Street trees are ubiquitous in urban areas. Municipalities often – but not always – assume control over the trees growing along public rights-of-way. But what degree of ownership and control…

Reducing the amount of top growth a plant puts on in a season can be beneficial from an aesthetic and pruning labor standpoint.  Modern growth regulators offer a host of…

Seats Available: 36 Minimum Seating: 5 Please 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…

Plan-ting for the Future Join your colleagues for the WAA Summer Conference at the University Center at UW–River Falls in River Falls, WI, on Friday, July 26th. The Program Committee has put together another outstanding agenda for this event. We are offering Two Tracks of Education, one indoors and one outdoors, covering information on a…

Glen Park, River Falls, WI 631 Glen Park Rd., River Falls, WI 54022 Friday will be gear check and the walk-through. Saturday will be the 5 preliminary events and preliminary awards. Sunday will be the Master’s Challenge and final awards. HOTEL INFORMATION Hotel Blocks: book by June 25th, 2024 for special rate River Falls Country…

How do I remedy poor branching structure? What are my options with these co-dominant stems? Corrective pruning has many implications which includes tree structure, health, response to damage and practice. Pruning to improve performance and preventing failure should be a major consideration for every arborist.This session will provide details on pruning objectives using case study scenarios…

We are pleased to announce the second year of our Youth T-shirt contest!  We hope all our members will encourage a child between the ages of 8 and 14 years old to submit a drawing.  Our 2024 theme will be “Trees of the Future”.  Here are the rules: Tips and Tricks:

Identify the threats bur oak blight and two-lined chestnut borer have on native bur oaks in the Midwest and discuss the strategies involved to maintain healthy bur oaks.  Speaker Jay Goughnour, Arborjet|Ecologel - Upper Midwest Regional Technical Manager Jay started at Arborjet in the winter of 2020. Growing up on a farm in central Iowa, Jay…

Registration Deadline for Teams: Aug. 4
Registration Deadline for Sponsors: July 29

When disaster strikes, consulting arborists are called upon by insurance adjusters to assess and value the damage done to trees. This presentation shows case studies of collaboration between consulting arborists…

Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) has expanded across the country since it was first discovered in 2014 in eastern PA. In 2022, it was found as far west as Iowa and as…

Learn the impact of severe drought on trees, identify symptoms, and discuss prevention, management and recovery strategies for a the most valuable plants in the landscape. We will cover various…

Why is it hard to realize a tree is a plant? A living organism? We take so much care planting and caring for our gardens and turf but often forget about…

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Click here for sign-up genius We are hosting the 2024 Day of Service at Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum. The site address is 2405 W. Forest Home Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215. The event is scheduled for Friday, September 27th with an inclement weather day planned for an October 3rd.  Forest Home Cemetery &…

'Review, Reflect, Project: An Evolution of Arboriculture' Please join the WAA for the Fall Seminar at Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, WI. The Program Committee put together another fantastic line-up for this event. We are offering Two Tracks of Education, one indoors and one outdoor, covering several arboricultural topics for everyone to gain knowledge. Enjoy…

When a tree worker is injured or incapacitated aloft, typically fellow crew members are the first to respond.  An emergency could develop at any time, and tree care professionals must know how to react. Aerial Rescue Training helps protect your workers and meet the aerial rescue training requirements mandated by ANSI Z133.1 and OSHA. This…

BASIC INFORMATIONHotel Information: https://www.visitwaukesha.org/where-to-stay/ Course Location: MRA N19W24350 Riverwood Dr. Waukesha, WI 53188 Facility Information: https://mranet.org/   Cost: $220 ISA or WAA member/ $260 Non-member Max Capacity: 30 attendees Registration Deadline: October 7, 2024: REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! To register and pay by check, please use this form. ABOUT THE COURSE (Course Flyer)The ISA Tree…

Hotel Information: https://www.visitwaukesha.org/where-to-stay/ Course Location: MRA N19W24350 Riverwood Dr. Waukesha, WI 53188  www.mranet.org   Cost: $650 ISA or WAA member/ $750 Non-member Registration is now closed.  This class is full!If interested in attending a future TRAQ Full Course offering, please submit the following form: CLICK HERE - TRAQ INTEREST FORM To register and pay by…