BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WAA-ISA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:WAA-ISA 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:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20240913T193345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T170349Z UID:10000516-1730880000-1731067200@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) - Full Course DESCRIPTION:Hotel Information: https://www.visitwaukesha.org/where-to-stay/ \nCourse Location: MRA \nN19W24350 Riverwood Dr. \nWaukesha\, WI 53188 \n www.mranet.org \n  \nCost: $650 ISA or WAA member/ $750 Non-member \nRegistration is now closed.  This class is full!If interested in attending a future TRAQ Full Course offering\, please submit the following form: CLICK HERE – TRAQ INTEREST FORM\nTo register and pay by check\, use this form. \nABOUT THE COURSE (Course Flyer) \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. \nHosted by: The Wisconsin Arborist Association \nInstructor: Mr. Steve LaneSteve Lane is the Lead Urban Forestry Consultant at Great Lakes Urban Forestry\, where he manages Urban Forests for over 100 public sector clients performing tree inventory\, tree risk assessments\, urban forestry management plans\, and expert witness work.  He is the Past President of the Illinois Arborist Association and on the ISA Board of Directors. \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. \nTREE RISK ASSESSMENT QUALIFICATION INFORMATIONThe Tree Risk Assessment Qualification is valid for five years from the date the TRAQ exam is passed. The qualification holder is required to take the course and pass the exam every fiveyears in order to maintain the qualification. \nCOURSE ELIGIBILITYTo be able to register for the course and take the exam\, you must have earned one of thefollowing credentials:· ISA Certified Arborist® or ISA Board Certified Master Arborist® · ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified· A degree in arboriculture\, urban forestry\, traditional forestry\, or horticulture that is partof a national qualifications framework or is from a college or university.· A national certification or certificate in arboriculture (see a complete list in the TRAQhandbook)· ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA) status· Licensing or Certification from an approved state/province program (see a completelist in the TRAQ handbook)· SAF Certified Forester \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 MechanicsDay 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 (shipped via UPS to the address you provide (No PO Boxes) –   Risk Assessment Clipboard (shipped via UPS to the address you provide (No PO Boxes) –   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 TRAQ Manual (shipped via UPS to the address you provide) – your TRAQ Workbook (shipped via UPS to the address you provide) – 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. Registrations cannot be transferred to another individual. If you are registered and cannot attend the workshop due to Covid – your registration can possibly be moved to a future WAA TRAQ Full Course.  However\, you may be responsible for additional expenses depending on when your cancellation was received by WAA. For registration questions\, please e-mail admin@waa-isa.org. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-tree-risk-assessment-qualification-traq-full-course-4/ LOCATION:MRA\, N19W24350 Riverwood Dr.\, Waukesha\, Wisconsin\, 53188\, 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:20241104T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241104T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20240913T193500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T122634Z UID:10000517-1730707200-1730739600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) RENEWAL DESCRIPTION:BASIC INFORMATIONHotel Information: https://www.visitwaukesha.org/where-to-stay/ \n\n\n\nCourse Location: \n\n\n\n\nMRA \n\n\n\nN19W24350 Riverwood Dr. \n\n\n\nWaukesha\, WI 53188 \n\n\n\nFacility Information: https://mranet.org/ \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCost: $220 ISA or WAA member/ $260 Non-member \n\n\n\nMax Capacity: 30 attendees \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: October 7\, 2024: REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! \n\n\n\nTo register and pay by check\, please use this form. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE COURSE (Course Flyer)The 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.The 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. \n\n\n\nThe TRAQ Renewal Course consists of a 5 hour educational course followed by a 3 hour assessment that includes both a written and field component. It is required that you attend the course and successfully pass the assessment in order to renew this qualification. 5 CEUs available. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHosted by: The Wisconsin Arborist Association \n\n\n\nInstructor: Mr. Steve LaneSteve Lane is the Lead Urban Forestry Consultant at Great Lakes Urban Forestry\, where he manages Urban Forests for over 100 public sector clients performing tree inventory\, tree risk assessments\, urban forestry management plans\, and expert witness work.  He is the Past President of the Illinois Arborist Association and on the ISA Board of Directors. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCOURSE ELIGIBILITYCurrent TRAQ holders can complete the course as early as three and one-half (3 1/2) years into their Qualification (18 months before your expiration date). Once your current expiration date passes\, you will need to retake the full course and assessment to be reinstated.  Once you have successfully passed the renewal requirements\, you will be given five (5) years from the date of your previous expiration allowing you to take full advantage of the five-year period granted with the credential. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTENTATIVE AGENDADay 1: Educational Session and Exam (8:00am – 5:00pm)Course OpeningModule 1: Introduction to Tree Risk AssessmentModule 2: Levels of AssessmentModule 3: Target AssessmentModule 4: Site AssessmentBreak (15 min)Module 5: Tree Biology and MechanicsModule 6: Tree Inspection and AssessmentModule 7: Data Analysis and Risk CategorizationLunch (1 hour)Module 8: MitigationModule 9: ReportingPerformance-based exam (approx. 3hrs)Written Exam \n\n\n\nIncluded in your registration: –   course registration –   exam fee –   the TRAQ renewal manual (shipped via UPS to the address you provide (No PO Boxes) –   Risk Assessment Clipboard (shipped via UPS to the address you provide (No PO Boxes) –   lunch\, beverages and snacks for the day \n\n\n\nTravel and lodging is on your own. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat is required to bring to the class: – your government issued photo ID – your TRAQ Manual (shipped via UPS to the address you provide) – a mask\, 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  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nREAD REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING\n\n\n\nWAA will retain a $50 cancellation fee for all cancellations before the deadline. No refunds will be issued after the registration deadline. Registrations cannot be transferred to another individual. If you are registered and cannot attend the workshop due to Covid – your registration can possibly be moved to a future WAA TRAQ Renewal Course.  However\, you may be responsible for additional expenses depending on when your cancellation was received by WAA. For registration questions\, please e-mail admin@waa-isa.org.  URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-tree-risk-assessment-qualification-traq-renewal-7/ LOCATION:MRA\, N19W24350 Riverwood Dr.\, Waukesha\, Wisconsin\, 53188\, 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:20241026T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T153000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20240910T143631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T110859Z UID:10000514-1729929600-1729956600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Aerial Rescue Techniques Workshop DESCRIPTION:When a tree worker is injured or incapacitated aloft\, typically fellow crew members are the first to respond.  An emergency could develop at any time\, and tree care professionals must know how to react. \n\n\n\nAerial Rescue Training helps protect your workers and meet the aerial rescue training requirements mandated by ANSI Z133.1 and OSHA. This class is designed to be used in combination with on-the-job training and practice\, so that crews have the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate an emergency situation and potentially rescue an injured tree worker. \n\n\n\nScenarios to Include: \n\n\n\n\nSPAR rescue techniques\n\n\n\nClimber compromised system rescues\n\n\n\nAscent pick-off and demonstrations of powered ascenders for daily climbing \n\n\n\n\n Instructor: Gary Kohler \n\n\n\nCapacity: 20 registrants \n\n\n\n\nALL students will be required to bring and wear proper PPE (hardhat and safety glasses). \n\n\n\nALL students should also bring climbing gear and climbing spurs to take part in a wide range of rescue scenarios (not mandatory to take class). \n\n\n\nAll gear will need to pass inspection prior to use. \n\n\n\nLawn chairs and water bottles are recommended.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: October 25\, 2024\, 3:00pm \n\n\n\nTentative Schedule: \n\n\n\n 7:00am –                        Doors Open \n\n\n\n   7:30 am – 8:00am         Participants Sign In (Refreshments Available) \n\n\n\n   8:00am – 8:30am          Meet for Introductions\, Discuss Training\, and JSA \n\n\n\n   8:30am – 8:45am          Gear Inspection – Buddy Check \n\n\n\n   8:45 am– 9:00 am         BREAK \n\n\n\n   9:00am – 9:30am           Outside Demonstration – SPAR RESCUE \n\n\n\n                                                   Rescue Discussion- Instructor – Zach Troup \n\n\n\n   9:30am – 11:30 am        Participant Interaction with Rescue Scenarios \n\n\n\n   11:30am – 12:30pm       LUNCH \n\n\n\n   12:30pm – 1:00pm         Outside Demonstration- Rescue Scenarios \n\n\n\n                                                    Rescue Discussion – Instructor – Gary Kohler \n\n\n\n   1:00pm – 2:30pm            Participant Interaction with Rescue Scenarios \n\n\n\n   2:30pm – 3:00pm            Powered Ascenders – Inside Demonstrations \n\n\n\n   3:00pm – 3:30pm            Powered Ascenders – Participant Trials \n\n\n\n    3:30pm – 4:00pm           Overview & Debriefing for the Day \n\n\n\nISA and TCIA CTSP CEUs available. \n\n\n\nOther Info: \n\n\n\n\nLunch will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle.\n\n\n\nOther safety protocols to be shared once entering ENSA.\n\n\n\n\nSponsorships: \n\n\n\n\nTo become a sponsor for this event\, please download this Sponsor Form and return it by October 10th.\n\n\n\n\nQuestions: \n\n\n\n\nContact Gary Kohler at jkohler@wi.rr.com\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy:\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before October 18\, 2024 with a $10 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after October 18th\, 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. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/aerial-rescue-techniques-workshop/ LOCATION:ENSA Access and Rescue\, 727 E. Veterans Way\, Mukwonago\, Wisconsin\, 53149 CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/aerial-rescue-photo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20240828T172935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T105003Z UID:10000513-1728977400-1729008000@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WAA 2024 Fall Seminar DESCRIPTION:‘Review\, Reflect\, Project: An Evolution of Arboriculture’\n\n\n\nPlease join the WAA for the Fall Seminar at Gateway Technical College in Kenosha\, WI. The Program Committee put together another fantastic line-up for this event. We are offering Two Tracks of Education\, one indoors and one outdoor\, covering several arboricultural topics for everyone to gain knowledge. Enjoy catching up with colleagues\, while feasting on a buffet lunch. We look forward to seeing you in Kenosha! Click the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios. \n\n\n\nWe are now offering the Illinois Chapter members the member pricing also! Since we are so close to the IL border\, we would love to meet more members of the IL Chapter! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration Deadline: Tuesday\, October 1\, 2024. \n\n\n\nOn-line Registration Deadline: Tuesday\, October 8\, 2024. WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME! (at delayed pricing). Pre-Registration is now closed! \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Pricing           WAA/IAA Members – $125 / Non-Members – $145 \n\n\n\nDelayed Registration (after Oct. 1st)       Members – $150 / Non-Members – $170 \n\n\n\nFull-Time Students  FREE           \n\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\nFor more details about the program and to pay by check\, please print off this BROCHURE.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\n\nPlenty of free parking spaces available.\n\n\n\nRegistration is in Haribo Hall lobby.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Information\n\n\n\n\nALL SPONSORSHIPS HAVE BEEN SOLD! THANK YOU SO MUCH!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n7:30am – 8:15am Registration \n\n\n\nPlenary Indoor Sessions \n\n\n\n8:15am – 8:30am Welcome – Fred Hoppe\, WAA President \n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:30am Long-term Effects of Tree Injections in Ash Trees Treated for Emerald Ash Borers – Abigail Tumino \n\n\n\nTrack One – Concurrent Indoor Sessions \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am Training Resources for Arborists – August Hoppe \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am Morning Break \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm    EAB and the Rearview Mirror! Now What? – Fredric Miller \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    EAB and the Rearview Mirror! Now What? – Fredric Miller \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm    Training Resources for Arborists – August Hoppe \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm    Avoid Citations by Knowing the Law – John Wayne Farber \n\n\n\nTrack Two – Concurrent Outdoor Sessions \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am Magical Plant Disease Mystery Tour – Brian Hudelson \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am Morning Break \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm   Training A New Generation of Tree Climbers: A Holistic Approach – Najjar Abdullah\, Phil Prohaska \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    Magical Plant Disease Mystery Tour – Brian Hudelson \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm    Training A New Generation of Tree Climbers: A Holistic Approach – Najjar Abdullah\, Phil Prohaska \n\n\n\n3:10pm – 4:10pm Tree ID Walk on Campus – Aaron Schauer \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 October 1\, 2024 with a $10 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after October 1st\, 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-2024-fall-seminar/ LOCATION:Gateway Technical College\, Kenosha Campus\, 3520 30th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53144\, United States CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/birch-4-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20240730T131837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T143621Z UID:10000503-1727424000-1727456400@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2024 WAA Day of Service DESCRIPTION:VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Click here for sign-up genius \n\n\n\nWe are hosting the 2024 Day of Service at Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum. The site address is 2405 W. Forest Home Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI 53215. The event is scheduled for Friday\, September 27th with an inclement weather day planned for an October 3rd.  \n\n\n\nForest Home Cemetery & Arboretum is an arboretum\, national historic site and independent\, community focused non-profit\, that provides access to a green space larger than any Milwaukee City park for the surrounding new immigrant\, south side neighborhood. Our grounds are open to the public everyday for jogging\, dog walking and bicycling. Tree pruning & removals will make the grounds safer for visitors and trees healthier. \n\n\n\nThere is a wide variety of work opportunities available including climbing and aerial lift applications (bucket and crawler lift access). There is a lot of pruning and removal work in the southern portion of the cemetery. \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.Lunch\, refreshments and warming areas will be provided by Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum. Local media may be on site to help promote the efforts of our volunteers. Students from a number urban forestry programs will be in attendance\, this will be a great opportunity to mentor\, teach and advertise to the new generation of arborists. The Cemetery has partnerships with Teens Grow Greens and Sixteenth Street’s environmental apprentices. They are going to try and incorporate an opportunity for youth to learn from this experience.Please contact Adam Alves at alves.adam@countyofdane.com with any questions or to volunteer.  If you plan on attending\, please let him know how many people are attending and what kind of equipment you can volunteer for the day by September 15th so we can plan accordingly. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2024-waa-day-of-service/ LOCATION:Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum\, 2405 West Forest Home Ave.\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53215\, United States 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:20240904T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20240807T123217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T123219Z UID:10000510-1725447600-1725451200@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Terrestrial Plants! DESCRIPTION:Why is it hard to realize a tree is a plant? A living organism? We take so much care planting and caring for our gardens and turf but often forget about the trees. What are some of the options available today that we can do to care for these big\, beautiful plants? \n\n\n\nJoin us for the informative webinar! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Joe Aiken\, Arborjet|Ecologel – Great Lakes Regional Technical ManagerJoe’s 40-plus years in the tree care industry have provided a diverse and valuable experience which has permitted him to guide others in plant health care decisions. He has worked in all phases of tree care\, and as a licensed applicator and an ISA certified arborist\, he developed a strong interest in Plant Health Care and gained the experience and desire to continue his education. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYour personal Zoom link to access the webinar will be emailed by Tuesday September 3\, 2024. You WILL NOT receive the link at the time of registration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, September 2\, 2024 at 5:00 PM \n\n\n\nPrice: $25 WAA Members/ $40 Non-Members \n\n\n\n1.0 ISA CEU available. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions: \n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson at admin@waa-isa.org\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy:\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before Monday September 2\, 2024 with a $5 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after September 2nd\, 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\nSpecial Thanks! \n\n\n\nThank you to ISA Michigan for coordinating this event! We look forward to partnering on future events with our fellow ISA Chapters. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/webinar-terrestrial-plants/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Partnering-ISA-Chapters-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20240628T185931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T185932Z UID:10000497-1724929200-1724932800@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Rehabilitating Drought Stressed Trees DESCRIPTION:Learn the impact of severe drought on trees\, identify symptoms\, and discuss prevention\, management and recovery strategies for a the most valuable plants in the landscape. We will cover various plant health care products and application techniques to consider when treating drought-stricken trees. \n\n\n\n\nSymptoms of drought stress\n\n\n\nPhysiological impacts related to drought\n\n\n\nManagement and recovery strategies for trees impacted by drought\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the informative webinar!\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Emmett Muennink\, Arborjet|Ecologel – South Central Technical Manager \n\n\n\nEmmett holds a B.S. in Agronomy and a M.S. in Crop Science from Texas Tech University. He has performed nearly every job in the tree care industry: from dragging brush and grinding stumps to pesticide applications and sales. His passion for arboriculture led him to achieve the Board Certified Master Arborist credential in 2017. Emmett’s 10 years with Arborjet has allowed him to help other arborists and landscape professionals grow their PHC programs and fine tune their treatment protocols. He’s eager to share his experience and knowledge with anyone who will listen! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYour personal Zoom link to access the webinar will be emailed by Tuesday August 26\, 2024. You WILL NOT receive the link at the time of registration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, August 26\, 2024 at 5:00 PM \n\n\n\nPrice: $25 WAA Members/ $40 Non-Members \n\n\n\n1.0 ISA CEU available. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions: \n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson at admin@waa-isa.org\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy:\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before August 26\, 2024 with a $5 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after August 26th\, 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\nSpecial Thanks! \n\n\n\nThank you to ISA Michigan for coordinating this event! We look forward to partnering on future events with our fellow ISA Chapters. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/webinar-rehabilitating-drought-stressed-trees/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Partnering-ISA-Chapters-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20240605T174034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T135934Z UID:10000491-1724238000-1724241600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR - SLF: Threats and Management Strategies DESCRIPTION:Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) has expanded across the country since it was first discovered in 2014 in eastern PA. In 2022\, it was found as far west as Iowa and as far south as North Carolina. With this expansion\, it has become crucial for communities\, tree care\, landscape\, and pest management professionals to be ready to protect their clients’ and constituents’ plants and property. This webinar will provide an introductory background on Spotted Lanternfly\, its life cycle\, biology\, behavior\, and management solutions. We will also discuss existing research and the available tools to protect trees and plants in the urban environment.Join us for the informative webinar! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Mark Ware is a Board-Certified Master Arborist on the Rainbow Ecoscience team\, covering the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Mark brings over ten years of practical experience in arboriculture\, plant health care and ornamental horticulture. Mark is responsible for providing PHC technical and application training to Rainbow’s clients and their crews. This includes providing technical support and training in Rainbow PHC protocols\, research and development of new products and protocols and in-field training with applicators. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYour personal Zoom link to access the webinar will be emailed by Monday\, August 19\, 2024. You WILL NOT receive the link at the time of registration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, August 16\, 2024 at 5:00 pm \n\n\n\nPrice: $25 WAA Members/ $40 Non-Members \n\n\n\n1.0 ISA CEU available. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions: \n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson at admin@waa-isa.org\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy:\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before August 16\, 2024 with a $5 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after August 16th\, 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\nSpecial Thanks! \n\n\n\nThank you to ISA Michigan for coordinating this event! We look forward to partnering on future events with our fellow ISA Chapters. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/webinar-slf-threats-and-management-strategies/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Partnering-ISA-Chapters-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20240605T171359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T135850Z UID:10000490-1724151600-1724155200@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Appraising Tree Losses for Insurance Adjusters DESCRIPTION:When disaster strikes\, consulting arborists are called upon by insurance adjusters to assess and value the damage done to trees. This presentation shows case studies of collaboration between consulting arborists and insurance professionals\, focusing on claims from the Napa and Ventura fires\, the Santa Barbara mudslides\, and the Phoenix monsoonal windstorms.See what key data an adjuster needs from an arborist to process a claim. Watch application of techniques an arborist can use to inventory trees that have been completely obliterated. And learn how insurance policies and coverage affect the way the consultant arborist should collect data in the field.Join us for the informative webinar! \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker James Komen\, Class One Arboriculture\, is a consulting arborist in California specializing in risk assessment and tree appraisal. He helps clients make informed management decisions for individual trees and for tree inventories. His work has been published in Arboriculture & Urban Forestry\, Arboricultural Consultant\, Palms\, Ontario Arborist\, and Western Arborist. He is an ISA TRAQ instructor and has taught workshops on tree appraisal around the U.S. and Canada. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYour personal Zoom link to access the webinar will be emailed by Monday\, August 19\, 2024. You WILL NOT receive the link at the time of registration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, August 16\, 2024 at 5:00 pm \n\n\n\nPrice: $25 WAA Members/ $40 Non-Members \n\n\n\n1.0 ISA CEU available. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions: \n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson at admin@waa-isa.org\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy:\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before August 16\, 2024 with a $5 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after August 16th\, 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\nSpecial Thanks! \n\n\n\nThank you to ISA Michigan for coordinating this event! We look forward to partnering on future events with our fellow ISA Chapters. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/webinar-appraising-tree-losses-for-insurance-adjusters/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Partnering-ISA-Chapters-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20240619T151817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T172557Z UID:10000494-1723791600-1723816800@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WAA 4th Annual Golf Outing DESCRIPTION:Donations made by: Goodmark Nurseries. THANK YOU VERY MUCH! \n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\n\nBroadlands Golf Club (18 Augusta Way\, North Prairie\, WI 53153)\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, August 16th\n\n\n\nShotgun Start: 8 am \n\n\n\nCheck In Begins at 7 am\n\n\n\n\nGolf Outing Package – $500/foursome includes (individuals welcome at $125 each): \n\n\n\n\n18 Holes\n\n\n\nFoursome Greens Fees & Cart\n\n\n\nMeals (Breakfast and Lunch) \n\n\n\n2 drink tickets per golfer\n\n\n\nSwag Bags\n\n\n\n\nSponsorships (sponsorship forms available here) \n\n\n\n\nHole Event Sponsors (Hole event sponsor also gets hole sponsorship)\n\n$250/hole event (6 1 available)\n\nClosest to the pin (par 3) (2 available on separate holes) – 2 SOLD\n\n\n\nLong Drive Men – SOLD\n\n\n\nLong Drive Women\n\n\n\nClosest to the pin in 2 – SOLD\n\n\n\nLong putt\n\n\n\n$5/event (for golfers) or $20 for all 5 events – Prizes will be given out!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHole Sponsors – $200/hole (12 7 available) – 5 SOLD\n\n\n\nMeal Sponsor -$500 (2 1 available)- 1 SOLD\n\n\n\nBeer Cart Sponsor -$500 (2 0 available) – 2 SOLD\n\n\n\n\nRaffle Ticket Sales – proceeds go towards Student Scholarships \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline for Teams – August 2\, 2024 – EXTENDED THROUGH AUGUST 4th!! \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline for Sponsorships – July 29\, 2024 \n\n\n\nRaffle Prizes and Donations are Still Needed! We will accept these up until the event. \n\n\n\nREAD REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made within 14 days of the event\, 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 via email to Tina Johnson 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. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-4th-annual-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/2021/05/golf-tee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20240703T201050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T201053Z UID:10000498-1723633200-1723636800@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Bur Oak Blight and Two-lined Chestnut Borer in the Midwest DESCRIPTION:Identify the threats bur oak blight and two-lined chestnut borer have on native bur oaks in the Midwest and discuss the strategies involved to maintain healthy bur oaks.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the informative webinar!\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Jay Goughnour\, Arborjet|Ecologel – Upper Midwest Regional Technical Manager \n\n\n\nJay started at Arborjet in the winter of 2020. Growing up on a farm in central Iowa\, Jay spent a majority of his time outdoors. In that time\, he found a passion for turf in the golf industry\, which eventually led to him working at SiteOne Landscape supply. Through his work experiences\, Jay was able to broaden his expertise to tree care\, irrigation\, and landscape lighting.As an Upper Midwest Regional Technical Manager\, Jay’s responsibility is to expand sales\, provide technical support and share plant health care solutions with customers. With over 25 years in the green industry\, Jay has held positions such as golf course superintendent\, green industry sales management\, and even owned a golf course. In 2008\, Jay purchased his hometown golf course and operated it for four years. After the floods of 2008\, he represented the National Golf Course Owners Association on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. to explain to lawmakers how golf’s exclusion from disaster-related tax relief was unfairly burdensome to golf course operators. Jay has also previously held the seat of President for the Iowa Golf Course Superintendents Association and is currently serving on the Iowa Turfgrass Institute board of directors representing the Iowa Professional Lawn Care Association. When not spending time his wife and children\, you can find Jay anywhere outdoors enjoying hunting\, fishing\, golfing\, and cheering on the Iowa State Cyclones. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYour personal Zoom link to access the webinar will be emailed by Tuesday August 13\, 2024. You WILL NOT receive the link at the time of registration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, August 09\, 2024 at 5:00 PM \n\n\n\nPrice: $25 WAA Members/ $40 Non-Members \n\n\n\n1.0 ISA CEU available. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions: \n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson at admin@waa-isa.org\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy:\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before August 9\, 2024 with a $5 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after August 9th\, 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\nSpecial Thanks! \n\n\n\nThank you to ISA Michigan for coordinating this event! We look forward to partnering on future events with our fellow ISA Chapters. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/webinar-bur-oak-blight-and-two-lined-chestnut-borer-in-the-midwest/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Partnering-ISA-Chapters-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20240719T130953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T130955Z UID:10000501-1723132800-1723136400@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WAA 2nd Annual Youth T-Shirt Design Contest DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce the second year of our Youth T-shirt contest!  We hope all our members will encourage a child between the ages of 8 and 14 years old to submit a drawing.  \n\n\n\nOur 2024 theme will be “Trees of the Future”.  \n\n\n\nHere are the rules: \n\n\n\n\n A child (or children) must simply be sponsored by a WAA member (there is no cost\, but you must be a current member).  The WAA member is responsible for submitting a scan of the drawing (Please keep the original!) to the Editorial Chair at briana@treehealthmgmt.com.\n\n\n\nAn E-Blast will be sent during the third week of July when the contest will be live and announced on our website.\n\n\n\nThe drawing must be in black and white and must be submitted by August 8th\, 2024 by 5:00pm.\n\n\n\nOnly one drawing per child will be accepted.\n\n\n\nA panel of judges will meet on August 14th to select three finalists. The winning design will be voted on by current WAA members. All children’s names will be kept anonymous until a winner has been selected.\n\n\n\nThe winner will need to submit the original drawing via US Post or submit a high-quality digital scan (instructions will be provided).  The drawing will be the new apparel design for WAA clothing in 2025.  Apparel will be available for purchase to membership\, and our winner will receive a choice of a free WAA T-shirt or sweatshirt.\n\n\n\nAll participants will have their drawing showcased in a digital format on the WAA website.\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Tina at admin@waa-isa.org.\n\n\n\n\nTips and Tricks: \n\n\n\n\nA simple line drawing (vs any type of shading) makes for the best screen print on apparel.\n\n\n\nThicker\, solid lines also work best for printing.\n\n\n\nOur printer will work with the winning artist to refine areas for printing.\n\n\n\nPlease do include the theme “Trees of the Future 2024” in the drawing.\n\n\n\nPlease do not sign the drawing. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-2nd-annual-youth-t-shirt-design-contest/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/tshirt-contest-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20240627T162153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T162154Z UID:10000496-1722423600-1722427200@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Pruning for Performance and Prevention DESCRIPTION:How do I remedy poor branching structure? What are my options with these co-dominant stems? Corrective pruning has many implications which includes tree structure\, health\, response to damage and practice. Pruning to improve performance and preventing failure should be a major consideration for every arborist.This session will provide details on pruning objectives using case study scenarios to help arborists determine the best strategies for promoting sustainable growth consistent with current standards. \n\n\n\nJoin us for the informative webinar! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Lindsey Purcell\, Lp Consulting Group LLCUrban forestry specialist\, arborist and principal of Lp Consulting Group LLC\, Lindsey has been involved in the community landscape and urban forestry industry for over 40 years. As an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist\, he has served communities around the U.S. as a landscape and tree professional in state\, municipal and private enterprise. In his role as a presenter\, freelance writer and author\, Lindsey continues to provide many instructive opportunities and products for professional arborists and urban foresters on a national level. His educational background includes an Associate of Science degree from Vincennes University\, a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University and a master’s degree from Indiana State University. Lindsey serves as Executive Director of the Indiana Arborist Association and former extension specialist and instructor for Purdue University Forestry and Natural Resources. Lindsey is an ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist and holds the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification as a certified instructor by the International Society of Arboriculture. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nYour personal Zoom link to access the webinar will be emailed by Monday\, July 29\, 2024. You WILL NOT receive the link at the time of registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, July 31\, 2024 at 5:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nPrice: $25 WAA Members/ $40 Non-Members \n\n\n\n1.0 ISA CEU available. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions: \n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson at admin@waa-isa.org\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy:\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before August 16\, 2024 with a $5 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after July 26th\, 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\nSpecial Thanks! \n\n\n\nThank you to ISA Michigan for coordinating this event! We look forward to partnering on future events with our fellow ISA Chapters. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/webinar-pruning-for-performance-and-prevention/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Partnering-ISA-Chapters-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240728T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20240409T193335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T130544Z UID:10000474-1722009600-1722182400@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2024 WAA Tree Climbing Championship DESCRIPTION:Glen Park\, River Falls\, WI\n\n\n\n631 Glen Park Rd.\, River Falls\, WI 54022\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday will be gear check and the walk-through. \n\n\n\nSaturday will be the 5 preliminary events and preliminary awards. \n\n\n\nSunday will be the Master’s Challenge and final awards. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe success of our event would not be possible without the support of our many great Sponsors and Volunteers. Sign up early and come join us to compete or help\, you won’t regret the experience!\n\n\n\n\n\nClimbers and volunteers will receive CEUs!\n\n\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register for this competition\, and competitors must be current WAA members.  We are accepting 35 Wisconsin competitors and 5 Out of State competitors.  Register on time\, as the number of contestants is limited.  In agreement with other ISA chapters\, competitors may compete in only one chapter championship per year\, preferably their home chapter.  Contestants will be scheduled for all 5 preliminary events. ALL SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED AS OF 5/9/24.\n\n\n\n\n\nIf registration fills up\, please contact Tina to be put on a waiting list\, including Out-of-State! OUT OF STATE SPOTS ARE FILLED AS OF 4/11/24.\n\n\n\nOn June 15th\, we will open up any remaining in state slots for out of state competitors.\n\n\n\nWinners of the 2024 TCC will represent WI at the International TCC in 2025.\n\n\n\n\n\nA small ArborFair will be held this year.\n\n\n\n\n\nView rule book at  https://www.itcc-isa.com/rules.  Hard copies are also available for purchase on the ISA website.\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 27\, 2024.  Walk-ons not allowed! \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nCompetitor Registration Fee: $100\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nMust be a WAA MEMBER to compete!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHOTEL INFORMATION \n\n\n\nHotel Blocks: book by June 25th\, 2024 for special rate \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRiver Falls Country Inn1525 Commerce Ct\, River Falls\, WI 54022715-425-9500 or Toll Free: 866-860-7916Has both King Suites with pull out couch and 2 double bed rooms available for $174.99 per night with a 2 night minimum. Hot breakfast \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBest Western Plus1200 Gateway Blvd\, Hudson\, WI 54016715-386-6200Has double queen rooms available for $180 per night with a 2 night minimum.Hot breakfast \n\n\n\nCamping \n\n\n\nRecommended Camping Site: Hoffman Park (There are no reserved blocks available) – View this website for more information and to book a space: https://www.rfcity.org/298/Hoffman-Park-Campground \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTentative Schedule\n\n\n\nFridayWAA Summer Conference 8:30am-4:00pm @ UW – River FallsClimber gear check/registration @ Glen Park 4:00pm-5:00pmClimber Gear Check 4:00pm-6:00pmEvent Walk Through 6:00pm-7:00pm \n\n\n\nSaturday6:15am volunteer registration opens6:30am Volunteer meeting7:00am Registration opens for climbers7:30am Welcome and National Anthem8:00am Preliminary events begin and will take place all day until finishedLunch will be provided for volunteers and competitorsEstimated 5:30pm Preliminary events results\, awards\, dinner and the announcement of the Master’s Challenge competitors. \n\n\n\nSunday7:45am Competitor check in and sequestration8:00am Walk-through8:30am Gear check9:00am First climberLunch will be provided for climbers and volunteersEstimated 3:00pm Final awards will take place after the final competitor \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to VOLUNTEER or have any QUESTIONS about TCC?? Contact Shelly Wollerman \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREAD REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made within 14 days of the event\, although substitutions may be permitted as long as they are a WAA member or become a WAA member.  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 via email to Tina Johnson. 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\nRegistration Questions?? Contact Tina Johnson \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2023 TCC Competitors and volunteers! URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2024-waa-tree-climbing-championship/ LOCATION:Glen Park\, 631 Glen Park Rd.\, River Falls\, Wisconsin\, 54022\, United States CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Mens-champ-Andrew-Gollnick-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20240604T152452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T113516Z UID:10000481-1721979000-1722009600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WAA 2024 Summer Conference DESCRIPTION:Plan-ting for the Future\n\n\n\nJoin your colleagues for the WAA Summer Conference at the University Center at UW–River Falls in River Falls\, WI\, on Friday\, July 26th. The Program Committee has put together another outstanding agenda for this event. We are offering Two Tracks of Education\, one indoors and one outdoors\, covering information on a myriad of topics in arboriculture. We will have outdoor demonstrations on drone applications as well. Be sure to enjoy the camaraderie of colleagues while feasting on a buffet lunch served on a beautiful college campus. We look forward to seeing you at this spectacular location in River Falls! \n\n\n\nPlease stay the weekend as the TCC will follow at the nearby Glen Park directly after the conference\, starting Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. We hope to see you there to cheer on your fellow arborists! \n\n\n\nWe are now offering the Minnesota Chapter members the member pricing also! Since we are so close to the MN border\, we would love to meet more members of the MN Chapter. \n\n\n\nClick the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration Deadline: Friday\, July 12\, 2024. \n\n\n\nOn-line Registration Deadline: Friday\, July 19\, 2024. WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME! (at delayed pricing) PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Pricing           WAA/MSA Members – $125 / Non-Members – $145 \n\n\n\nDelayed Registration (after July 12th)       WAA/MSA Members – $150 / Non-Members – $170 \n\n\n\nFull-Time Students  FREE           \n\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\nFor more details about the program and to pay by check\, please print off this BROCHURE.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nUW–RIVER FALLS\, UNIVERSITY CENTER501 Wild Rose Avenue\, River Falls\,WI 54022. \n\n\n\nParking is on your own. See map for available parking lots. Pay lots 1 & 2 (circled in red) – $1 per hour or $8 a day per car. Free parking (circled in pink on the map below) on roads nearby\, not guaranteed spaces. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Information\n\n\n\n\nAll sponsorship have been sold! Click here for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitor Information\n\n\n\n\nOutdoor Exhibitor booth space is available for the event. Please bring your own pop-up tents and tables/chairs to use. Click here for more information.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n7:30am – 8:15am Registration \n\n\n\nPlenary Indoor Sessions \n\n\n\n8:15am – 8:30am Welcome – Fred Hoppe\, WAA President \n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:30am Storm Damage to Trees: Predicting Preventing\, Recovering – Gary Johnson \n\n\n\nTrack One – Concurrent Indoor Sessions \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am Creating Effective Company Training Curriculum – Joseph Crawford \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am Morning Break with Vendors \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm  Mentoring the New Generation – Sydney Hudzinski-Huber \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    Managing Construction Projects to Maximize the Life of Trees – Gary Johnson \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 4:00pm    Stress Tested Urban Tree Diversity Options – Jay Weiss \n\n\n\nTrack Two – Concurrent Outdoor Sessions \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am Climbing in Transition; Using Compact Lifts for Canopy Access – Eric Freesmeyer \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am Morning Break with Vendors \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm   Training New Climbers – Sam Finco\, Tyrel Duetscher \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    Climbing in Transition; Using Compact Lifts for Canopy Access– Eric Freesmeyer \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm    Tree Stress and Management Options – Lee Fredericks \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm Training New Climbers – Sam Finco\, Tyrel Deutscher \n\n\n\nOutdoor Demonstrations \n\n\n\n11:00am & 1:00pm    Drones for Arborists: How to Get Started – Shawn Creviston \n\n\n\nCEUs are available. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before July 12\, 2024 with a $10 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after July 12th\, 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\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-2024-summer-conference/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/azalea-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T113000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20240530T025836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T204452Z UID:10000485-1721979000-1721993400@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:ISA Certified Arborist\, Utility Specialist\, and Municipal Specialist Exam DESCRIPTION:Seats Available: 36 \n\n\n\nMinimum Seating: 5 \n\n\n\nPlease check the ISA website (www.isa-arbor.com) for more information and for registration under Credentials/ Exam Information. Registration for the exam is made directly with the ISA\, and must be completed at least 12 working days in advance.  This is an application process that has certain requirements. Here is the webpage where you can find the application to apply for eligibility: https://www.isa-arbor.com/Credentials/Apply-Now/Apply-for-Eligibility. \n\n\n\nPlease contact ISA if you are having any difficulties with registration. Do not wait until the last minute to register! \n\n\n\nCheck-in starts at 7:30am and exam begins promptly at 8:00am. This exam is being held in conjunction with the WAA Summer Conference in River Falls\, WI. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-certified-arborist-utility-specialist-and-municipal-specialist-exam-14/ 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:20240724T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20240605T171005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T135811Z UID:10000489-1721818800-1721822400@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR - PGRs in Tree Care DESCRIPTION:Reducing the amount of top growth a plant puts on in a season can be beneficial from an aesthetic and pruning labor standpoint.  Modern growth regulators offer a host of secondary health benefits that improve a plant’s chances of surviving in our urbanized ecosystems.  By the end of this talk attendees should have a better understanding of how plant growth regulators work\, and their application in the landscapeJoin us for the informative webinar! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Blake Thilmony\, Research Scientist Rainbow Ecoscience \n\n\n\nBlake Thilmony Gillis is a Research Scientist on the R&D team for Rainbow Ecoscience.  Blake’s role is to design and manage various research projects and trials to develop new products\, protocols\, and equipment for the green industry. \n\n\n\nBlake began working with Rainbow Tree Companies in 2017\, after earning her Master’s in Plant Science from North Dakota State University. Blake started as a plant healthcare technician before joining the Vegetation Management division of the company\, managing tree growth under power lines with Cambistat applications. Her background in plant healthcare\, experience\, and technical expertise launched her into a research role in 2018; she has taken on several research projects\, including PGR (plant growth regulator) research\, reduced irrigation trials\, development of the Quantum tree injector\, novel fungicide development and many others. Blake has since become the senior researcher with a commitment to transform way that landscapes are managed in the urban environment\, continuously seeking out new innovative technologies and methods to improve plant healthcare. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYour personal Zoom link to access the webinar will be emailed by Monday\, July 22\, 2024. You WILL NOT receive the link at the time of registration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, July 19\, 2024 at 5:00 pm \n\n\n\nPrice: $25 WAA Members/ $40 Non-Members \n\n\n\n1.0 ISA CEU available. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions: \n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson at admin@waa-isa.org\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy:\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before July 19\, 2024 with a $5 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after July 19th\, 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\nSpecial Thanks! \n\n\n\nThank you to ISA Michigan for coordinating this event! We look forward to partnering on future events with our fellow ISA Chapters. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/webinar-pgrs-in-tree-care/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Partnering-ISA-Chapters-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20240605T165930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T135745Z UID:10000488-1720609200-1720612800@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Competing Legal Interests in Street Trees (prerecorded) DESCRIPTION:Street trees are ubiquitous in urban areas. Municipalities often – but not always – assume control over the trees growing along public rights-of-way. But what degree of ownership and control do property owners and municipalities each have over the trees? This talk presents a sampling of several cases that illustrate some of the conflicts that arise between landowners\, municipalities\, and third parties with respect to three key property rights: the right to use\, the right to sell\, and the right to destroy.Join us for the informative webinar! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker James Komen is a consulting arborist in California specializing in risk assessment and tree appraisal. He helps clients make informed management decisions for individual trees and for tree inventories. \n\n\n\nHis work has been published in Arboriculture & Urban Forestry\, Arboricultural Consultant\, Palms\, Ontario Arborist\, and Western Arborist. He is an ISA TRAQ instructor and has taught workshops on tree appraisal around the U.S. and Canada. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYour personal Zoom link to access the webinar will be emailed by Monday\, July 09\, 2024. You WILL NOT receive the link at the time of registration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, July 05\, 2024 at 5:00 pm \n\n\n\nPrice: $25 WAA Members/ $40 Non-Members \n\n\n\n1.0 ISA CEU available. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions: \n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson at admin@waa-isa.org\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy:\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before July 5\, 2024 with a $5 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after July 5th\, 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\nSpecial Thanks! \n\n\n\nThank you to ISA Michigan for coordinating this event! We look forward to partnering on future events with our fellow ISA Chapters. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/webinar-competing-legal-interests-in-street-trees-prerecorded/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Partnering-ISA-Chapters-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20240610T173607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T173609Z UID:10000492-1719403200-1719405000@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:FREE Urban Forestry Webinar: Trees and Storm Loading Events in the Upper Midwest: Predicting Damage\, Preventing It When Possible\, & Recovering Damaged Trees & Landscapes - A Prelude to the WAA Summer Conference DESCRIPTION:This webinar will be an amended version of the full presentation at the WAA Summer Workshop to be held at the University of Wisconsin River Falls campus on July 26. \n\n\n\nUrban tree damage due to weather events in the upper Midwest are usually the result of wind loading events\, as well as snow and ice loading. If damage from these events is inevitable\, why don’t all trees suffer the same fate? This session will rank the loading events from incidental to catastrophic and predict which trees are more likely to suffer the most\, what can be done to prevent the preventable damage to trees\, and what steps can be taken to recover damaged trees (when they are worth it) as well as planting more resilient landscapes as part of the prevention and recovery steps. Key words or phrases to consider include tree defects\, construction activities\, tree species profiling\, species selection\, and planting practices. \n\n\n\nJoin us for this FREE live webinar that is a prelude to the WAA Summer Conference which ties into Gary Johnson’s talk called “Storm Damage to Trees: Predicting\, Preventing\, Recovering.” \n\n\n\n0.5 CEUs available \n\n\n\nPre-registration is required. Click on ‘Register Online’ on the right side of the screen to register. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGary Johnson is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Forest Resources\, University of Minnesota (UMN) Twin Cities campus. He has been a researcher and teacher with the department as well as the UMN Extension for 32 years\, focusing his efforts on minimizing construction damage to trees\, predicting and preventing storm damage to trees\, tree production and planting practices\, and urban tree health. \n\n\n\nSpecial Thanks!\n\n\n\nThank you to UW-Extension for coordinating this event with us. We look forward to partnering on future events with you! URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-urban-forestry-webinar-trees-and-storm-loading-events-in-the-upper-midwest-predicting-damage-preventing-it-when-possible-recovering-damaged-trees-landscapes-a-prelude-to-the-waa/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/waa-uwex-logos-paired.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20240605T165427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T135715Z UID:10000484-1718794800-1718798400@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Tree Appraisal and the Principle of Substitution DESCRIPTION:One of the foundational concepts in tree appraisal is the Principal of Substitution. A thing cannot appraise for more than a substitute of equivalent utility. Possibly the hardest step in applying this principal is selecting a “functional equivalent” to the subject tree or trees. When selecting the best appraisal technique\, an appraiser must ask: “Is there a way the benefits provided by this tree could be replaced at a lower cost?” Depending on the facts of a case\, the answer could be very different. This presentation reviews 10 court cases that applied the Principle of Substitution to tree appraisal.Join us for the informative webinar! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker James Komen is a consulting arborist in California specializing in risk assessment and tree appraisal. He helps clients make informed management decisions for individual trees and for tree inventories. \n\n\n\nHis work has been published in Arboriculture & Urban Forestry\, Arboricultural Consultant\, Palms\, Ontario Arborist\, and Western Arborist. He is an ISA TRAQ instructor and has taught workshops on tree appraisal around the U.S. and Canada. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYour personal Zoom link to access the webinar will be emailed by Monday\, June 17\, 2024. You WILL NOT receive the link at the time of registration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, June 14\, 2024 at 5:00 pm \n\n\n\nPrice: $25 WAA Members/ $40 Non-Members \n\n\n\n1.0 ISA CEU available. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions: \n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson at admin@waa-isa.org\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy:\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before June 14\, 2024 with a $5 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after June 14th\, 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\nSpecial Thanks! \n\n\n\nThank you to ISA Michigan for coordinating this event! We look forward to partnering on future events with our fellow ISA Chapters. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/webinar-tree-appraisal-and-the-principle-of-substitution/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Partnering-ISA-Chapters-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20240605T165123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T135627Z UID:10000486-1718708400-1718712000@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Combating Boring Insects in Trees DESCRIPTION:This Webinar offers a comprehensive examination of wood-boring insects and their implications for tree health. We will dissect the biology\, behavior and ecological significance of key species such as the emerald ash borer and Asian longhorn beetle. Arborists and landscape managers will gain valuable insights into proactive management strategies\, including cultural practices and emerging biological controls. By exploring science-based approaches\, attendees will be equipped to mitigate the impact of wood boring insects on urban and natural landscapes\, fostering resilience and sustainability in tree care practices. Join us for the informative webinar! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Kendra Wagner: Rainbow Ecoscience \n\n\n\nAs a PhD candidate\, Kendra joined the Rainbow Ecoscience team in 2022\, as Research Scientist developing new protocols and innovative solutions for the plant health care and landscape maintenance industry. In her role as Research Scientist\, she leads research projects with Rainbow’s research partners to develop new protocols and the next generation of products for the green industry. Kendra has experience as an emerald ash borer technician\, plant health care crew lead\, arborist\, and forest research technician. She has a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from the University of New Brunswick and a PhD in Forest Entomology from Mississippi State University. In her free time\, she enjoys hunting\, hiking\, and fishing. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYour personal Zoom link to access the webinar will be emailed by Monday\, June 17\, 2024. You WILL NOT receive the link at the time of registration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, June 14\, 2024 at 5:00 pm \n\n\n\nPrice: $25 WAA Members/ $40 Non-Members \n\n\n\n1.0 ISA CEU available. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions: \n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson at admin@waa-isa.org\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy:\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before June 14\, 2024 with a $5 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after June 14th\, 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\nSpecial Thanks! \n\n\n\nThank you to ISA Michigan for coordinating this event! We look forward to partnering on future events with our fellow ISA Chapters. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/webinar-combating-boring-insects-in-trees/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Partnering-ISA-Chapters-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20240422T175212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T175213Z UID:10000476-1718442000-1718460000@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WAA Kids' Climb DESCRIPTION:Fox Point Village Hall – 7200 North Santa Monica Blvd.\, Fox Point\, WI 53217 \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/5080b45a9a72ea7fa7-2023#/\n \nQuestions???  Contact August Hoppe\n \n  URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-kids-climb-8/ LOCATION:Fox Point Village Hall\, 7200 North Santa Monica Blvd.\, Fox Point\, Wisconsin\, 53217\, United States CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/EG-Kids-Climb-2021-girl-close-up-black-hair.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T153000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20240424T125415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T132053Z UID:10000478-1717230600-1717255800@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WAA Kids' Climb DESCRIPTION:Kiwanis Youth Outdoor Days- South Wood County Park\, 7111 South Park Road\, WI 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.  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 \nQuestions???  Contact Luke Haas\n \n  URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-kids-climb-10/ LOCATION:South Wood County Park\, 7111 South Park Road\, Wisconsin Rapids\, Wisconsin\, 54494\, United States CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Arbor-Fair-photo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20240422T142948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T180101Z UID:10000475-1714813200-1714827600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WAA Kids' Climb DESCRIPTION:Veterans Memorial Park\, 410 North Lake Street\, Port Washington\, WI 53074 \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/5080b45a9a72ea7fa7-2023#/\n \nQuestions???  Contact August Hoppe\n \n  URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-kids-climb-7/ LOCATION:Veteran’s Memorial Park\, 410 N. Lake St.\, Port Washington\, Wisconsin\, 53074 CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/EG-Kids-Climb-2021-girl-close-up-black-hair.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240226T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240226T183000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20231213T162126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T143206Z UID:10000430-1708968600-1708972200@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Ascent Event Climbing Competition at the WAA/DNR Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Monday evening at the WAA/DNR Annual conference from 5:30-6:30 pm\, right before the blue light special\, the WAA TCC will be hosting an ascent event to see who is the fastest climber in GB land. \n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\nClimbers of all skill levels encouraged to compete.\n\n\n\nLimited to the first 24 climbers to register.\n\n\n\nPre-registration is required.\n\n\n\nSign up deadline is February 15\, 2024\n\n\n\n\nWhat To Bring/What to Expect:\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring your approved ascent system for 11 mm Courant Rebel rope.\n\n\n\nProper PPE etiquette per ANSI standards will be followed for the event (not provided\, must bring your own).\n\n\n\nThe WAA will provide full-body harnesses for all to use.\n\n\n\nTwo ropes will be set up for head-to-head competition.\n\n\n\n\nQuestions:\n\n\n\nContact Gary Kohler URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/ascent-event-climbing-competition-at-the-waa-dnr-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events 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:20240226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240226T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20231206T153002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T181954Z UID:10000426-1708948800-1708963200@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:ISA Certified Arborist\, Utility Specialist\, and Municipal Specialist Exam DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: February 8\, 2024 \n\n\n\nSeats Available: 35 \n\n\n\nMinimum Seating: 5 \n\n\n\nPlease check the ISA website (www.isa-arbor.com) for more information and for registration under Credentials/ Exam Information. Registration for the exam is made directly with the ISA\, and must be completed at least 12 working days in advance.  This is an application process that has certain requirements. Here is the webpage where you can find the application to apply for eligibility: https://www.isa-arbor.com/Credentials/Apply-Now/Apply-for-Eligibility. \n\n\n\nPlease contact ISA if you are having any difficulties with registration. Do not wait until the last minute to register! \n\n\n\nCheck-in starts at 12:00pm and exam begins promptly at 12:30pm. This exam is being held in conjunction with the WAA Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-certified-arborist-utility-specialist-and-municipal-specialist-exam-12/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events 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:20240226T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240227T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20231214T161123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T161918Z UID:10000429-1708930800-1709035200@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 first time at the WAA/WI DNR annual conference in Green Bay on Feb 26th and 27th 2024.  Poster presentation is a great way to engage with peer professionals in sharing novel ideas and experience in arboriculture\, urban forestry and landscape horticulture field.  Join the poster presentation by submitting an online abstract (250- 350 words max) before Jan 10th\, 2024. \n\n\n\nSubmit Your Abstract by Applying Here \n\n\n\nGoal of the poster presentation: \n\n\n\nTo provide opportunities for students\, researchers\, and professionals at the 2024 WAA/WI DNR’s Annual Conference to present\, disseminate and highlight the practice of arboriculture\, urban forestry\, and landscape horticulture. \n\n\n\nPoster Submission Application: \n\n\n\n\nFirst and Last Name (primary author)\n\n(if a student\, include name of their research advisor\, instructor\, or supervisor)\n\n\n\n\n\nName and Address of your Institution/Agency/ Business/ Organization/ Others\n\n\n\nContact Info: Email\, Phone Number\n\n\n\nChoose the relevant poster category that you propose to present: A) Research B) Education C) Outreach Project D) Community Project E) Internship Project\n\n\n\nTitle of your poster and abstract (250- 350 words max)\n\n\n\nSubmission deadline: Jan 10th\, 2024 (Wednesday)\n\n\n\nMust be a registered attendee at the WAA/WI DNR annual conference during poster presentation.\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Guidelines: \n\n\n\n\nPoster Size (inches): Minimum: 36” x 36”\, Maximum: 44” x 44”\n\n\n\nWAA provides: Designated space\, Poster easel stand\, foam board\, binder clips (for poster attachment) \n\n\n\nPoster Setup time: Mon. Feb 26th from 7:00 – 9:00 am\n\n\n\nPoster Session Schedule during conference: (Authors must be at their poster during session time listed in the program to present their information and answer questions.) Mon. Feb 26th from 10:00 – 10:30 am / Mon. Feb 26th from 2:30 – 3:00 pm / Tues. Feb 27th from 10:30 – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nPoster Removal Time: Tues. Feb. 27th from 11:00 – 12:00 pm (Note: All poster presenters will receive participant certificate and will be honored at the WAA Annual Conference Luncheon on Tues. Feb. 27th.)\n\n\n\nPoster must avoid commercialism\, promotion\, or advertisement.\n\n\n\nFont Size: 24 – 48 point font (that you can read from 2-3 ft. away)\n\n\n\n\nPoster Content layout: \n\n\n\n\nPoster Title:\n\n\n\nAuthor(s):\n\n\n\nInstitution/ Business/ Organization/ Agency:\n\n\n\nAddress:\n\n\n\nContent Layout:\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nCategories: (Choose one of the relevant category layouts as a guideline in designing your poster) \n\n\n\n\nResearch (Summarize research findings with statistical analysis) (include all the below)\n\na) Abstract b) Introduction c) Methods and Materials d) Results and Discussion e) Literature Citation; Include figures\, tables\, photos.\n\n\n\n\n\nEducation (Present a specific educational topic like Preventing Stem girdling root\, Spotted lanternfly Management):\n\na) Goal b) Rationale c) Infographics d) Benefits e) Citation Sources\n\n\n\n\n\nOutreach Program (Hands on activities/training programs for youths\, underserved audience\, professionals\, and consumers):\n\na) Goal b) Rationale C) Program Planning and Execution D) Program Evaluation and Results E) Program Impacts and Outcomes; Include visuals\, figures\, tables\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Project (engaging with local/ regional communities in urban forest development and management related projects like Champion tree project\, Heritage Oak project):\n\na) Goal b) Rationale c) Impact of the project e) Future Steps F) Acknowledgement; Include visuals\n\n\n\n\n\nInternship Project (Share a project experience that you completed while working with a company\, organization\, institute e.g. tree inventory\, restoration):\n\na) Learning Objectives b) Key responsibilities c) Skills/ Techniques gained d) Overall experience e) Acknowledgement ; Include visuals\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources: \n\n\n\n\n\nCreating a poster: UW Madison\, The Writing Center \n\n\n\nhttps://writing.wisc.edu/handbook/assignments/posterpresentations/ \n\n\n\n\nInternship Poster: Virginia Wesleyan University  \n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.vwu.edu/academics/the-lighthouse/internship-posters.php \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or need assistance? \n\n\n\nVijai Pandian\, WAA Educational Advisor \n\n\n\nTina Johnson\, WAA Chapter Executive URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/call-for-poster-presentations-at-the-waa-dnr-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/POSTER-IMAGE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240225T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240227T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20231220T164355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T134649Z UID:10000427-1708866000-1709049600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2024 WAA/WIDNR Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Branching Out in the World of Urban ForestryFebruary 25-27\, 2024Hyatt & KI Convention Center • Green Bay\, WI \n\n\n\nWe are excited to ‘branch out’ again in Green Bay for the WAA & WIDNR Annual Winter Conference! We have another astronomical assortment of speakers this year you won’t want to miss! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information – Blocks are now Closed! \n\n\n\nReservations can now be made for the annual conference.  We have blocks in three hotels this year! \n\n\n\nHyatt (host hotel)= Attached to KI Convention Center at 333 Main St. $119/night for a double\, $144/night for a triple\, $169/night for a quad occupancy\, online reservations at https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/GRBRG/G-WIAR. Please make reservations before February 2\, 2024. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHampton Inn = Attached to KI Convention Center at 201 Main St.\, $139/night for a double queen or a king\, call 920-437-5900.  Indicate you are with the WI Arborist Block.  Please make hotel reservations before January 26\, 2024. \n\n\n\nHotel Northland – 1 block from KI Convention Center at 302 N. Adams St.\, $139/night for a standard king\, $169/night for a double queen\, 920-393-7499.  Indicate you are part of the WI Arborist Association Room Block or use this link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1686669505002&key=GRP&app=resvlink. Please make hotel reservations before February 5\, 2024. \n\n\n\nAlternative Hotels \n\n\n\nQuality Inn = 0.6 mi. from KI Convention Center at 321 S. Washington St.\, 920-437-8771 \n\n\n\nSt. Brendan’s Inn = 0.6 mi. from KI Conv Center at 234 S. Washington St.\, 920-884-8484 \n\n\n\nHawthorn Suites = 2.7 mi. from KI Conv Center at 335 W. Joseph St.\, 920-435-2222 \n\n\n\nMore can be found at:http://www.kiconventioncenter.org/explore-green-bay/hotels-and-overflow-facilities/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Information \n\n\n\nDownload the Conference Brochure for the full agenda. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration available online until February 20th. WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME AT DELAYED PRICING – Full Conference: WAA Member $315/ Non-Member $330\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Discount available until February 2nd.  Prices will go up on February 3rd.\n\n\n\n\nPre-Registration is now closed!!! Walk-ups will be welcome at delayed pricing! \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\nEarly Bird Registration: WAA Member $275\, Non-Member $290\, Full-Time Students $65\n\n\n\nSunday Only: WAA Member $135\, Non-Member $150\n\n\n\nMonday Only: WAA Member $145\, Non-Member $160\n\n\n\nTuesday Only: WAA Member $135\, Non-Member $150\n\n\n\nDelayed Registration Fee (after February 2nd): add $40 per person (except students)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo become a WAA member or renew your membership\, click here. Not sure if you are a member\, contact Tina Johnson at the link below for registration questions. \n\n\n\n\nThe Schedule & Location of Events Addendum is now available so you can plan out your conference agenda and see how many CEUs/CTSPs are being offered per session.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMissing from Mailed Brochure (bottom of page 9) \n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 27\, 2024 – Afternoon Utility Track Sessions \n\n\n\n1:30-2:30 IVM and Pollinators – Lewis Payne \n\n\n\nThis presentation will highlight the steps of IVM and then go into the steps to integrate pollinators into the program.  Highlights will also include joining the CCAA for Monarch butterflies and utilizing the pollinator scorecard developed by the Rights of Way as Habitat Working Group in a vegetation management program. \n\n\n\n2:30-3:30 Long Range Vegetation Management Plan – What is This? – Lewis Payne \n\n\n\nThis presentation will dig into the history of IVM and why it is important to develop a long-range vegetation management plan.  The components of a long-range plan will be highlighted. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBrief Overview of the Speaker Line-up (just to name a few) – SEE BROCHURE FOR COMPLETE AGENDA \n\n\n\nJeremy Auer (WI DNR) – Native Shrub and Tree Seed: A Tutorial on Identification\, Collection and Cleaning \n\n\n\nJoseph Crawford (Crawford Tree & Landscape Services\, Inc.) – Making Safety Meetings Worthwhile / Bridging the Divide Between Sales and Production \n\n\n\nBrian French (Arboriculture International)\, Ryan Gilpin (Nidus Consulting) – Snags in the Urban Forest (Sunday Workshop) \n\n\n\nRich Hauer (CNUC) – If You Could Build a Diverse Urban Forest Utopia\, What Would It Be? \n\n\n\nLaura Jull (UW-Madison) – The “Lorax” Says\, “We Need Tree Diversity” \n\n\n\nTodd Kramer (Kramer Tree Specialists) –Preparing to Use a Crane / Comparing Different Types of Cranes (with Andrew Fedor) \n\n\n\nPJ Liesch (UW-Madison) – Wisconsin’s Insect Trends and Pests to Watch for in 2024 \n\n\n\nChristopher Luley (Urban Forest Diagnostics LLC) – Biology\, Identification and Management of Wood Decay in Urban Trees (Sunday Workshop) / Identification of Common Decay Fungi / Assessing Trees with Decay \n\n\n\nRandall Miller (CNUC) – Are You a Leader or a Boss? / Working Around Power Lines \n\n\n\nLewis Payne (New York Power Authority) – IVM and Pollinators / Long Range Vegetation Management Plan: What is This? \n\n\n\nLuke Scheberl (Mid-State Technical College) – Why Do Trees Care About Soil? \n\n\n\nGlen Stanosz (UW-Madison) – Drought: Multiple Definitions – Many More (and More Complex) Effects on Trees \n\n\n\nMike Wendt (Wendtscapes)- Conifer ID / Wood Art Treasures from Waste Wood \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMore details are available on the brochure above. Hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n***NEW THIS YEAR*** – Poster Presentations \n\n\n\n\nWe will be hosting poster presentation sessions for the first time. A poster presentation is a great way to engage with peer professionals in sharing novel ideas and experience in the arboriculture\, urban forestry\, and landscape horticulture field.\n\n\n\nPosters will be on display all day Monday and Tuesday morning. Presenters will be available for questions during Breaks with the Exhibitors.\n\n\n\nSubmit an online abstract (250-350 words\, max) before Jan. 10\, 2024 at this link: https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/call-for-poster-presentations-at-the-waa-dnr-annual-conference/.\n\n\n\nQuestions? Ask Tina Johnson for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**NEW TIME THIS YEAR** – Ascent Event Climbing Competition \n\n\n\n\nMonday evening from 5:30-6:30 pm\, right before the blue light special\, the WAA TCC will be hosting an ascent event to see who is the fastest climber in GB land.\n\n\n\nClimbers of all skill levels encouraged to compete.\n\n\n\nLimited to the first 24 climbers to register.\n\n\n\nPlease register separately for this event by Feb. 15\, 2024 at this link: https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/ascent-event-climbing-competition-at-the-waa-dnr-annual-conference/.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitor Information \n\n\n\n\nClick here for more information about the exhibitor booths.\n\n\n\nQuestions about becoming an exhibitor? Ask Todd Haefke for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Information \n\n\n\n\nSponsorships are available! Click here for more information. \n\n\n\nStill available: ALL\n\n\n\nQuestions about sponsorships? Ask Jaycee Hendrickson for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy \n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before February 2\, 2024 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after February 2\, 2024\, although substitutions may be permitted.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Questions? – contact WAA Chapter Executive Tina Johnson URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2024-waa-widnr-annual-conference/ LOCATION:KI Convention Center\, 333 Main St.\, Green Bay\, WI\, 54301\, United States CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/logos-for-2020-annual.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20231102T143531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T201923Z UID:10000461-1708626600-1708635600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2024 Virtual Certified Arborist Study Group DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Monday and Thursday evenings starting January 22 – February 19\, 2024. Every Monday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam. The following week (Monday\, February 26th)\, we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI. The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam. The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants. So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend. Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course. You are welcome to register for the full course. You can also choose to attend individual sessions. 2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\nDate                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nMon.\, January 22nd\, 2024Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyThurs.\, January 25th\, 2024Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentMon.\, January 29th\, 2024Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionThurs.\, February 1st\, 2024Mike WendtClimbing and SafetyMon.\, February 5th\, 2024Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementThurs.\, February 8th\, 2024Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningMon.\, February 12th\, 2024Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionThurs.\, February 15th\, 2024Denny FermenichTree ID and SelectionMon.\, February 19th\, 2024Jeff LaufenbergTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 26th\, 2024Erin StoeklCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMike Wendt- Retired Arboriculture/Hort. Instructor; Past WAA Tree Climbing Competition Champion \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nJeff Laufenberg– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\nErin Stoekl– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 15\, 2024 with a $10 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 15th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 15th.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2024-virtual-certified-arborist-study-group/2024-02-22/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/waa-logo-gradient-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240219T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240219T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172320 CREATED:20231102T143531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T201923Z UID:10000424-1708367400-1708376400@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2024 Virtual Certified Arborist Study Group DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Monday and Thursday evenings starting January 22 – February 19\, 2024. Every Monday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam. The following week (Monday\, February 26th)\, we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI. The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam. The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants. So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend. Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course. You are welcome to register for the full course. You can also choose to attend individual sessions. 2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\nDate                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nMon.\, January 22nd\, 2024Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyThurs.\, January 25th\, 2024Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentMon.\, January 29th\, 2024Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionThurs.\, February 1st\, 2024Mike WendtClimbing and SafetyMon.\, February 5th\, 2024Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementThurs.\, February 8th\, 2024Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningMon.\, February 12th\, 2024Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionThurs.\, February 15th\, 2024Denny FermenichTree ID and SelectionMon.\, February 19th\, 2024Jeff LaufenbergTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 26th\, 2024Erin StoeklCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMike Wendt- Retired Arboriculture/Hort. Instructor; Past WAA Tree Climbing Competition Champion \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nJeff Laufenberg– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\nErin Stoekl– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 15\, 2024 with a $10 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 15th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 15th.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2024-virtual-certified-arborist-study-group/2024-02-19/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/waa-logo-gradient-3.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR