WAA-ISA

WEBINAR - Wielding the A300 Standards: The Shield and the Sword
2023-05-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
The ANSI A300 Standards are a documentation of what industry stakeholders can agree upon within the context of the ANSI approval process. When wielded correctly, they can form powerful legal weaponry to use both defensively and offensively.

Learn how to limit your liability when performing risk assessments by following the mandatory requirements. Learn how to avoid offensive strategies by plaintiffs that attack insufficiency of inspections, reports, and pruning practices.Join us for the informative webinar!

Speaker 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.

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.

Your personal Zoom link to access the webinar will be emailed by Monday, May 22, 2023. You WILL NOT receive the link at the time of registration.

Registration Deadline: Friday, May 19, 2023 at 4:00 pm

Price: $25 WAA Members/ $40 Non-Members

1.0 ISA CEU available.

Questions:

Contact Tina Johnson at admin@waa-isa.org

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Refunds will be made if requested on or before May 19, 2023 with a $5 processing fee.

There will be no refunds for cancellations made after May 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.

Notice 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.

Special Thanks!

Thank you to ISA Michigan for coordinating this event! We look forward to partnering on future events with our fellow ISA Chapters.

WAA Kids' Climb
2023-06-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Red Sands Beach, 6411 South Park Rd., Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, 54494
Kiwanis Youth Outdoors Day , Wisconsin Rapids

Red Sands Beach – 6411 South Park Rd., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

Bring your family, children and neighbors for this Kids’ Climb event!
Questions/ Want to Volunteer??? Contact Luke Haas

WAA Kids' Climb during Arboriculture Camp
2023-06-22 09:00 - 2023-06-23 16:00 | Gateway Technical College, Kenosha Campus, 3520 30th Ave, Kenosha, WI, 53144, United States
Arboriculture Camp at Gateway Technical College, Kenosha

3520 30th Ave., Kenosha, WI 53144
20 kids will be at this 2-day camp

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

To make these events successful we need help. We need volunteers to be on the ground and also up in the tree. Tasks include: belaying kids up into the tree using pulley systems and climbing in the tree assisting kids in the trees.

Please use the sign up genius to sign up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b45a9a72ea7fa7-2023#/

Questions??? Contact Aaron Schauer

FREE Urban Forestry Webinar: Tree Preservation During Construction - A Prelude to the WAA Summer Conference
2023-06-28 12:00 - 12:30
Why should we preserve trees during development? In this brief webinar we will discuss the importance of tree preservation during the construction process. Some stakeholders may not see the benefits of preserving trees throughout construction. We will provide a better understanding of the importance of tree preservation so you can better inform others as to the benefits of protecting trees during development and adhering to industry standards and best management practices.

Join us for this FREE live webinar that is a prelude to the WAA Summer Conference which ties into JP McDonnell’s talk called “Tree Preservation During Construction: Where Can Arborists Have an Impact?”

0.5 CEUs available

Pre-registration is required. Click on ‘Register Online’ on the right side of the screen to register.

About the Speaker

JP McDonnell assists with managing a growing, nationwide team of Consulting Arborists. He has completed over 100 consulting assignments in ten states in the last two years. Prior to SavATree, he was an Urban Forester at NYC Parks. JP is an ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist, ISA Certified Arborist and is Tree Risk Assessment Qualified. He serves on ISA’s Appeals Committee and Certification Test Committee, ASCA’s Membership Committee, and is SavATree’s Alternate Representative of the ASC A300 Committee. JP has a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from Sewanee: The University of the South and a Master of Natural Resources from Virginia Tech.

Special Thanks!

Thank you to UW-Extension for coordinating this event with us. We look forward to partnering on future events with you!

WAA 2023 Summer Conference
2023-07-26 07:30 - 16:30
‘Above-Ground Safety and PHC in Arboriculture’

Join the WAA in-person for the 2023 Summer Conference at Madison College – Truax Building in Madison, WI on Wednesday, July 26th. The Program Committee has put together another amazing agenda for this event. We are offering Two Tracks of Education, one indoors and one outdoors, covering information on above-ground conflicts and safety in arboriculture, including aerial rescue, spraying safely, and much more. We will have outdoor demonstrations on some aerial lifts for 2023 as well. Many sessions will be repeated, so you won’t miss a thing! Be sure to enjoy the camaraderie of colleagues while feasting on a buffet lunch served in the Truax Suite. We look forward to seeing you in Madison! Click the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios.

Early Bird Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

On-line Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 19, 2022. WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME! (at delayed pricing)

Registration Fees:

Early Bird Pricing Members – $125 / Non-Members – $135

Delayed Registration (after July 12th) Members – $150 / Non-Members – $160

Full-Time Students FREE

WAA 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!)

For more details about the program and to pay by check, please print off this BROCHURE.

Parking

Park in Lot A, entering off of Wright Street

Registration is in the Gateway/ Welcome Center

Sponsorship Information

Lunch sponsorship is still available! Click here for more information.

Exhibitor Information

Outdoor 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.

Program

7:30am – 8:15am Registration

Plenary Indoor Sessions

8:15am – 8:30am Welcome – Todd Haefke, WAA President

8:30am – 9:30 am Roads, Sidewalks, Utilities and Other Things That Get in the Way of Trees – Tom Mortensen

Track One – Concurrent Indoor Sessions

9:35am – 10:35am Tree Preservation During Construction: Where Can Arborists Have an Impact? – JP McDonnell

10:40am – 11:10am Morning Break with Vendors

11:15am – 12:15pm New and Emerging Tree and Shrub Diseases – Brian Hudelson

12:15pm – 1:15pm Lunch

1:15pm – 2:15pm New and Emerging Tree and Shrub Diseases – Brian Hudelson

2:20pm – 3:20pm Tree Preservation During Construction: Where Can Arborists Have an Impact? – JP McDonnell

3:25pm – 4:25pm Planting Native Trees to Support Pollinators – Shahla Werner

Track Two – Concurrent Outdoor Sessions

9:35am – 10:35am Middle-Age Tree Pruning by a Not-So-Middle-Aged Arborist – Mike Wendt

10:40am – 11:10am Morning Break with Vendors

11:15am – 12:15pm Plant Health Care: Spraying Demonstration – Ben Ori, Ryan Rodefer

12:15pm – 1:15pm Lunch

1:15pm – 2:15pm Middle-Age Tree Pruning by a Not-So-Middle-Aged Arborist – Mike Wendt

2:20pm – 3:20pm Plant Health Care: Spraying Demonstration – Ben Ori, Ryan Rodefer

3:25pm – 4:25pm Aerial Lift Rescue: Bucket Truck vs. Spider Lift -Shelly Wollerman

Outdoor Demonstrations

11:15am & 1:15pm Evolution of Aerial Lifts to Backyard Lifts – David Schneider

Up to six CEUs are possible if you attend the full conference.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Refunds will be made if requested on or before July 12, 2023 with a $10 processing fee.

There 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.

Notice 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.

Questions or Need Help Registering?

Contact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.

ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist, and Municipal Specialist Exam
2023-07-26 08:00 - 12:00
Registration Deadline: July 10, 2023

Seats Available: 35

Minimum Seating: 5

Please check the ISA website (www.isa-arbor.com) for more information and for registration under Credentials/ Exam Information. Registration for the exam is made directly with 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.

Please contact ISA if you are having any difficulties with registration. Do not wait until the last minute to register!

Check-in starts at 8:00am and exam begins promptly at 8:30am. This exam is being held in conjunction with the WAA Summer Conference in Madison, WI.

WAA Youth T-Shirt Design Contest
2023-08-10 16:00 - 17:00
We are pleased to announce our first ever Youth T-shirt contest! We hope all our members will encourage a child between the ages of 8 and 14 years old to submit a drawing.

Our 2023 theme will be “The Celebration of Trees”.

Here are the rules:

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.

An E-Blast will be sent during the third week of July when the contest will be live and announced on our website.

The drawing must be in black and white and must be submitted by August 10th, 2023 by 5:00pm.

Only one drawing per child will be accepted.

A panel of judges will meet on August 22nd 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.

The 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 2023. Apparel will be available for purchase to membership, and our winner will receive a choice of a free WAA T-shirt or sweatshirt.

All participants will have their drawing showcased in a digital format on the WAA website.

Questions? Contact Tina at admin@waa-isa.org.

WAA 3rd Annual Golf Outing
2023-08-18 07:00 - 14:00 | Broadlands Golf Club, 18 Augusta Way, North Prairie, 53153
Donations made by: Arbsession, Broadlands Golf Club, and Dorshak Tree Specialists. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

Where:

Broadlands Golf Club (18 Augusta Way, North Prairie, WI 53153)

When:

Friday, August 18th

Shotgun Start: 8 am

Check In Begins at 7 am

Golf Outing Package – $500/foursome includes (individuals welcome at $125 each):

18 Holes

Foursome Greens Fees & Cart

Meals (Breakfast and Lunch)

2 drink tickets per golfer

Swag Bags

Sponsorships (sponsorship forms available here):

Hole Event Sponsors (Hole event sponsor also gets hole sponsorship)

$250/hole event (6 0 available)

Closest to the pin (par 3) – SOLD!

Long Drive Men – SOLD!

Long Drive Women – SOLD!

Long Putt – SOLD!

Closest to the pin in 2 – SOLD!

Putting Contest – SOLD!

$5/event (for golfers) or $20 for all 5 events – Prizes will be given out!

Hole Sponsors – $200/hole (12 4 available) – 8 SOLD!

Meal Sponsor -$500 (2 1 available) – 1 SOLD!

Beer Cart Sponsor -$500 (2 1 available) – 1 SOLD!

Raffle Ticket Sales – proceeds go towards Student Scholarships

Registration Deadline for Teams – August 4, 2023

Registration Deadline for Sponsorships – August 1, 2023

Raffle Prizes and Donations are Still Needed! We will accept these up until the event.

READ REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING

There 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.

Notice 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.

FREE Urban Forestry Webinar: Approaches to Dealing With Circling Roots on Container-Grown Trees - A Prelude to the WAA Fall Seminar
2023-09-20 12:00 - 12:30
Container-grown trees are increasingly popular in a range of urban forestry and landscape applications. However, arborists and landscapers are often concerned about defects associated with container growing. Dr. Bert Cregg and members of his lab have researched various approaches to dealing with root systems of container-grown trees over the past decade. In this webinar, Dr. Cregg will highlight key findings from his group’s research and discuss practical implications for tree planters.

Join us for this FREE live webinar that is a prelude to the WAA Fall Seminar which ties into Dr. Cregg’s talk called “Quit Going in Circles: Managing Roots of Container-Grown Trees.”

0.5 CEUs available

Pre-registration is required. Click on ‘Register Online’ on the right side of the screen to register.

About the Speaker

Dr. Bert Cregg is a Professor in the Departments of Horticulture and Forestry at Michigan State University. He conducts research and extension programming on the physiology and management of trees, with a focus on nursery and Christmas tree production and urban forestry. Dr. Cregg has a Ph.D. in Forest Resources from the University of Georgia and was a research plant physiologist for the USDA Forest Service and International Paper before joining the faculty at MSU.

Special Thanks!

Thank you to UW-Extension for coordinating this event with us. We look forward to partnering on future events with you!

2023 WAA Tree Climbing Championship
2023-09-22 07:00 - 2023-09-24 17:00 | Cedar Creek Park, N52W5882 Portland Rd., Cedarburg, Wisconsin, 53012
Cedar Creek Park, Cedarburg, WI

N52W5882 Portland Rd, Cedarburg, WI 53012

Friday will be educational seminars, gear check and the ascent event.

Saturday will be the other 4 preliminary events and preliminary awards.

Sunday will be the Master’s Challenge and final awards.

The 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!

Climbers and volunteers will receive CEUs!

You 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. OUT OF STATE SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED!!

If registration fills up, please contact Tina to be put on a waiting list, including Out-of-State!

Winners of the 2023 TCC will represent WI at the International TCC in 2024.

A small ArborFair will be held this year.

NEW THIS YEAR – Educational sessions for competitors and volunteers!

UPDATES: View new rule book at https://www.itcc-isa.com/rules. Hard copies are also available for purchase on the ISA website.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 21, 2023. Walk-ons not allowed!

Competitor Registration Fee: $100

Must be a WAA MEMBER to compete!

HOTEL INFORMATION

Hotel Blocks: book by August 21st, 2023 for special rate

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee N-Brown Deer/Mequon, an IHG Hotel: 4443 W Schroeder Dr, Brown Deer, WI 53223 Call for reservations 414-355-1300 ask for the Wisconsin Arborist Association block $120.00 plus tax per night. Continental breakfast available.

Four Points by Sheraton: 8900 N Kildeer Court, Milwaukee, WI 53209. Book online at https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1684953976197&key=GRP or call at 414-355-8585 ask for the Wisconsin Arborist Association block. King or 2 queen bed rooms available. $149.00 plus tax per night. Continental and hot breakfast available.

Recommended Camping Site: Waubedonia – https://www.co.ozaukee.wi.us/DocumentCenter/View/7641/Waubedonia-Brochure

Tentative Schedule

Friday

7am Registration check in opens

8am-9:15am Mike Castle: Tips and Tricks for TCC

9:15am-9:30am Break

Judges meeting for gear check

9:30am-10:30am Andrew Gollnick and Kristen Gollnick: Climbing Ergonomics

10:45am Eric Freesmeyer presents: Gear Check

11am Gear Check

12pm Gear Check Continues and Lunch

1:30pm Ascent Event Begins

5pm Dinner

Saturday

7am Check in

Mandatory Judges Meeting

7:30am Welcome, national anthem and event walk through

8:30am Events begin and run continuous all day until complete

11:30am Lunch

6pm Dinner and preliminary awards on site at the park, Social BYOB, food provided

Sunday

7am set up

8am Climber check in and walk through.

9am First climber

9:45am Second climber

10:30am Third climber

11:15am Fourth climber

12:00pm Lunch AND Fifth climber

12:45pm Sixth climber

1:30 Seventh climber

2:15 Eighth Climber

3pm Break down

3:30pm Awards

Want to VOLUNTEER or have any QUESTIONS about TCC?? Contact Shelly Wollerman

READ REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING

There 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.

Notice 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.

Registration Questions?? Contact Tina Johnson

2022 TCC Champions!: Alison Holets and Andrew Gollnick. They are showing off their ArborMaster prize packages. Photo courtesy of David Graham.

WAA Kids' Climb
2023-10-01 10:00 - 14:00 | River Bend Nature Center, 3600 N. Green Bay Rd., Racine, Wisconsin, 53404
Chainsaw Carving & Forest Arts Festival at River Bend Nature Center, Racine

River Bend Nature Center – 3600 N. Green Bay Rd., Racine 53404

Bring your family, children and neighbors for this Kids’ Climb event!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

To 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.

Please use the sign up genius to sign up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b45a9a72ea7fa7-2023#/

Questions??? Contact August Hoppe

ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist, and Municipal Specialist Exam
2023-10-17 07:30 - 11:30
Registration Deadline: September 28, 2023

Seats Available: 32

Minimum Seating: 5

Please check the ISA website (www.isa-arbor.com) for more information and for registration under Credentials/ Exam Information. Registration for the exam is made directly with 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.

Please contact ISA if you are having any difficulties with registration. Do not wait until the last minute to register!

Check-in starts at 7:30am and exam begins promptly at 8:00am. This exam is being held in conjunction with the WAA Fall Seminar in West Bend, WI.

WAA 2023 Fall Seminar
2023-10-17 07:30 - 16:15
‘Below-Ground Safety and PHC in Arboriculture’

Join the WAA in-person for the 2023 Fall Seminar at West Bend Mutual Insurance Company in West Bend, WI on Tuesday, October 17th. The Program Committee has outdone itself again with this line-up! We are offering Two Tracks of Education, one indoors and one outdoors, covering information on below-ground root issues and safety in arboriculture. Many sessions will be repeated, so you won’t miss a thing! We look forward to seeing you in West Bend! Click the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios.

Early Bird Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

On-line Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 11, 2023. WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME! (at delayed pricing).

Registration Fees:

Early Bird Pricing Members – $125 / Non-Members – $135

Delayed Registration (after Oct. 3rd) Members – $150 / Non-Members – $160

Full-Time Students FREE

WAA 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!)

For more details about the program and to pay by check, please print off this BROCHURE.

Parking

Park in Prairie Center Guest Parking lot.

Registration is in the Prairie Building near Prairie Center Entrance.

Sponsorship Information

ALL SPONSORSHIPS HAVE BEEN FILLED! THANK YOU SO MUCH! Click here for more information.

Program

7:30am – 8:15am Registration

Plenary Indoor Sessions

8:15am – 8:30am Welcome – Todd Haefke, WAA President

8:30am – 9:30 am Tree Root Systems: The Misunderstood and Forgotten 50% – Gary Johnson

Track One – Concurrent Indoor Sessions

9:35am – 10:35am Quit Going in Circles: Managing Roots of Container-Grown Trees – Bert Cregg

10:35am – 11:00am Morning Break

11:00am – 12:00pm A Preventative and Curative Approach to Treating Iron Chlorosis for Landscape Trees – Lee Fredericks

12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm – 2:00pm Quit Going in Circles: Managing Roots of Container-Grown Trees – Bert Cregg

2:05pm – 3:05pm A Preventative and Curative Approach to Treating Iron Chlorosis for Landscape Trees – Lee Fredericks

3:10pm – 4:10pm GIS to Improve Your TCO! Layman’s Terms: Computers Improve Your Tree Care Operations – Nathan Schuettpelz

Track Two – Concurrent Outdoor Sessions

9:35am – 10:35am Putting Trees in Holes – Adam Alves, Zac Eckberg, Theresa Williams

10:35am – 11:00am Morning Break

11:00am – 12:00pm Autumn Arbor Care: A Hands-On Approach for Essential Tree Treatments in the Fall Season – Cory McCurry

12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm – 2:00pm Putting Trees in Holes – Adam Alves, Zac Eckberg, Theresa Williams

2:05pm – 3:05pm Autumn Arbor Care: A Hands-On Approach for Essential Tree Treatments in the Fall Season – Cory McCurry

3:10pm – 4:10pm Root Collar Exams as a Diagnostic Tactic and a Treatment Tool – Gary Johnson

Up to six CEUs are possible if you attend the full conference. (Please allow ISA 6-8 weeks to process CEUs.)

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Refunds will be made if requested on or before October 3, 2023 with a $10 processing fee.

There will be no refunds for cancellations made after October 3rd, 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.

Notice 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.

Questions or Need Help Registering?

Contact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.

ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) RENEWAL
2023-12-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Mequon Nature Preserve, 8200 W. County Line Road, Mequon, WI, 53097
BASIC INFORMATIONHotel Information: https://www.travelwisconsin.com/southeast/ozaukee-county/mequon

Course Location:

Mequon Nature Preserve

Hayman Classroom

8200 W. County Line Rd.

Mequon, WI 53097

Facility Information: https://mequonnaturepreserve.org/

See Course Flyer for additional information.

To pay by check, please use this form.

Cost: $220 ISA or WAA member/ $260 Non-member

Max Capacity: 30 attendees

Registration Deadline: November 4, 2023

ABOUT THE COURSEThe 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.

The 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.

Hosted by: The Wisconsin Arborist Association

Instructor: Mr. Don RoppoloDon Roppolo is the Manager of Arboricultural Training for Davey Tree. He has been working in the tree care industry for over twenty-five years. During his career he has worked in the following capacities: taught arboriculture skills at universities and technical colleges, municipal forestry, arboricultural research, and for the past sixteen years has worked in commercial arboriculture. He holds a bachelor of science in Agriculture with an emphasis in urban forestry from Western Illinois University, and a master of science in Natural Resources with and emphasis in urban forestry from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point.

COURSE 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.

TENTATIVE 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

Included 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

Travel and lodging is on your own.

What 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

Special 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.

READ REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING

WAA 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.

ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) - Full Course
2023-12-05 08:00 - 2023-12-07 12:00 | Mequon Nature Preserve, 8200 W. County Line Road, Mequon, WI, 53097
Hotel Information: https://www.travelwisconsin.com/southeast/ozaukee-county/mequon
Course Location: Mequon Nature Preserve
Hayman Classroom
8200 W. County Line Rd.
Mequon, WI 53097
Facility Info: https://mequonnaturepreserve.org/
See Course Flyer for additional information.
To pay by check, please use this form.
Cost: $650 ISA or WAA member/ $750 Non-member
This class is now full!!!

ABOUT THE COURSE
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. 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.
Hosted by: The Wisconsin Arborist Association
Instructor: Mr. Don RoppoloDon Roppolo is the Manager of Arboricultural Training for Davey Tree. He has been working in the tree care industry for over twenty-five years. During his career he has worked in the following capacities: taught arboriculture skills at universities and technical colleges, municipal forestry, arboricultural research, and for the past sixteen years has worked in commercial arboriculture. He holds a bachelor of science in Agriculture with an emphasis in urban forestry from Western Illinois University, and a master of science in Natural Resources with and emphasis in urban forestry from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point.
COURSE CONTENT
Tree 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.
Data 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.
Risk 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.
TREE 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.
COURSE 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
TENTATIVE 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
Included 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
Travel and lodging is on your own.
What 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
Special 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.
READ REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING
WAA 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.

FREE Urban Forestry Webinar: Do You Know the Ascomycete Wood Decayers of Urban Trees? - A Prelude to the WAA/DNR Annual Conference
2024-01-17 12:00 - 12:30
Most arborists recognize that mushrooms, brackets and conks of the basidiomycete fungi on urban trees indicate internal decay. However, one of the most important wood decay fungi is also one of the most obscure. Kretzschmaria deusta is an ascomycete wood decay pathogen with a very wide host range and one that can break barrier and reaction zones and cause extensive decay in the lower trunk and buttress roots. This presentation will discuss ascomycete wood decay by focusing on Kretzschmaria deusta and other ascomycete wood decay fungi.

Join us for this FREE live webinar that is a prelude to the WAA/DNR Annual Conference which ties into Dr. Luley’s talk called “Biology, Identification and Management of Wood Decay in Urban Trees.”

0.5 CEUs available

Pre-registration is required. Click on ‘Register Online’ on the right side of the screen to register.

About the Speaker

Christopher J. Luley, Ph.D. has BS and MS from SUNY ESF in Syracuse in Forest Pathology. His Ph.D. is from Iowa State University in plant pathology where he also managed the Plant Diagnostic Clinic. He was Forest Pathologist for the State of Missouri, and has been a consultant since 1991. In 2017 he started Urban Forest Diagnostic. Dr. Luley has over 70 scientific, technical and popular press articles and received the R. W. Harris Authors Award from the International Society of Arboriculture. He developed TreeRot.com and recently received the Brian Skinner Lifetime Achievement Award from the NYS Arborist, ISA Chapter and author award from the Midwest Chapter of ISA.

Special Thanks!

Thank you to UW-Extension for coordinating this event with us. We look forward to partnering on future events with you!

2024 Virtual Certified Arborist Study Group
2024-01-22 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-01-25 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-01-29 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-02-01 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-02-05 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-02-08 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-02-12 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-02-15 18:30 - 21:00 and 2 more dates
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.

This 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.

Leading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist.

Location

Virtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course.

Course Syllabus

Date Instructor Class Domain

Mon., 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)

Our instructors:

Jake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist, Wachtel Tree Science, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist

Dr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification

Aaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College

Mike Wendt- Retired Arboriculture/Hort. Instructor; Past WAA Tree Climbing Competition Champion

Nathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager, Wachtel Tree Science

Denny Fermenich– City Forester, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA

Don Roppolo– Past President, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute, Director of Arboricultural Training

Jeff Laufenberg– Urban Forestry District Manager, City of Milwaukee, DPW-Forestry

Erin Stoekl– Urban Forestry District Manager, City of Milwaukee, DPW-Forestry

Cost:

$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!)

$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership)

$35 – Single Session

$90 – Study Guide (Recommended)

$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended)

EXAM IS SEPARATE!

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Refunds will be made if requested on or before January 15, 2024 with a $10 processing fee.

There 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.

Notice 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.

Questions or Need Help Registering?

Contact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.

2024 WAA/WIDNR Annual Conference
2024-02-25 13:00 - 2024-02-27 16:00 | KI Convention Center, 333 Main St., Green Bay, WI, 54301, United States
Branching Out in the World of Urban ForestryFebruary 25-27, 2024Hyatt & KI Convention Center • Green Bay, WI

We 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!

Hotel Information – Blocks are now Closed!

Reservations can now be made for the annual conference. We have blocks in three hotels this year!

Hyatt (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.

Hampton 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.

Hotel 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.

Alternative Hotels

Quality Inn = 0.6 mi. from KI Convention Center at 321 S. Washington St., 920-437-8771

St. Brendan’s Inn = 0.6 mi. from KI Conv Center at 234 S. Washington St., 920-884-8484

Hawthorn Suites = 2.7 mi. from KI Conv Center at 335 W. Joseph St., 920-435-2222

More can be found at:http://www.kiconventioncenter.org/explore-green-bay/hotels-and-overflow-facilities/

Registration Information

Download the Conference Brochure for the full agenda.

Registration available online until February 20th. WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME AT DELAYED PRICING – Full Conference: WAA Member $315/ Non-Member $330

Early Bird Discount available until February 2nd. Prices will go up on February 3rd.

Pre-Registration is now closed!!! Walk-ups will be welcome at delayed pricing!

Registration Fees:

Early Bird Registration: WAA Member $275, Non-Member $290, Full-Time Students $65

Sunday Only: WAA Member $135, Non-Member $150

Monday Only: WAA Member $145, Non-Member $160

Tuesday Only: WAA Member $135, Non-Member $150

Delayed Registration Fee (after February 2nd): add $40 per person (except students)

To 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.

The 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.

Missing from Mailed Brochure (bottom of page 9)

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 – Afternoon Utility Track Sessions

1:30-2:30 IVM and Pollinators – Lewis Payne

This 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.

2:30-3:30 Long Range Vegetation Management Plan – What is This? – Lewis Payne

This 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.

Brief Overview of the Speaker Line-up (just to name a few) – SEE BROCHURE FOR COMPLETE AGENDA

Jeremy Auer (WI DNR) – Native Shrub and Tree Seed: A Tutorial on Identification, Collection and Cleaning

Joseph Crawford (Crawford Tree & Landscape Services, Inc.) – Making Safety Meetings Worthwhile / Bridging the Divide Between Sales and Production

Brian French (Arboriculture International), Ryan Gilpin (Nidus Consulting) – Snags in the Urban Forest (Sunday Workshop)

Rich Hauer (CNUC) – If You Could Build a Diverse Urban Forest Utopia, What Would It Be?

Laura Jull (UW-Madison) – The “Lorax” Says, “We Need Tree Diversity”

Todd Kramer (Kramer Tree Specialists) –Preparing to Use a Crane / Comparing Different Types of Cranes (with Andrew Fedor)

PJ Liesch (UW-Madison) – Wisconsin’s Insect Trends and Pests to Watch for in 2024

Christopher 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

Randall Miller (CNUC) – Are You a Leader or a Boss? / Working Around Power Lines

Lewis Payne (New York Power Authority) – IVM and Pollinators / Long Range Vegetation Management Plan: What is This?

Luke Scheberl (Mid-State Technical College) – Why Do Trees Care About Soil?

Glen Stanosz (UW-Madison) – Drought: Multiple Definitions – Many More (and More Complex) Effects on Trees

Mike Wendt (Wendtscapes)- Conifer ID / Wood Art Treasures from Waste Wood

More details are available on the brochure above. Hope to see you there!

***NEW THIS YEAR*** – Poster Presentations

We 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.

Posters will be on display all day Monday and Tuesday morning. Presenters will be available for questions during Breaks with the Exhibitors.

Submit 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/.

Questions? Ask Tina Johnson for more information.

**NEW TIME THIS YEAR** – Ascent Event Climbing Competition

Monday 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.

Climbers of all skill levels encouraged to compete.

Limited to the first 24 climbers to register.

Please 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/.

Exhibitor Information

Click here for more information about the exhibitor booths.

Questions about becoming an exhibitor? Ask Todd Haefke for more information.

Sponsorship Information

Sponsorships are available! Click here for more information.

Still available: ALL

Questions about sponsorships? Ask Jaycee Hendrickson for more information.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Refunds will be made if requested on or before February 2, 2024 with a $25 processing fee.

There 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.

Notice 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.

Registration Questions? – contact WAA Chapter Executive Tina Johnson

Call for Poster Presentations at the WAA/DNR Annual Conference
2024-02-26 07:00 - 2024-02-27 12:00
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.

Submit Your Abstract by Applying Here

Goal of the poster presentation:

To 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.

Poster Submission Application:

First and Last Name (primary author)

(if a student, include name of their research advisor, instructor, or supervisor)

Name and Address of your Institution/Agency/ Business/ Organization/ Others

Contact Info: Email, Phone Number

Choose the relevant poster category that you propose to present: A) Research B) Education C) Outreach Project D) Community Project E) Internship Project

Title of your poster and abstract (250- 350 words max)

Submission deadline: Jan 10th, 2024 (Wednesday)

Must be a registered attendee at the WAA/WI DNR annual conference during poster presentation.

General Guidelines:

Poster Size (inches): Minimum: 36” x 36”, Maximum: 44” x 44”

WAA provides: Designated space, Poster easel stand, foam board, binder clips (for poster attachment)

Poster Setup time: Mon. Feb 26th from 7:00 – 9:00 am

Poster 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

Poster 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.)

Poster must avoid commercialism, promotion, or advertisement.

Font Size: 24 – 48 point font (that you can read from 2-3 ft. away)

Poster Content layout:

Poster Title:

Author(s):

Institution/ Business/ Organization/ Agency:

Address:

Content Layout:

Categories: (Choose one of the relevant category layouts as a guideline in designing your poster)

Research (Summarize research findings with statistical analysis) (include all the below)

a) Abstract b) Introduction c) Methods and Materials d) Results and Discussion e) Literature Citation; Include figures, tables, photos.

Education (Present a specific educational topic like Preventing Stem girdling root, Spotted lanternfly Management):

a) Goal b) Rationale c) Infographics d) Benefits e) Citation Sources

Outreach Program (Hands on activities/training programs for youths, underserved audience, professionals, and consumers):

a) Goal b) Rationale C) Program Planning and Execution D) Program Evaluation and Results E) Program Impacts and Outcomes; Include visuals, figures, tables

Community Project (engaging with local/ regional communities in urban forest development and management related projects like Champion tree project, Heritage Oak project):

a) Goal b) Rationale c) Impact of the project e) Future Steps F) Acknowledgement; Include visuals

Internship Project (Share a project experience that you completed while working with a company, organization, institute e.g. tree inventory, restoration):

a) Learning Objectives b) Key responsibilities c) Skills/ Techniques gained d) Overall experience e) Acknowledgement ; Include visuals

Resources:

Creating a poster: UW Madison, The Writing Center

https://writing.wisc.edu/handbook/assignments/posterpresentations/

Internship Poster: Virginia Wesleyan University

https://www.vwu.edu/academics/the-lighthouse/internship-posters.php

Questions or need assistance?

Vijai Pandian, WAA Educational Advisor

Tina Johnson, WAA Chapter Executive

ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist, and Municipal Specialist Exam
2024-02-26 12:00 - 16:00
Registration Deadline: February 8, 2024

Seats Available: 35

Minimum Seating: 5

Please check the ISA website (www.isa-arbor.com) for more information and for registration under Credentials/ Exam Information. Registration for the exam is made directly with 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.

Please contact ISA if you are having any difficulties with registration. Do not wait until the last minute to register!

Check-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.

Ascent Event Climbing Competition at the WAA/DNR Annual Conference
2024-02-26 17:30 - 18:30
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.

Register Here!

Climbers of all skill levels encouraged to compete.

Limited to the first 24 climbers to register.

Pre-registration is required.

Sign up deadline is February 15, 2024

What To Bring/What to Expect:

Please bring your approved ascent system for 11 mm Courant Rebel rope.

Proper PPE etiquette per ANSI standards will be followed for the event (not provided, must bring your own).

The WAA will provide full-body harnesses for all to use.

Two ropes will be set up for head-to-head competition.

Questions:

Contact Gary Kohler
