTION:Fox Point Village Hall\, 7200 N. Santa Monica Blvd\, Fox Point\, WI 53217 \n \nThis year the Milwaukee Area Kids Climb Task force is holding 3 kids climbs:\n \n\nPort Washington Veterans Park on Saturday\, May 2nd.  This is part of their annual park clean up event.\nFox Point Village Hall on Saturday\, June 13th.  This is part of the Village’s 100th anniversary celebration. \nRiver Bend Nature Center on Sunday Oct. 4th.  This is part of the annual Chainsaw Carving and Art Festival.  \n\n \nWe are seeking volunteers to help out with these events.  Each event needs the following: \n\n\nTree climbers to help kids in the trees\nPeople on the ground belaying the kids up the trees\nA couple logistical people  to outfit helmets and saddles and sign waiver forms. \n\nPlease use this link to view times for each event and to sign up:   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B45A9A72EA7FA7-63327718-2026\n\n \nWe can use all the volunteers we can get.  This is great way to get active in the WAA\, even if you are not a tree climber. \n \nAny questions: contact August Hoppe  august@hoppetreeservice.com or 414-640-8714   \n \n  URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-kids-climb-2026-2/ LOCATION:Fox Point Village Hall\, 7200 N. Santa Monica Blvd.\, Fox Point\, Wisconsin\, 53217\, United States CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_6597_1692219481.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T140717 CREATED:20260305T130941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T130943Z UID:10000704-1784014200-1784044800@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: July 14\, 2026 - WAA SUMMER CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION:Location: Klipstine Park\, Ashwaubenon \n\n\n\nMore information and registration will be forthcoming! URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/save-the-date-july-14-2026-waa-summer-conference/ LOCATION:Klipstine Park\,\, 900 Anderson Dr\, Ashwaubenon\, Wisconsin\, 54304\, United States CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/spicebush-vib-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T133000 DTSTAMP:20260420T140717 CREATED:20260305T131924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T131926Z UID:10000705-1787297400-1787319000@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: Friday\, August 21st - 2026 Golf Outing DESCRIPTION:The Broadlands Golf Club\, North Prairie\, WI. \n\n\n\nMore information and registration will be forthcoming! URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/save-the-date-friday-august-21st-2026-golf-outing/ LOCATION:Broadlands Golf Club\, 18 Augusta Way\, North Prairie\, 53153 CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/golf-tee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T140717 CREATED:20260306T120529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T120531Z UID:10000706-1790753400-1790784000@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: September 30\, 2026 - WAA FALL SEMINAR DESCRIPTION:Location: West Bend Insurance Company Prairie Center\, West Bend WI \n\n\n\nMore information and registration will be forthcoming! URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/save-the-date-september-30-2026-waa-fall-seminar/ LOCATION:West Bend Mutual Insurance Company\, 1900 S. 18th Ave\, West Bend\, Wisconsin\, 53095\, United States CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/fall-trees-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T140717 CREATED:20260406T123048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T120410Z UID:10000732-1791104400-1791118800@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WAA Kids' Climb 2026 DESCRIPTION:Racine – River Bend Nature Center – 3600 North Green Bay Road\, Racine WI 53404 \n\nThis year the Milwaukee Area Kids Climb Task force is holding 3 kids climbs.    \n \n\nPort Washington Veterans Park on Saturday\, May 2nd.  This is part of their annual park clean up event. \nFox Point Village Hall on Saturday\, June 13th.  This is part of the Village’s 100th anniversary celebration.\nRiver Bend Nature Center on Sunday Oct. 4th.  This is part of the annual Chainsaw Carving and Art Festival.\n\n \nWe are seeking volunteers to help out with these events.  Each event needs the following: \n\n\nTree climbers to help kids in the trees\nPeople on the ground belaying the kids up the trees\nA couple logistical people  to outfit helmets and saddles and sign waiver forms. \n\nPlease use this link to view times for each event and to sign up:   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B45A9A72EA7FA7-63327718-2026\n\n \nWe can use all the volunteers we can get.  This is great way to get active in the WAA\, even if you are not a tree climber. \n \nAny questions: contact August Hoppe  august@hoppetreeservice.com or 414-640-8714   \n\n \n  URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-kids-climb-2026-3/ LOCATION:Racine- Riverbend Nature Center\, 3600 North Green Bay Road\, Racine WI 53404\, Racine\, Wisconsin\, 53404\, United States CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/EG-Kids-Climb-2021-Bex-smiling1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR