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:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD 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:20250920T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T164658 CREATED:20250901T135504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T135506Z UID:10000619-1758366000-1758380400@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WAA Kids' Climb DESCRIPTION:Pringle Nature Center\, 9800 160th St. Bristol WI\, 53104 \nBring your family\, children and neighbors for this Kids’ Climb event as part of Fall Fun Fest at Pringle Nature Center.  \nVOLUNTEERS NEEDED\n \nTo make these events successful we need help.  We need volunteers to be on the ground and also up in the tree.  Tasks include:  helping parents fill out waiver forms\, outfitting kids in helmets and saddles\, belaying kids up into the tree using pulley systems\, and climbing in the tree assisting kids in learning limb walking\, how to hang upside and things like that.\n \nPlease use the sign up genius to sign up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4EACA828A2FC1-58274379-kids\n \nQuestions???  Contact Aaron Schauer\n \n  URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-kids-climb-13/ LOCATION:Pringle Nature Center\, 9800 160th St\, Bristol\, Wisconsin\, 53104\, United States CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/pringle_logo_1692374242.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T164658 CREATED:20250829T132032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T132423Z UID:10000617-1759566600-1759597200@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Women's Rec & Safety Climb at Token Creek - FREE DESCRIPTION:Token Creek County Park\n\n\n\n6200 Williamsburg Way\, DeForest WI 53532\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFREE EVENT FOR WOMEN \n\n\n\nThis is an event where women can network with other women arborists and have a safe/comfortable environment to learn what they want and hang out with other women in the industry. Women arborists with any level of experience are welcome and encouraged to attend! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND? \n\n\n\nThis event is intended for female professional arborists\, tree care workers\, green industry professionals and college students in the green industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTENTATIVE AGENDA \n\n\n\n\n8:30-9:00am Registration \n\n\n\n9:00-10:00am Educational Session: Gear Check \n\n\n\n10:00-12:00pm Climbing \n\n\n\n12:00-1:00pm Potluck Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00-5:00pm More Climbing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees will be broken into small groups with a mentor to keep an eye on them\, answer any questions they may have and provide some tips/tricks. \n\n\n\nWe will be promoting safe climbing techniques. \n\n\n\nIf attendees want to try out a new piece of gear\, be introduced to the basics of climbing\, and do their own rec climb throughout the trees\, that is up to them. \n\n\n\nThe trees are available for rec climbing till 5 pm\, you are not required to stay til the end.\n\n\n\nDon’t have your own climbing gear? Some gear will be provided by MATC if you want to give it a try!\n\n\n\nWater station provided.\n\n\n\nPotluck Lunch- Bring something to share: LUNCH SIGN UP HERE\n\n\n\nCamp sites are available at Token Creek if anyone is interested.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHAT TO BRING \n\n\n\n\nPPE\n\n\n\nClimbing gear\n\n\n\nWater bottle\n\n\n\nChair\n\n\n\nDish to pass for lunch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMENTORS FOR THE DAY \n\n\n\n\nShelly Wollerman\n\n\n\nAlison Holets – Alison started climbing rocks in 2013 and moved to trees in 2015. She lives in Baraboo\, where she and her husband run Canopy Climbers. Alison won the WAA climbing competition in 2022. Climbing makes her feel powerful and graceful. In her free time she enjoys dog training\, mushroom cultivation\, and building/crafting.\n\n\n\nLydia Bruning – Lydia is a certified arborist and the owner of Rooted Tree Care\, proudly serving Dane County for the past four years. She’s passionate about trees\, and loves what she does—whether it’s helping clients maintain healthy trees or tackling complex removals. When she’s not out in the field\, she loves spending time with her husband\, serves as a volunteer firefighter\, tends to her garden\, or gets creative in the woodshop. She believes in hard work\, community\, and staying rooted—both in nature and in values.\n\n\n\nJohanna O’Boyle\n\n\n\nAnnalise Nordgren – Annalise is a Certified Arborist and holds a TRAQ qualification. She started as a climber trainee with Davey Tree in Illinois in 2021. She lived in Bellingham\, WA for a few years climbing Douglas firs and Western Red Cedars. Although she loved the PNW\, Annalise recently moved back to the midwest to be closer to family. She currently works for Heartwood Tree Company in Madison\, and is loving climbing wide canopy trees again. Annalise is excited to be a part of this event which is creating space for women in tree care\, and climbers to gather\, learn\, and connect.\n\n\n\nAudrey Earle\n\n\n\nLibby Bower\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information contact Shelly Wollerman at shellyw@soteriatrainings.com URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/womens-rec-safety-climb-at-token-creek-free/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Climber_Pruning-Outstretched-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T164658 CREATED:20240422T180330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T160738Z UID:10000477-1759654800-1759669200@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WAA Kids' Climb DESCRIPTION:Racine – River Bend Nature Center – 3600 North Green Bay Road\, Racine WI 53404 \nBring your family\, children and neighbors for this Kids’ Climb event! \nVOLUNTEERS NEEDED\n \nTo make these events successful we need help.  We need volunteers to be on the ground and also up in the tree.  Tasks include:  helping parents fill out waiver forms\, outfitting kids in helmets and saddles\, belaying kids up into the tree using pulley systems\, and climbing in the tree assisting kids in learning limb walking\, how to hang upside and things like that.\n \nPlease use the sign up genius to sign up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B45A9A72EA7FA7-56249373-2025\n \nQuestions???  Contact August Hoppe\n \n  URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-kids-climb-9/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T164658 CREATED:20250902T133412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T121207Z UID:10000618-1759908600-1759939200@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WAA 2025 Fall Seminar DESCRIPTION:Managing Trees From Above and Below\n\n\n\nPlease join the WAA at our next Fall Seminar in East Troy\, WI to learn a lot and earn your much needed CEUs at Army Lake Camp & Retreat Center. We are offering two tracks of education\, one indoors and one outdoors\, so dress accordingly. We hope to see you at Army Lake! \n\n\n\nClick the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration Deadline: Tuesday\, September 30th. \n\n\n\nOn-line Registration Deadline: October 5\, 2025. WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME! (at delayed pricing). \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Pricing           WAA members – $140 / Non-Members $160\n\n\n\nNon-Members with 1 year membership included $185\n\n\n\nDelayed Registration (after Sept. 30)      WAA Members – $165 / Non-Members – $185\n\n\n\nFull-Time Students  FREE          \n\n\n\nWAA Member Dues/ Renewal: $45. Click here to renew or become a WAA member.(Membership is on an individual basis\, NOT per company. Please pay the correct pricing – per individual!)\n\n\n\nLast day to register online Sunday October 5th\n\n\n\nFor more details about the program and to pay by check\, please print off this BROCHURE.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nGo past the camp on Army Lake Road and park on the left on the soccer field. It is about a half- mile walk back to the camp. Signs will be posted. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Information\n\n\n\n\nLUNCH AND REFRESHMENT BREAK SPONSORSHIPS STILL NEEDED! \n\n\n\nSee Sponsorship Program Brochure for details.\n\n\n\nTHANKS TO THOSE THAT HAVE SPONSORED ALREADY!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n7:30am – 8:15am Registration \n\n\n\n8:15am – 8:30am Welcome – Ian Brown\, WAA President \n\n\n\nTrack One – Concurrent Indoor Sessions \n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:30am Tree Tolerance to Moisture Stress: Tree Tricks Up Their Leaves – Rich Hauer \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am After the Storm: Crown Restoration Pruning of Storm Damaged Trees – Jake Miesbauer \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am Morning Break \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm  BMPs Around Tree Roots – Ian Brown\, Briana Frank \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm  After the Storm: Crown Restoration Pruning of Storm Damaged Trees – Jake Miesbauer \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm  BMPs Around Tree Roots – Ian Brown\, Briana Frank \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm  Reducing the Impact of Salt on the Landscape – Allison Madison \n\n\n\nTrack Two – Concurrent Outdoor Sessions \n\n\n\n8:30am — 9:30am What does YOUR sales visit look like? – Michael L. Peterson \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am Tree Risk Assessment: Look Up\, Look Down\, Look All Around – Rich Hauer \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am Morning Break \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm  Remote Rigging – Ryan Rodefer \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm On-site Soil Assessments for Arborists – Luke Scheberl \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm  Call the Utility\, Don’t Take Chances – Brian Smith \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm Managing Big Wood – Ryan Rodefer \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUp to six CEUs are possible if you attend the full conference. (Please allow ISA 6-8 weeks to process CEUs.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before September 30\, 2025 with a $20 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after September 30th\, 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.  \n\n\n\nWe do not issue refunds once the event has occurred.\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/waa-2025-fall-seminar/ LOCATION:Army Lake Camp & Retreat Center\, N8725 Army Lake Rd.\, East Troy\, Wisconsin\, 53120 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:20251008T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T164658 CREATED:20250904T131057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T161240Z UID:10000620-1759910400-1759924800@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:ISA Certified Arborist\, ISA Certified Arborist Utility Specialist\, and ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional Exam CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: September 16\, 2025 \n\n\n\nSeats Available: 30 \n\n\n\nMinimum Seating: 5 \n\n\n\nISA’s NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS \n\n\n\nRequired Registration Steps: \n\n\n\n\nLog in to your MyISA account through this link > https://wwv.isa-arbor.com/myAccount/login\n\n\n\nSelect “ISA Credentialing” to access the ISA Cred HQ system. \n\n\n\nLocate the applications that you may be eligible to apply for under Are you Ready to Apply for Eligibility and follow the link to determine eligibility. There is an application fee associated with the eligibility process; Application fees are found within the Program Guides for each of ISA’s credentials. Please see here > https://www.isa-arbor.com/Credentials/Which-Credential-is-Right-for-You\n\n\n\nAFTER you confirm your eligibility in ISA Cred HQ\, a list of upcoming exams will be given to you.\n\n\n\nEnroll for a written or computer-based exam. You will receive an email from ISA stating whether your application has been approved or denied. WATCH FOR THESE EMAILS.\n\n\n\n\n\nYour enrollment and exam fee must be received by the September 16th deadline; there are no exceptions.\n\n\n\n\nIf you have questions about your application\, please get in touch with ISA. The Chapter does not have access to your application and cannot answer questions related to the application process. \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.  \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 8:00am and exam begins promptly at 8:30am. This exam is being held in conjunction with the WAA Fall Seminar in East Troy\, WI. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-certified-arborist-utility-specialist-and-municipal-specialist-exam-15/ LOCATION:Army Lake Camp & Retreat Center\, N8725 Army Lake Rd.\, East Troy\, Wisconsin\, 53120 CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ISA-Cert-Arborist-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T153000 DTSTAMP:20260422T164658 CREATED:20251020T130032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T130211Z UID:10000624-1763107200-1763134200@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Electrical Hazards Awareness and Education Training For Arborists (EHAT) DESCRIPTION:Urban Ecology Center in Milwaukee – Riverside Park Community Room\n\n\n\n1500 E. Park Pl.\, Milwaukee\, WI 53211\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReduced Rate EHAT Training for WAA Members! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a special training opportunity for WAA members and non members. WAA members receive a greatly reduced rate. Take advantage of this electrical hazard training. \n\n\n\nThis knowledge-based course will consist of classroom instruction\, with time in the field to identify electrical hardware and systems. Lunch is included! CEU’s and CTSP credits will be available! \n\n\n\nTopics covered will include: \n\n\n\n\nBasic Electrical Theory and Terminology\n\n\n\nBasic Overview Of How Electricity Is Distributed\n\n\n\nHow To Identify Maximum Nominal Voltage\n\n\n\nHow To Identify Electrical System Hardware\n\n\n\nWhat Level Arborist Are You and What Are You Qualified to Work?\n\n\n\nPPE Requirements\, how to inspect and when to retire\n\n\n\nMAD Charts and Variations\n\n\n\nHow To Interact With Your Local Utility\n\n\n\nArc Flash and Arc Blast\n\n\n\nFive Types Of Electrical Hazard Injuries & Emergency Response Actions\n\n\n\nRadio frequency Hazards\n\n\n\nField Trip/Walk Outside\n\n\n\n\nInstructor: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRebecca Seibl – Rebecca has been a consulting and production climbing arborist for 25 years.  She brings a practical approach to teaching and leadership\, delivered through a clear and compassionate message.TreeSpirit Consultingwww.treespiritconsulting.com \n\n\n\n\nRegistration is Limited to 50 people \n\n\n\n1 SPOT LEFT! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN AGAIN! \n\n\n\n$40 for WAA Member$200 for Non-WAA Member. (Become a member and save\, click here to become WAA member PRIOR to registering for this event.) \n\n\n\nCancellation/ Refund Policy \n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before November 7\, 2025 with a $20 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after November 7th\, 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\nQuestions: Contact Fred Hoppe URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/electrical-hazards-awareness-and-education-training-for-arborists-ehat/ LOCATION:Urban Ecology Center\, 1500 E. Park Place\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2@2x.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T113000 DTSTAMP:20260422T164658 CREATED:20250905T122247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T165208Z UID:10000621-1765353600-1765539000@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) DESCRIPTION:Course Location:  Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center Meeting Room                                        UW – Stevens Point                                        2419 North Point Drive                                        Stevens Point\, WI 54481\nRegistration Fee:\nISA Member $675(You must be an ISA member to receive the member discount.)  Non-ISA Member $775Exam Retake Only $150Maximum # of Registrants: 20 \nRegistration Deadline: November 10\, 2025  REGISTRATION IS NOW FILLED.  Please fill out the TRAQ interest form below. \nCan’t make it?  If interested in attending a future TRAQ Full Course offering\, please submit the following form: CLICK HERE – TRAQ INTEREST FORM\nABOUT THE COURSE\nThe ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) program provides an opportunity for professionals in the arboriculture industry to expand their knowledge through education and training in the fundamentals of tree risk assessment. This qualification promotes the safety of people and property by providing a standardized and systematic process for assessing tree risk. \nThe results of a tree risk assessment can provide tree owners and risk managers with the information to make informed decisions to enhance tree benefits\, health\, and longevity. The Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Course is a two-day educational course followed by a 1/2 day assessment that includes both a written and field component. The course prepares the participant to take the TRAQ assessment to become ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified. It is required that you attend the course and successfully complete the assessment in order to receive the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification. 14.5 CEUs. \nNew changes from ISA\n\nGood for 7 years\, with no renewal option. Must take full course every 7 years. \nNo workbook mailed\, get access to a digital copy unless you want to pay for one.\nNew registration process. (See Below)\n\nRequired Registration Steps:\n\nLog in to your MyISA account through this link > https://wwv.isa-arbor.com/myAccount/login\nSelect “ISA Credentialing” to access the ISA Cred HQ system. \nLocate the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification under My Applications or under Are you Ready to Apply for Eligibility and follow the links to determine eligibility. Locate the applications that you may be eligible to apply for under Are you Ready to Apply for Eligibility and follow the link to determine eligibility. There is an application fee associated with the eligibility process; If you need to submit an application to become eligible\, application submission fees will apply.  Application fees are found within the Program Guides for each of ISA’s credentials. Please see here > https://www.isa-arbor.com/Credentials/Which-Credential-is-Right-for-You.  This step is REQUIRED before registering for the Chapter’s TRAQ course.  \nAFTER you confirm your eligibility in ISA Cred HQ\, click on the link on this website to register for the WAA course.\n\nYour enrollment and exam fee must be received by the November 10th deadline; there are no exceptions.\n\n\n\nHosted by: The Wisconsin Arborist Association \nInstructor: Dr. Richard Hauer \nRichard Hauer is the Director of Urban Forestry at Eocene Environmental Group and a Professor Emeritus 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. \nCOURSE CONTENT \nTree Biology and Mechanics: Participants will learn how to assess wood structure\, decay\, and tree mechanics\, and evaluate their impact on likelihood of tree or tree part failure. Participants will also learn how to identify and assess defects and conditions that may affect likelihood of failure. Tree Inspection and Assessment: Participants will learn about types of targets\, assess the likelihood of a tree or tree part impacting a target\, and estimate the consequences of tree or tree part failure. Participants will also learn how to assess site factors that may influence likelihood of failure. \nData Analysis and Risk Categorization: After learning the tree and target factors that must be assessed\, participants will combine likelihood of failure\, likelihood of impact\, and consequences of failure to derive a risk rating. This rating helps the assessor communicate tree risk to clients and risk managers\, and allows comparison of risk levels between trees. \nRisk Reporting: Participants will learn skills for clearly communicating tree risk to clients\, both in written and verbal reports. Participants will also learn about the key components that should be included in a report after completing a tree risk assessment. \nTENTATIVE AGENDADay 1: Educational Session (8:00am – 5:00pm)Course OpeningModule 1: Introduction to Tree Risk AssessmentBreakModule 2: Levels of AssessmentModule 3: Target AssessmentLunchModule 4: Site AssessmentBreakModule 5: Tree Biology and Mechanics (Outdoors)Day 2: Educational Session (8:00am – 5:00pm)Module 6: Tree Inspection and AssessmentBreakModule 7: Data Analysis and Risk Categorization (indoors)Module 7: Field Activity (outdoors)LunchModule 8: MitigationModule 9: ReportingBreakReview and Exam InformationDay 3: Exam (8:00am – 11:30am) Written examPerformance-based exam*Schedule subject to adjustment \nIncluded in your registration: –   course registration –   exam fee –   the TRAQ renewal manual (Access digitally) –   lunch\, beverages and snacks for the day \nTravel and lodging is on your own. \nWhat is required to bring to the class: – your government issued photo ID – your hard hat and high visibility vest or shirt (required) – #2 pencils and your clipboard for taking notes and completing worksheets – rain gear\, including a large ziplock bag (just in case!) – come prepared to spend part of the day outdoors – please dress for your comfort level indoors and outdoors;     we cannot always control the room temperature to suit everyone \nSpecial Testing Accommodations Requests:If you have an accommodation request\, please complete the Special Accommodations Request Form and submit it with your application. You may find the form online at http://www.isa-arbor.com/Portals/0/Assets/PDF/Certification-Applications/TRAQ-App-Guide.pdf at the end of the TRAQ application guide. The process may take up to several months and may not allow enough time to attend this particular class. \nREAD REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING\nWAA will retain a $50 cancellation fee for all cancellations before the deadline. No refunds will be issued after the registration deadline of November 10th. Registrations cannot be transferred to another individual. For registration questions\, please e-mail admin@waa-isa.org. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-tree-risk-assessment-qualification-traq/ LOCATION:Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center\, 2419 North Point Drive\, Stevens Point\, Wisconsin\, 54481\, United States CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/traqpic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251231T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251231T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T164658 CREATED:20251105T192634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T192640Z UID:10000625-1767139200-1767225599@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2026 WAA Day of Service Applications Due DESCRIPTION:Please fill out this application at the link below. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n2026 WAA Day of Service Application – CLICK HERE URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-waa-day-of-service-applications-due/ 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:20260115T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T164658 CREATED:20251202T172535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T141813Z UID:10000674-1768501800-1768510800@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2026 Certified Arborist Study Group DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 15 – February 12\, 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 16th)\, 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\n Date                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 15th 2026Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTuesday\, January 20th\, 2026 Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThursday January 22nd 2026 Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTuesday January 27th\, 2026Matt KettnerClimbing and Safety Thursday January 29th\, 2026 Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTuesday February 3rd. 2026 Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThursday February 5th \,2026Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTuesday February 10th\, 2026Denny FermenichTree ID and Selection Thursday February 12th\, 2026Dannell VanceTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 16th\, 2026Franklin 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\nMatt Kettner- Urban Forestry Specialist City of Cedarburg \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\nDannell Vance- Urban Forestry Technical Services Manager at DPW Milwaukee \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 12\, 2026 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 12th\, 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\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-certified-arborist-study-group/2026-01-15/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ISA-Cert-Arborist-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T164659 CREATED:20251202T172535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T141813Z UID:10000675-1768933800-1768942800@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2026 Certified Arborist Study Group DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 15 – February 12\, 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 16th)\, 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\n Date                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 15th 2026Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTuesday\, January 20th\, 2026 Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThursday January 22nd 2026 Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTuesday January 27th\, 2026Matt KettnerClimbing and Safety Thursday January 29th\, 2026 Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTuesday February 3rd. 2026 Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThursday February 5th \,2026Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTuesday February 10th\, 2026Denny FermenichTree ID and Selection Thursday February 12th\, 2026Dannell VanceTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 16th\, 2026Franklin 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\nMatt Kettner- Urban Forestry Specialist City of Cedarburg \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\nDannell Vance- Urban Forestry Technical Services Manager at DPW Milwaukee \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 12\, 2026 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 12th\, 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\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-certified-arborist-study-group/2026-01-20/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ISA-Cert-Arborist-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T164659 CREATED:20251202T172535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T141813Z UID:10000676-1769106600-1769115600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2026 Certified Arborist Study Group DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 15 – February 12\, 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 16th)\, 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\n Date                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 15th 2026Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTuesday\, January 20th\, 2026 Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThursday January 22nd 2026 Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTuesday January 27th\, 2026Matt KettnerClimbing and Safety Thursday January 29th\, 2026 Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTuesday February 3rd. 2026 Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThursday February 5th \,2026Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTuesday February 10th\, 2026Denny FermenichTree ID and Selection Thursday February 12th\, 2026Dannell VanceTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 16th\, 2026Franklin 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\nMatt Kettner- Urban Forestry Specialist City of Cedarburg \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\nDannell Vance- Urban Forestry Technical Services Manager at DPW Milwaukee \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 12\, 2026 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 12th\, 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\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-certified-arborist-study-group/2026-01-22/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ISA-Cert-Arborist-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T164659 CREATED:20251202T172535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T141813Z UID:10000677-1769538600-1769547600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2026 Certified Arborist Study Group DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 15 – February 12\, 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 16th)\, 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\n Date                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 15th 2026Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTuesday\, January 20th\, 2026 Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThursday January 22nd 2026 Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTuesday January 27th\, 2026Matt KettnerClimbing and Safety Thursday January 29th\, 2026 Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTuesday February 3rd. 2026 Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThursday February 5th \,2026Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTuesday February 10th\, 2026Denny FermenichTree ID and Selection Thursday February 12th\, 2026Dannell VanceTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 16th\, 2026Franklin 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\nMatt Kettner- Urban Forestry Specialist City of Cedarburg \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\nDannell Vance- Urban Forestry Technical Services Manager at DPW Milwaukee \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 12\, 2026 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 12th\, 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\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-certified-arborist-study-group/2026-01-27/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ISA-Cert-Arborist-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T164659 CREATED:20251202T172535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T141813Z UID:10000678-1769711400-1769720400@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2026 Certified Arborist Study Group DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 15 – February 12\, 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 16th)\, 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\n Date                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 15th 2026Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTuesday\, January 20th\, 2026 Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThursday January 22nd 2026 Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTuesday January 27th\, 2026Matt KettnerClimbing and Safety Thursday January 29th\, 2026 Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTuesday February 3rd. 2026 Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThursday February 5th \,2026Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTuesday February 10th\, 2026Denny FermenichTree ID and Selection Thursday February 12th\, 2026Dannell VanceTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 16th\, 2026Franklin 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\nMatt Kettner- Urban Forestry Specialist City of Cedarburg \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\nDannell Vance- Urban Forestry Technical Services Manager at DPW Milwaukee \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 12\, 2026 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 12th\, 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\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-certified-arborist-study-group/2026-01-29/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ISA-Cert-Arborist-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T164659 CREATED:20251202T172535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T141813Z UID:10000679-1770143400-1770152400@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2026 Certified Arborist Study Group DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 15 – February 12\, 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 16th)\, 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\n Date                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 15th 2026Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTuesday\, January 20th\, 2026 Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThursday January 22nd 2026 Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTuesday January 27th\, 2026Matt KettnerClimbing and Safety Thursday January 29th\, 2026 Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTuesday February 3rd. 2026 Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThursday February 5th \,2026Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTuesday February 10th\, 2026Denny FermenichTree ID and Selection Thursday February 12th\, 2026Dannell VanceTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 16th\, 2026Franklin 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\nMatt Kettner- Urban Forestry Specialist City of Cedarburg \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\nDannell Vance- Urban Forestry Technical Services Manager at DPW Milwaukee \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 12\, 2026 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 12th\, 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\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-certified-arborist-study-group/2026-02-03/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ISA-Cert-Arborist-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T164659 CREATED:20251202T172535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T141813Z UID:10000680-1770316200-1770325200@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2026 Certified Arborist Study Group DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 15 – February 12\, 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 16th)\, 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\n Date                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 15th 2026Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTuesday\, January 20th\, 2026 Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThursday January 22nd 2026 Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTuesday January 27th\, 2026Matt KettnerClimbing and Safety Thursday January 29th\, 2026 Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTuesday February 3rd. 2026 Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThursday February 5th \,2026Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTuesday February 10th\, 2026Denny FermenichTree ID and Selection Thursday February 12th\, 2026Dannell VanceTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 16th\, 2026Franklin 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\nMatt Kettner- Urban Forestry Specialist City of Cedarburg \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\nDannell Vance- Urban Forestry Technical Services Manager at DPW Milwaukee \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 12\, 2026 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 12th\, 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\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-certified-arborist-study-group/2026-02-05/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ISA-Cert-Arborist-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T164659 CREATED:20251202T172535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T141813Z UID:10000681-1770748200-1770757200@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2026 Certified Arborist Study Group DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 15 – February 12\, 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 16th)\, 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\n Date                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 15th 2026Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTuesday\, January 20th\, 2026 Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThursday January 22nd 2026 Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTuesday January 27th\, 2026Matt KettnerClimbing and Safety Thursday January 29th\, 2026 Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTuesday February 3rd. 2026 Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThursday February 5th \,2026Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTuesday February 10th\, 2026Denny FermenichTree ID and Selection Thursday February 12th\, 2026Dannell VanceTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 16th\, 2026Franklin 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\nMatt Kettner- Urban Forestry Specialist City of Cedarburg \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\nDannell Vance- Urban Forestry Technical Services Manager at DPW Milwaukee \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 12\, 2026 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 12th\, 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\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-certified-arborist-study-group/2026-02-10/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ISA-Cert-Arborist-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T164659 CREATED:20251217T150821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T133008Z UID:10000673-1771160400-1771344000@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2026 WAA/WIDNR Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:It’s Gonna To Be a Hot One!February 15-17\, 2026Hyatt & KI Convention Center • Green Bay\, WI \n\n\n\nThe cold can’t keep us away from Green Bay! Join us for another round of the WAA & WIDNR Annual Winter Conference! The Program Committee put together another fantastic agenda this year. See details below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information Reservations can now be made for the annual conference.  The HYATT room block is CLOSED. We have blocks in three hotels this year! \n\n\n\nHyatt (host hotel)= Attached to KI Convention Center at 333 Main St. Conference rates: $124/night for single/double or $149/night for triple/quad occupancy\, 2 queen bed rate. For other room types\, costs vary. For the conference rate\, indicate you are attending the WAA/DNR Annual Conference or go to this link: https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/GRBRG/G-N78X Please make hotel reservations before January 23\, 2026. The hotel will not hold rooms beyond this date. \n\n\n\nHampton Inn – (201 Main St.\, attached to KI Convention Center)- conference rate is $149/night for double queen or standard king. For the conference rate\, please call (920) 393-1821 and indicate you are with the Arborist Group Block or use this link: http://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/grbhxhx-waa-1cffa33c-0c00-4faa-acc6-6e534ca56ff2/.Please make hotel reservations before January 16\, 2026. \n\n\n\nNorthland Hotel – (304 N. Adams. St.\, 1 block from KI Convention Center) – conference rate is $142/night for standard king or $162/night for double queen. For the conference rate\, please call (920) 393-7499 and indicate you are part of the WI Arborist Association Room Block or use this link: http://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1758381618669&key=GRP&app=resvlink. Please make hotel reservations before January 22\, 2026. \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\nQuality Inn =0.6 mi. from KI Convention Center at 321 S. Washington St.\, 920-437-8771 \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 10th. WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME AT THE CONFERENCE AT DELAYED PRICING. \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Discount available until January 30th.  Prices will go up on January 31st.\n\n\n\nPRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!\n\n\n\n\nDownload the Conference Addendum for the schedule and location of all events. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\nEarly Bird Registration: WAA Member $300\, Non-Member $325\, WAA Retiree $150 Full-Time Students $70\n\n\n\nSunday Only: WAA Member $150\, Non-Member $175\, WAA Retiree $75\n\n\n\nMonday Only: WAA Member $160\, Non-Member $185\, WAA Retiree $80\n\n\n\nTuesday Only: WAA Member $150\, Non-Member $175\, WAA Retiree $75\n\n\n\nDelayed Registration Fee (after January 30th): 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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeaker Line-up – SEE BROCHURE FOR COMPLETE AGENDA \n\n\n\nPaul Ahlen – (Owner\, Woods Walker LLC)\, Chainsaw Maintenance and Sharpening Demonstration \n\n\n\nZeus Arreguin – (Owner/Psychotherapist\, One Step Closer Therapy LLC)\, Break the Stigma: Is Your Mental Health Important? \n\n\n\nBeau Brodbeck – (Assistant Director for Field Operations/Affiliate Faculty\, Auburn University)\, 1. Motivations\, Barriers\, and Opportunities for Increasing Credentialed Tree Workers\, 2. Trees and Homeowners Insurance: A Need for Adoption of Climate-Smart Tree Risk Assessment \n\n\n\nIan Brown – (City Forester\, City of Madison)\, Joe Hansen (Village Forester/Tree Preservation Officer for the Village of Wilmette)\, Eric Petersen –(President\, ArboRisk Insurance)\, Increasing insurance perception of tree risk \n\n\n\nDan Buckler – (Urban Forest Analyst\, WI DNR)\, Elton Rogers\, Bob Smail — (Urban Foresters\, WI Department of Natural Resources)\, Cemetery Forests Through Different Lenses \n\n\n\nDan Buckler – (Urban Forest Analyst\, WI DNR)\, A Census of Wisconsin’s Entire Urban Forest \n\n\n\nNick Day – (Principal Program Manager\, ComEd)\, 1. Innovative Remote Sensing Technologies in Vegetation Management: ComEd’s Journey and Insights\, 2. Building a Climate-Resilient Canopy for Your Electric Utility \n\n\n\nJoanne Edmundson – (Vice President &HR Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science)\, Nate Good – (Legacy Conservation Supervisor\, Operation Fresh Start/MSW Candidate\, UW–Madison)\, Hallie Ringhand – (Owner\, New U\, LLC)\, Mental Health CPR \n\n\n\nDrue Epping – (Director Pacific Northwest and West Coast\, American Forests)\, Closing the Canopy Gap: Using Tree Equity Score for Informed Urban Forest Planning \n\n\n\nJeff Epping – (Owner\, Jeff Epping Design& Consulting\, LLC)\, Great Garden Designs\, Healthy Trees: Never the Two Shall Part \n\n\n\nJohn Wayne Farber – (Director of Operations\, Hoppe Tree Service)\, Certified Arborist Review \n\n\n\nSam Finco – (Owner\, The Arborist LLC)\, 1. Solving Rigging Challenges Before They Happen\, 2. Advancing Your Canopy Anchor\, MRS and SRS \n\n\n\nJosiah Georgeson – (Owner\, Strider Trees)\,1.Take Pride in your Pile\, 2. Don’t Play Russian Roulette with Your Rigging \n\n\n\nCole Hager – (Green Jobs Coordinator\, City of Milwaukee)\, August Hoppe – (President\, Hoppe Tree Service)\, Dannell Vance – (Urban Forestry Technical Services Manager\, City of Milwaukee)\, Growing Future Arborists: Youth and Pre-Apprenticeship Pathways \n\n\n\nRichard Hauer (Director of Urban Forestry\, Eocene Environmental Group)\, Ways to Benchmark Your Community Through the 3-30-300 Rule and More! \n\n\n\nLaura Jull (UW-Madison) – (Retired Associate Professor & Extension Specialist\, UW–Madison)\, Don’t Get Caught With Your Plants Down: Abiotic Tree Disorders\, Prevention and Solutions \n\n\n\nJeremy Kane – (Director\, Urban Tree Alliance)\, The Urban Woodland Project: Mapping\, Insights\, and Future Standards \n\n\n\nGary Kohler – (Owner\, GJ Kohler Trees & More LLC)\, Shelly Wollerman – (Owner/Operator\, Soteria Training Solutions)\, 1. Aerial Rescue Demonstration\, 2. First Aid Practice & Applications \n\n\n\nPJ Liesch – (Extension Entomologist\, UW–Madison)\, Reading the Tree Leaves: Using Clues from Plant Damage to Identify Insects \n\n\n\nLuke McCormack – (Scientist\, The Morton Arboretum)\, 1. Root Strategies and Leaf Tolerance to Drought 2. Hands on Roots \n\n\n\nBill McNee – (Forest Health Specialist\, DNR)\, Current and Future Urban Forest Health Issues \n\n\n\nJosh Mitchell – (Director of Vegetation Management\, Mi Energy Electric Cooperative)\, Cutting Time\, Not Corners: The Story Behind a Cooperative’s Cycle Reduction \n\n\n\nJohanna O’Boyle – (Owner\, Ursa Minor Tree Care)\, Lanyards: Work Positioning and Beyond \n\n\n\nTravis Orlando – (Sr. Operations Supervisor\, Wisconsin Public Service)\, Cody Rye – (Sr. Operations Supervisor\, Wisconsin Public Service) Electric Path to Ground\, LIVE ELECTRICAL DEMONSTRATION \n\n\n\nPhilip Potyondy – (Smart Tree Management Practice Lead\, Davey Resource Group)\, 1. AI for “Tree People”\, 2. Smart Tree Management: Superpower or Hoo-ha? \n\n\n\nRoz Remsen – (Technical Advisor\, The Davey Tree Expert Company)\, Oak Decline Research Update \n\n\n\nChad Rigsby – (Research Scientist\, Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories)\, “Bugs and Crud” \n\n\n\nDave Scharfenberger – (Retired Owner\, Wachtel Tree Science)\, An Arborist Trek to Mount Everest (with a safety message) \n\n\n\nZack Shier – (Commercial Account Manager\, Joseph Tree)\, Urban Oak Decline: Preservation and Management Options \n\n\n\nLuke Scheberl – (Instructor\, Mid-State Technical College)\, Urban Soil Management for Trees \n\n\n\nThomas Schumacher – (Certified Arborist\, Tree Health Management)\, Ascent Method \n\n\n\nWes Tregilgas –(Safety\, Education\, & Training Manager\, Wright Tree Service)\, 1. Fundamental Electrical Hazard Awareness: All About Arborists Working in Trees Adjacent To\, or In\, Utility Rights-of-way\, 2.Utility Storm Work: Unloading Wires Under Tension a Teaspoon at a Time. \n\n\n\nRobert Vanderhoof – (Research and Consulting SME\, Arbormetrics)\, Condition Based Vegetation Management: Aren’t We Really Talking About Asset Management? \n\n\n\nMore details are available on the brochure above. Hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWAA Retiree Information New This Year! \n\n\n\nTo try to keep retired members engaged in the WAA\, the WAA Board of Directors approved a motion to adopt a 50% conference rate for retired members with at least 10 years of WAA membership. Registration will be as normal\, just choose the WAA Retiree rate for the conference. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPoster Presentations \n\n\n\n\nWe will be hosting poster presentation sessions again in 2026. 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\nFor more information and to submit an online abstract (250-350 words\, max) before Jan. 9\, 2026\, go to this link: http://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/call-for-poster-presentations-at-the-waa-dnr-annual-conference-3/\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. 13\, 2026 at this link: http://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/ascent-event-climbing-competition-at-the-2026-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\nTrack sponsors still available.\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 30\, 2026 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 30\, 2026\, 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/2026-waa-dnr-annual-conference/ LOCATION:KI Convention Center\, 333 Main St.\, Green Bay\, WI\, 54301\, United States CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-AC-logos-for-webpage-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T164659 CREATED:20251201T201237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T185508Z UID:10000628-1771225200-1771329600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Call for Poster Presentations at the WAA/DNR Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin Arborist Association will be hosting poster presentation sessions for the 3rd time at the WAA/WI DNR annual conference in Green Bay on Feb 16th and 17th 2026.  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 5:00 pm Jan 16th\, 2026. All poster presenters will receive participation certificate at the conference. \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 2026 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 16th\, 2026 (Friday)\n\n\n\nMust be a registered attendee at the WAA/WI DNR annual conference during poster presentation. Free registration to the conference for currently enrolled student presenters. One presenter per poster. \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 16th from 10:00 – 10:30 am / Mon. Feb 16th from 2:30 – 3:00 pm / Tues. Feb 17th from 10:30 – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nPoster Removal Time: Tues. Feb. 17th 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. 17th.)\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) Info-graphics 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-3/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Posters-at-2024-AC-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T153000 DTSTAMP:20260422T164659 CREATED:20260106T222923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T225448Z UID:10000698-1771243200-1771255800@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:ISA Certified Arborist\, ISA Certified Arborist Utility Specialist\, and ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional Exam DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: January 23\, 2026 \n\n\n\nSeats Available: 30 \n\n\n\nMinimum Seating: 5 \n\n\n\nISA’s NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS \n\n\n\nRequired Registration Steps: \n\n\n\n\nLog in to your MyISA account through this link > https://wwv.isa-arbor.com/myAccount/login\n\n\n\nSelect “ISA Credentialing” to access the ISA Cred HQ system. \n\n\n\nLocate the applications that you may be eligible to apply for under Are you Ready to Apply for Eligibility and follow the link to determine eligibility. There is an application fee associated with the eligibility process; Application fees are found within the Program Guides for each of ISA’s credentials. Please see here > https://www.isa-arbor.com/Credentials/Which-Credential-is-Right-for-You\n\n\n\nAFTER you confirm your eligibility in ISA Cred HQ\, a list of upcoming exams will be given to you.\n\n\n\nEnroll for a written or computer-based exam. You will receive an email from ISA stating whether your application has been approved or denied. WATCH FOR THESE EMAILS.\n\n\n\n\n\nYour enrollment and exam fee must be received by the January 23rd deadline; there are no exceptions.\n\n\n\n\nIf you have questions about your application\, please get in touch with ISA. The Chapter does not have access to your application and cannot answer questions related to the application process. \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.  \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-isa-certified-arborist-utility-specialist-and-isa-certified-urban-forest-professional-exam/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ISA-Cert-Arborist-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T183000 DTSTAMP:20260422T164659 CREATED:20251211T153629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T131505Z UID:10000682-1771263000-1771266600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Ascent Event Climbing Competition at the 2026 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 13\, 2026\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-2026-waa-dnr-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ascent-event-pic-e1702486506250.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T110000 DTSTAMP:20260422T164659 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:20260422T164659 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:20260422T164659 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:20260422T164659 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:20260422T164659 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:20260422T164659 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:20260422T164659 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:20260422T164659 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:20260422T164659 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