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SUMMARY:2026 WAA/WIDNR Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:It’s Gonna To Be a Hot One!February 15-17\, 2026Hyatt & KI Convention Center • Green Bay\, WI \n\n\n\nThe cold can’t keep us away from Green Bay! Join us for another round of the WAA & WIDNR Annual Winter Conference! The Program Committee put together another fantastic agenda this year. See details below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information Reservations can now be made for the annual conference.  The HYATT room block is CLOSED.  We have blocks in three hotels this year!  \n\n\n\nHyatt (host hotel)= Attached to KI Convention Center at 333 Main St. Conference rates: $124/night for single/double or $149/night for triple/quad occupancy\, 2 queen bed rate. For other room types\, costs vary. For the conference rate\, indicate you are attending the WAA/DNR Annual Conference or go to this link: https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/GRBRG/G-N78X Please make hotel reservations before January 23\, 2026. The hotel will not hold rooms beyond this date. \n\n\n\nHampton Inn – (201 Main St.\, attached to KI Convention Center)- conference rate is $149/night for double queen or standard king. For the conference rate\, please call (920) 393-1821 and indicate you are with the Arborist Group Block or use this link: http://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/grbhxhx-waa-1cffa33c-0c00-4faa-acc6-6e534ca56ff2/.Please make hotel reservations before January 16\, 2026. \n\n\n\nNorthland Hotel – (304 N. Adams. St.\, 1 block from KI Convention Center) – conference rate is $142/night for standard king or $162/night for double queen. For the conference rate\, please call (920) 393-7499 and indicate you are part of the WI Arborist Association Room Block or use this link: http://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1758381618669&key=GRP&app=resvlink. Please make hotel reservations before January 22\, 2026. \n\n\n\nAlternative Hotels \n\n\n\nSt. Brendan’s Inn = 0.6 mi. from KI Conv Center at 234 S. Washington St.\, 920-884-8484 \n\n\n\nHawthorn Suites = 2.7 mi. from KI Conv Center at 335 W. Joseph St.\, 920-435-2222 \n\n\n\nQuality Inn =0.6 mi. from KI Convention Center at 321 S. Washington St.\, 920-437-8771 \n\n\n\nMore can be found at:http://www.kiconventioncenter.org/explore-green-bay/hotels-and-overflow-facilities/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Information \n\n\n\nDownload the Conference Brochure for the full agenda. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration available online until February 10th. WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME AT THE CONFERENCE AT DELAYED PRICING. \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Discount available until January 30th.  Prices will go up on January 31st.\n\n\n\nPRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!\n\n\n\n\nDownload the Conference Addendum for the schedule and location of all events. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\nEarly Bird Registration: WAA Member $300\, Non-Member $325\, WAA Retiree $150 Full-Time Students $70\n\n\n\nSunday Only: WAA Member $150\, Non-Member $175\, WAA Retiree $75\n\n\n\nMonday Only: WAA Member $160\, Non-Member $185\, WAA Retiree $80\n\n\n\nTuesday Only: WAA Member $150\, Non-Member $175\, WAA Retiree $75\n\n\n\nDelayed Registration Fee (after January 30th): add $45 per person (except students)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo become a WAA member or renew your membership\, click here. Not sure if you are a member\, contact Tina Johnson at the link below for registration questions. \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION COST IS PER PERSON.  THIS MEANS THAT IF SOMEONE FROM YOUR COMPANY IS NOT A WAA MEMBER\, THEY DO NOT GET MEMBER PRICING! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeaker Line-up – SEE BROCHURE FOR COMPLETE AGENDA \n\n\n\nPaul Ahlen – (Owner\, Woods Walker LLC)\, Chainsaw Maintenance and Sharpening Demonstration \n\n\n\nZeus Arreguin – (Owner/Psychotherapist\, One Step Closer Therapy LLC)\, Break the Stigma: Is Your Mental Health Important? \n\n\n\nBeau Brodbeck – (Assistant Director for Field Operations/Affiliate Faculty\, Auburn University)\, 1. Motivations\, Barriers\, and Opportunities for Increasing Credentialed Tree Workers\, 2. Trees and Homeowners Insurance: A Need for Adoption of Climate-Smart Tree Risk Assessment \n\n\n\nIan Brown – (City Forester\, City of Madison)\, Joe Hansen (Village Forester/Tree Preservation Officer for the Village of Wilmette)\, Eric Petersen –(President\, ArboRisk Insurance)\,  Increasing insurance perception of tree risk \n\n\n\nDan Buckler – (Urban Forest Analyst\, WI DNR)\, Elton Rogers\, Bob Smail — (Urban Foresters\, WI Department of Natural Resources)\, Cemetery Forests Through Different Lenses  \n\n\n\nDan Buckler – (Urban Forest Analyst\, WI DNR)\, A Census of Wisconsin’s Entire Urban Forest \n\n\n\nNick Day – (Principal Program Manager\, ComEd)\, 1.  Innovative Remote Sensing Technologies in Vegetation Management: ComEd’s Journey and Insights\, 2. Building a Climate-Resilient Canopy for Your Electric Utility \n\n\n\nJoanne Edmundson – (Vice President &HR Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science)\, Nate Good – (Legacy Conservation Supervisor\, Operation Fresh Start/MSW Candidate\, UW–Madison)\, Hallie Ringhand – (Owner\, New U\, LLC)\, Mental Health CPR \n\n\n\nDrue Epping – (Director Pacific Northwest and West Coast\, American Forests)\, Closing the Canopy Gap: Using Tree Equity Score for Informed Urban Forest Planning \n\n\n\nJeff Epping – (Owner\, Jeff Epping Design& Consulting\, LLC)\, Great Garden Designs\, Healthy Trees: Never the Two Shall Part \n\n\n\nJohn Wayne Farber – (Director of Operations\, Hoppe Tree Service)\,  Certified Arborist Review \n\n\n\nSam Finco – (Owner\, The Arborist LLC)\,  1. Solving Rigging Challenges Before They Happen\, 2. Advancing Your Canopy Anchor\, MRS and SRS \n\n\n\nJosiah Georgeson – (Owner\, Strider Trees)\,1.Take Pride in your Pile\, 2. Don’t Play Russian Roulette with Your Rigging \n\n\n\nCole Hager – (Green Jobs Coordinator\, City of Milwaukee)\, August Hoppe – (President\, Hoppe Tree Service)\, Dannell Vance – (Urban Forestry Technical Services Manager\, City of Milwaukee)\, Growing Future Arborists: Youth and Pre-Apprenticeship Pathways \n\n\n\nRichard Hauer (Director of Urban Forestry\, Eocene Environmental Group)\, Ways to Benchmark Your Community Through the 3-30-300 Rule and More! \n\n\n\nLaura Jull (UW-Madison) – (Retired Associate Professor & Extension Specialist\, UW–Madison)\, Don’t Get Caught With Your Plants Down: Abiotic Tree Disorders\, Prevention and Solutions \n\n\n\nJeremy Kane – (Director\, Urban Tree Alliance)\, The Urban Woodland Project: Mapping\, Insights\, and Future Standards \n\n\n\nGary Kohler – (Owner\, GJ Kohler Trees & More LLC)\, Shelly Wollerman – (Owner/Operator\, Soteria Training Solutions)\, 1. Aerial Rescue Demonstration\, 2. First Aid Practice & Applications \n\n\n\nPJ Liesch – (Extension Entomologist\, UW–Madison)\, Reading the Tree Leaves: Using Clues from Plant Damage to Identify Insects \n\n\n\nLuke McCormack – (Scientist\, The Morton Arboretum)\, 1. Root Strategies and Leaf Tolerance to Drought 2. Hands on Roots \n\n\n\nBill McNee – (Forest Health Specialist\, DNR)\, Current and Future Urban Forest Health Issues \n\n\n\nJosh Mitchell – (Director of Vegetation Management\, Mi Energy Electric Cooperative)\, Cutting Time\, Not Corners: The Story Behind a Cooperative’s Cycle Reduction \n\n\n\nJohanna O’Boyle – (Owner\, Ursa Minor Tree Care)\, Lanyards: Work Positioning and Beyond \n\n\n\nTravis Orlando – (Sr. Operations Supervisor\, Wisconsin Public Service)\, Cody Rye – (Sr. Operations Supervisor\, Wisconsin Public Service) Electric Path to Ground\, LIVE ELECTRICAL DEMONSTRATION \n\n\n\nPhilip Potyondy – (Smart Tree Management Practice Lead\, Davey Resource Group)\, 1. AI for “Tree People”\, 2. Smart Tree Management: Superpower or Hoo-ha? \n\n\n\nRoz Remsen – (Technical Advisor\, The Davey Tree Expert Company)\, Oak Decline Research Update \n\n\n\nChad Rigsby – (Research Scientist\, Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories)\, “Bugs and Crud” \n\n\n\nDave Scharfenberger – (Retired Owner\, Wachtel Tree Science)\, An Arborist Trek to Mount Everest (with a safety message) \n\n\n\nZack Shier – (Commercial Account Manager\, Joseph Tree)\, Urban Oak Decline: Preservation and Management Options \n\n\n\nLuke Scheberl – (Instructor\, Mid-State Technical College)\, Urban Soil Management for Trees \n\n\n\nThomas Schumacher – (Certified Arborist\, Tree Health Management)\, Ascent Method \n\n\n\nWes Tregilgas –(Safety\, Education\, & Training Manager\, Wright Tree Service)\, 1. Fundamental Electrical Hazard Awareness: All About Arborists Working in Trees Adjacent To\, or In\, Utility Rights-of-way\, 2.Utility Storm Work: Unloading Wires Under Tension a Teaspoon at a Time. \n\n\n\nRobert Vanderhoof – (Research and Consulting SME\, Arbormetrics)\, Condition Based Vegetation Management: Aren’t We Really Talking About Asset Management? \n\n\n\nMore details are available on the brochure above. Hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWAA Retiree Information New This Year! \n\n\n\nTo try to keep retired members engaged in the WAA\, the WAA Board of Directors approved a motion to adopt a 50% conference rate for retired members with at least 10 years of WAA membership. Registration will be as normal\, just choose the WAA Retiree rate for the conference. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPoster Presentations \n\n\n\n\nWe will be hosting poster presentation sessions again in 2026. A poster presentation is a great way to engage with peer professionals in sharing novel ideas and experience in the arboriculture\, urban forestry\, and landscape horticulture field.\n\n\n\nPosters will be on display all day Monday and Tuesday morning.  Presenters will be available for questions during Breaks with the Exhibitors.\n\n\n\nFor more information and to submit an online abstract (250-350 words\, max) before Jan. 9\, 2026\, go to this link: http://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/call-for-poster-presentations-at-the-waa-dnr-annual-conference-3/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Ascent Event Climbing Competition \n\n\n\n\nMonday evening from 5:30-6:30 pm\, right before the blue light special\, the WAA TCC will be hosting an ascent event to see who is the fastest climber in GB land.\n\n\n\nClimbers of all skill levels encouraged to compete.\n\n\n\nLimited to the first 24 climbers to register.\n\n\n\nPlease register separately for this event by Feb. 13\, 2026 at this link: http://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/ascent-event-climbing-competition-at-the-2026-waa-dnr-annual-conference/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitor Information \n\n\n\n\nClick here for more information about the exhibitor booths. \n\n\n\nQuestions about becoming an exhibitor?  Ask Todd Haefke for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Information \n\n\n\n\nSponsorships are available! Click here for more information.\n\n\n\nTrack sponsors still available.\n\n\n\nQuestions about sponsorships? Ask Nate Schuettpelz for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy \n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 30\, 2026 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 30\, 2026\, although substitutions may be permitted.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Questions? – contact WAA Chapter Executive Tina Johnson
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-waa-dnr-annual-conference/
LOCATION:KI Convention Center\, 333 Main St.\, Green Bay\, WI\, 54301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Call for Poster Presentations at the WAA/DNR Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin Arborist Association will be hosting poster presentation sessions for the 3rd time at the WAA/WI DNR annual conference in Green Bay on Feb 16th and 17th 2026.  Poster presentation is a great way to engage with peer professionals in sharing novel ideas and experience in arboriculture\, urban forestry and landscape horticulture field.  Join the poster presentation by submitting an online abstract (250- 350 words max) before 5:00 pm Jan 16th\, 2026. All poster presenters will receive participation certificate at the conference. \n\n\n\nSubmit Your Abstract by Applying Here \n\n\n\nGoal of the poster presentation: \n\n\n\nTo provide opportunities for students\, researchers\, and professionals at the 2026 WAA/WI DNR’s Annual Conference to present\, disseminate and highlight the practice of arboriculture\, urban forestry\, and landscape horticulture. \n\n\n\nPoster Submission Application: \n\n\n\n\nFirst and Last Name (primary author)\n\n(if a student\, include name of their research advisor\, instructor\, or supervisor)\n\n\n\n\n\nName and Address of your Institution/Agency/ Business/ Organization/ Others\n\n\n\nContact Info: Email\, Phone Number\n\n\n\nChoose the relevant poster category that you propose to present: A) Research B) Education C) Outreach Project D) Community Project E) Internship Project\n\n\n\nTitle of your poster and abstract (250- 350 words max)\n\n\n\nSubmission deadline: Jan 16th\, 2026 (Friday)\n\n\n\nMust be a registered attendee at the WAA/WI DNR annual conference during poster presentation. Free registration to the conference for currently enrolled student presenters. One presenter per poster. \n\n\n\n\nGeneral Guidelines: \n\n\n\n\nPoster Size (inches):  Minimum: 36” x 36”\, Maximum: 44” x 44”\n\n\n\nWAA provides: Designated space\, Poster easel stand\, foam board\, binder clips (for poster attachment) \n\n\n\nPoster Setup time: Mon. Feb 17th from 7:00 – 9:00 am\n\n\n\nPoster Session Schedule during conference: (Authors must be at their poster during session time listed in the program to present their information and answer questions.) Mon. Feb 16th from 10:00 – 10:30 am / Mon. Feb 16th from 2:30 – 3:00 pm / Tues. Feb 17th from 10:30 – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nPoster Removal Time: Tues. Feb. 17th from 11:00 – 12:00 pm (Note: All poster presenters will receive participant certificate and will be honored at the WAA Annual Conference Luncheon on Tues. Feb. 17th.)\n\n\n\nPoster must avoid commercialism\, promotion\, or advertisement.\n\n\n\nFont Size: 24 – 48 point font (that you can read from 2-3 ft. away)\n\n\n\n\nPoster Content layout: \n\n\n\n\nPoster Title:\n\n\n\nAuthor(s):\n\n\n\nInstitution/ Business/ Organization/ Agency:\n\n\n\nAddress:\n\n\n\nContent Layout:\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nCategories: (Choose one of the relevant category layouts as a guideline in designing your poster) \n\n\n\n\nResearch (Summarize research findings with statistical analysis) (include all the below)\n\na) Abstract b) Introduction c) Methods and Materials d) Results and Discussion e) Literature Citation; Include figures\, tables\, photos.\n\n\n\n\n\nEducation (Present a specific educational topic like Preventing Stem girdling root\, Spotted lanternfly Management):\n\na) Goal b) Rationale c) Info-graphics d) Benefits e) Citation Sources\n\n\n\n\n\nOutreach Program (Hands on activities/training programs for youths\, underserved audience\, professionals\, and consumers):\n\na) Goal b) Rationale C) Program Planning and Execution D) Program Evaluation and Results E) Program Impacts and Outcomes; Include visuals\, figures\, tables\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Project (engaging with local/ regional communities in urban forest development and management related projects like Champion tree project\, Heritage Oak project):\n\na) Goal b) Rationale c) Impact of the project e) Future Steps F) Acknowledgement; Include visuals\n\n\n\n\n\nInternship Project (Share a project experience that you completed while working with a company\, organization\, institute e.g. tree inventory\, restoration):\n\na) Learning Objectives b) Key responsibilities c) Skills/ Techniques gained d) Overall experience e) Acknowledgement ; Include visuals\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources: \n\n\n\n\n\nCreating a poster: UW Madison\, The Writing Center \n\n\n\nhttps://writing.wisc.edu/handbook/assignments/posterpresentations/ \n\n\n\n\nInternship Poster: Virginia Wesleyan University  \n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.vwu.edu/academics/the-lighthouse/internship-posters.php \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or need assistance? \n\n\n\nVijai Pandian\, WAA Educational Advisor \n\n\n\nTina Johnson\, WAA Chapter Executive
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/call-for-poster-presentations-at-the-waa-dnr-annual-conference-3/
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SUMMARY:ISA Certified Arborist\, ISA Certified Arborist Utility Specialist\, and ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional Exam
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: January 23\, 2026 \n\n\n\nSeats Available: 30 \n\n\n\nMinimum Seating: 5 \n\n\n\nISA’s NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS \n\n\n\nRequired Registration Steps: \n\n\n\n\nLog in to your MyISA account through this link > https://wwv.isa-arbor.com/myAccount/login\n\n\n\nSelect “ISA Credentialing” to access the ISA Cred HQ system. \n\n\n\nLocate the applications that you may be eligible to apply for under Are you Ready to Apply for Eligibility and follow the link to determine eligibility. There is an application fee associated with the eligibility process; Application fees are found within the Program Guides for each of ISA’s credentials. Please see here > https://www.isa-arbor.com/Credentials/Which-Credential-is-Right-for-You\n\n\n\nAFTER you confirm your eligibility in ISA Cred HQ\, a list of upcoming exams will be given to you.\n\n\n\nEnroll for a written or computer-based exam. You will receive an email from ISA stating whether your application has been approved or denied. WATCH FOR THESE EMAILS.\n\n\n\n\n\nYour enrollment and exam fee must be received by the January 23rd deadline; there are no exceptions.\n\n\n\n\nIf you have questions about your application\, please get in touch with ISA. The Chapter does not have access to your application and cannot answer questions related to the application process. \n\n\n\nPlease check the ISA website (www.isa-arbor.com) for more information and for registration under Credentials/ Exam Information. Registration for the exam is made directly with the ISA\, and must be completed at least 12 working days in advance.  \n\n\n\nPlease contact ISA if you are having any difficulties with registration.  Do not wait until the last minute to register! \n\n\n\nCheck-in starts at 12:00pm and exam begins promptly at 12:30pm. This exam is being held in conjunction with the WAA Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-certified-arborist-isa-certified-arborist-utility-specialist-and-isa-certified-urban-forest-professional-exam/
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SUMMARY:Ascent Event Climbing Competition at the 2026 WAA/DNR Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Monday evening at the WAA/DNR Annual conference from 5:30-6:30 pm\, right before the blue light special\, the WAA TCC will be hosting another ascent event to see who is the fastest climber in GB land. \n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\nClimbers of all skill levels encouraged to compete.\n\n\n\nLimited to the first 24 climbers to register.\n\n\n\nPre-registration is required.\n\n\n\nSign up deadline is February 13\, 2026\n\n\n\n\nWhat To Bring/What to Expect:\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring your approved ascent system for 11 mm Courant Rebel rope.\n\n\n\nProper PPE etiquette per ANSI standards will be followed for the event (not provided\, must bring your own).\n\n\n\nThe WAA will provide full-body harnesses for all to use.\n\n\n\nTwo ropes will be set up for head-to-head competition.\n\n\n\n\nQuestions:\n\n\n\nContact Gary Kohler
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/ascent-event-climbing-competition-at-the-2026-waa-dnr-annual-conference/
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SUMMARY:WAA Student/Apprentice Conference - April 24-26\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Registration Extended – REQUIRED! \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Wed. April 22 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncludes educational sessions\, connections between students and industry professionals\, and a fun skills competition between students. \n\n\n\nHousing for the 2 nights is included. Bring your own bedding\, (sleeping bag and pillow) \n\n\n\nPlease eat dinner before you come on Friday. Meals will be provided Saturday\, along with breakfast on Sunday.   \n\n\n\nBring your own gear and PPE.  House gear will also be provided. \n\n\n\nHope you can make it! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Agenda \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, April 24th \n\n\n\n\n5:00pm-7:00pm     Registration\n\n\n\n7:00pm- 7:30pm    Welcome program\n\n\n\n7:30pm-8:30pm     Speaker: Sydney Hudzinski – Gear Wants vs. Needs\n\n\n\n8:30pm-10:00pm   Networking\n\n\n\n10:00pm-6:00am   Quiet hours\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 25th \n\n\n\n\n7:00am-8:00am      Networking\n\n\n\n8:00am-8:45am      Breakfast and Speaker: Sam Finco – Lanyard Tips and Tricks\n\n\n\n8:45am -9:00am Safety Brief to students – Shelly Wollerman\n\n\n\n8:45am- 9:00am Skills challenge Volunteer meeting/Safety Brief\n\n\n\n9:00am-10:00am Skills challenge walk-through\n\n\n\n10:00am-12:00pm  Skills challenge\n\n\n\n12:00pm-1:00pm    Lunch and Speaker: Tim Walsh – Careers and Resumes\n\n\n\n1:00pm-5:30pm      Skills challenge continues/ Free time when done\n\n\n\n5:30pm-6:30pm Dinner Speaker: Dr. Richard Hauer – Choose Your Own Tree Adventure\n\n\n\n6:30pm-10:00pm    Light up the Future Event\n\n\n\n11:00pm-7:00am    Quiet hours\n\n\n\n\nSunday April 26th \n\n\n\n\n8:00am-9:00am Breakfast & Speaker: Shelly Wollerman – Focus on Safety\n\n\n\n9:00am-10:00am     Awards and closing statements\n\n\n\n10:00am-11:00am   Check out of lodge by 11am\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers \n\n\n\n\nSam Finco – Sam Finco is a practicing arborist\, Board Certified Master Arborist\, and 9th place finisher in the 2025 International Tree Climbing Championship.\n\n\n\nRichard Hauer – Richard Hauer is the Director of Urban Forestry at Eocene Environmental Group and an Emeritus Professor of Urban Forestry at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. He was honored as the 2023 Alex L. Shigo Award for Excellence in Education and the 2018 & 2024 L.C. Chadwick Award for Arboricultural Research. He has published over 200 publications and presented over 500 talks throughout the world.\n\n\n\nSydney Hudzinski – Sydney Hudzinski started in the industry in 2019. She spent her first year working on obtaining her credentials. She recognized a gap in onboarding and mentoring in the industry. She has always been passionate about paving a better way for the next generation\, so she started training and mentoring. She now works for the City of Plymouth. She stays active in the industry by going to multiple climbing competitions a year\, volunteering with the MSA\, and instructing at The Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop.\n\n\n\nTim Walsh – Tim Walsh is the VP of Safety & Training at Townsend Company\, LLC.  Tim has a Doctorate in ergonomics and safety and has a Master’s degree in ergonomics. He has Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Urban Forestry from UWSP.  Tim is a Certified Treecare Safety Professional\, an ISA Certified Arborist and Certified Tree Worker Climber Specialist. He was a voting member of the 2022 revision of the ANSI Z133 and has been involved with the Accredited Standards Committee Z133 for several revisions. He serves on the Utility Arborist Association (UAA) Board of Directors and is the Champion for UAA Safety Committee and has served as the chair of the UAA Professional Development Committee.  Tim has also been a climbing arborist for more than 35 years\, has owned his own business\, worked as a contract climber and worked with companies around the world.\n\n\n\nShelly Wollerman – Shelly Wollerman has 10 years experience in production tree care\, 3 years experience as a trainer\, and is the Owner/Operator of Soteria Training Solutions.  She is a Licensed Wilderness EMT.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers Needed \n\n\n\n\nWe are looking for a few more volunteers!  \n\n\n\nInterested? Please email WAA Student Organization Liaison\, Audrey Earle.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors Needed \n\n\n\n\nSkills Events\, Connections Corner\, Snack Break\, and T-Shirt sponsors still needed!\n\n\n\nCheck out the 2026 WAA Sponsor Program itemized sponsor list for details.\n\n\n\nInterested or have questions? Please email our Sponsorship Chair\, Nathan Schuettpelz.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamp Whitcomb/Mason\, Hartland
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-student-apprentice-conference-april-24-26-2026/
LOCATION:Camp Whitcomb/Mason\, W294N8436 Camp Whitcomb Rd\, Hartland\, Wisconsin\, 53029\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:WAA Kids' Climb 2026
DESCRIPTION:Veterans Memorial Park\, 410 North Lake Street\, Port Washington\, WI 53074 \n \nThis year the Milwaukee Area Kids Climb Task force is holding 3 kids climbs:\n \n\nPort Washington Veterans Park on Sat May 2nd.  This is part of their annual park clean up event.\nFox Point Village Hall on Sat June 13th.  This is part of the Village’s 100th anniversary celebration. \nRiver Bend Nature Center on Sunday Oct. 4th.  This is part of the annual Chainsaw Carving and Art Festival.  \n\n \nWe are seeking volunteers to help out with these events.  Each event needs the following: \n\n\nTree climbers to help kids in the trees\nPeople on the ground belaying the kids up the trees\nA couple logistical people  to outfit helmets and saddles and sign waiver forms. \n\nPlease use this link to view times for each event and to sign up:   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B45A9A72EA7FA7-63327718-2026\n\n \nWe can use all the volunteers we can get.  This is great way to get active in the WAA\, even if you are not a tree climber. \n \nAny questions: contact August Hoppe  august@hoppetreeservice.com or 414-640-8714   \n \n 
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-kids-climb-2026/
LOCATION:Veteran’s Memorial Park\, 410 N. Lake St.\, Port Washington\, Wisconsin\, 53074
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:2026 WAA Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Click here for sign-up genius \n\n\n\nWe are hosting the first 2026 Day of Service at the WI Lion’s Camp. The site address is 3834 County Rd A\, Rosholt\, WI 54473. The event is scheduled for Saturday\, May 9th. \n\n\n\nThe Lion’s Camp in Rosholt\, WI is a 440 acre property that includes a 45 acre private lake to provide quality camp experiences for Wisconsin youth and adults with disabilities at no charge. The Wisconsin Arborist Association had a successful work day in April of 2017 but since then there have been some severe weather events on the grounds that caused damage. The camp is in need of various forms of tree care ranging from pruning to removals. Some of the work needed is over the camp cabins and recreation center as well as removing hazards from the site. It would be beneficial to have bucket trucks and chippers. The larger wood can be used at the camp fire pit and chips can be used on the trails so debris will not need to be hauled off site. \n\n\n\nOur work day will start at 8am. All volunteers bringing heavy equipment such as bucket trucks\, chip trucks\, and lifts\, please bring proper cones and signage to set up a safe work area. We plan to begin work around the main cabins and buildings before moving to the golf area to remove dead ash and other trees. This scope is dependent on the final number of participants.Lunch and refreshments will be provided by the Lion’s Camp. Students from a number of urban forestry programs will be doing some work the Friday before\, and some will be in attendance on Saturday.  This will be a great opportunity to mentor\, teach and advertise to the new generation of arborists! \n\n\n\nSafety: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for everyone entering the work zones\, including camp staff.Please contact Tina Johnson with any questions.  If you plan on attending\, please use the signup genius to let us know how many people are attending and what kind of equipment you can volunteer for the day by May 5th so we can plan accordingly.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-waa-day-of-service/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Lion’s Camp\, 3834 County Rd A\, Rosholt\, Wisconsin\, 54473
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:WAA Kids' Climb
DESCRIPTION:Kiwanis Youth Outdoors Day at Kiwanis Lodge on Lake Wazeecha – 3221 80th St S\, Wisconsin Rapids\, WI 54494 \nBring your family\, children and neighbors for this Kids’ Climb event! \nVOLUNTEERS NEEDED\n \nTo make these events successful we need help. \n \n We are looking for volunteers to help. There are many ways to get involved such as collecting waiver forms\, fitting saddles and helmets on kids\, belaying climbers or being an arborist in the tree. We have some new hardware and gear to use this year! We’d love to have a great showing of WAA volunteers to help support our mission. \n \nTo volunteer or questions please contact Luke Haas:  lukehaas13@gmail.com\n \n 
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-kids-climb-14/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:WAA Kids' Climb 2026
DESCRIPTION:Fox Point Village Hall\, 7200 N. Santa Monica Blvd\, Fox Point\, WI 53217 \n \nThis year the Milwaukee Area Kids Climb Task force is holding 3 kids climbs:\n \n\nPort Washington Veterans Park on Saturday\, May 2nd.  This is part of their annual park clean up event.\nFox Point Village Hall on Saturday\, June 13th.  This is part of the Village’s 100th anniversary celebration. \nRiver Bend Nature Center on Sunday Oct. 4th.  This is part of the annual Chainsaw Carving and Art Festival.  \n\n \nWe are seeking volunteers to help out with these events.  Each event needs the following: \n\n\nTree climbers to help kids in the trees\nPeople on the ground belaying the kids up the trees\nA couple logistical people  to outfit helmets and saddles and sign waiver forms. \n\nPlease use this link to view times for each event and to sign up:   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B45A9A72EA7FA7-63327718-2026\n\n \nWe can use all the volunteers we can get.  This is great way to get active in the WAA\, even if you are not a tree climber. \n \nAny questions: contact August Hoppe  august@hoppetreeservice.com or 414-640-8714   \n \n 
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-kids-climb-2026-2/
LOCATION:Fox Point Village Hall\, 7200 N. Santa Monica Blvd.\, Fox Point\, Wisconsin\, 53217\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: July 14\, 2026 - WAA SUMMER CONFERENCE
DESCRIPTION:Location: Klipstine Park\, Ashwaubenon \n\n\n\nMore information and registration will be forthcoming!
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/save-the-date-july-14-2026-waa-summer-conference/
LOCATION:Klipstine Park\,\, 900 Anderson Dr\, Ashwaubenon\, Wisconsin\, 54304\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: Friday\, August 21st - 2026 Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:The Broadlands Golf Club\, North Prairie\, WI. \n\n\n\nMore information and registration will be forthcoming!
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/save-the-date-friday-august-21st-2026-golf-outing/
LOCATION:Broadlands Golf Club\, 18 Augusta Way\, North Prairie\, 53153
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: September 30\, 2026 - WAA FALL SEMINAR
DESCRIPTION:Location: West Bend Insurance Company Prairie Center\, West Bend WI \n\n\n\nMore information and registration will be forthcoming!
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/save-the-date-september-30-2026-waa-fall-seminar/
LOCATION:West Bend Mutual Insurance Company\, 1900 S. 18th Ave\, West Bend\, Wisconsin\, 53095\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:WAA Kids' Climb 2026
DESCRIPTION:Racine – River Bend Nature Center – 3600 North Green Bay Road\, Racine WI 53404  \n\nThis year the Milwaukee Area Kids Climb Task force is holding 3 kids climbs.    \n \n\nPort Washington Veterans Park on Saturday\, May 2nd.  This is part of their annual park clean up event. \nFox Point Village Hall on Saturday\, June 13th.  This is part of the Village’s 100th anniversary celebration.\nRiver Bend Nature Center on Sunday Oct. 4th.  This is part of the annual Chainsaw Carving and Art Festival.\n\n \nWe are seeking volunteers to help out with these events.  Each event needs the following: \n\n\nTree climbers to help kids in the trees\nPeople on the ground belaying the kids up the trees\nA couple logistical people  to outfit helmets and saddles and sign waiver forms. \n\nPlease use this link to view times for each event and to sign up:   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B45A9A72EA7FA7-63327718-2026\n\n \nWe can use all the volunteers we can get.  This is great way to get active in the WAA\, even if you are not a tree climber. \n \nAny questions: contact August Hoppe  august@hoppetreeservice.com or 414-640-8714   \n\n \n 
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-kids-climb-2026-3/
LOCATION:Racine- Riverbend Nature Center\, 3600 North Green Bay Road\, Racine WI 53404\, Racine\, Wisconsin\, 53404\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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