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SUMMARY:Urban Forestry Today Webinar: "They’re Coming – the 2026 Pests of the Landscape" -Brian Eshenaur
DESCRIPTION:​Join Brian Eshenaur\, NYS IPM Program at Cornell University\, as he returns to discuss the potential insects and diseases of importance for the upcoming growing season. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTo attend live on 4/09/26 @ Noon (Eastern) and receive an ISA/0.5 MCA CEU at no cost:click here or visit www.joinwebinar.com & enter: 300-245-659 \n\n\n\n​(Space will be limited – all attendees should be prepared to join the live broadcast promptly)
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/urban-forestry-today-webinar-theyre-coming-the-2026-pests-of-the-landscape-brian-eshenaur/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:ISA Michigan Plant Health Care 1/2 Day Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join ISA Michigan for a focused half-day Plant Health Care (PHC) webinar designed to strengthen your diagnostic skills\, improve treatment decision-making\, and refine late-dormant application strategies. This program brings together nationally recognized researchers and industry leaders to address real-world PHC challenges facing arborists\, municipal foresters\, and tree care professionals. \n\n\n\nEarn 4 CEUs! \n\n\n\nFor more information and to register visit:   ISA Michigan Plant Health Care 1/2 Day Webinar
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-michigan-plant-health-care-1-2-day-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Landscape Professionals Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Skills training in: hard-scape\, landscape\, maintenance and safety \n\n\n\n Register by Feb 2\, 2026.  Please see the attached brochure for more information: https://outagamie.extension.wisc.edu/files/2025/10/Landscape-Professionals-Conference.pdf
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/landscape-professionals-conference-2026-2/
LOCATION:Sunnview Expo Center\, 500 E County Rd Y\, Oshkosh\, Wisconsin\, 54901\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Landscape & Grounds Maintenance Short Course
DESCRIPTION:The Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Short Course is a virtual four week short course held each February designed to keep green industry professionals up to date on the newest industry practices and technology available. The presentations are live and include a question and answer period after each speaker. The cost of the four-week Short Course is $60. Individual weeks are $25 each.  \n\n\n\nCeu’s available. \n\n\n\nShort Course Speaker’s Bio  \n\n\n\nShort Course Website \n\n\n\nFebruary 4\, 2026\n\n\n\nGetting to the Root of the Problem with Container-grown Trees \n\n\n\nExplore a decade of research on root defects in container-grown trees and strategies for mitigating these issues.Presented by: Bert Cregg\, Ph.D.\, Professor of Horticulture and Forestry\, Michigan State University \n\n\n\nWhite Grubs and Other Turf Pests \n\n\n\nLearn about the biology\, management\, and emerging trends of turfgrass pests including white grubs\, chinch bugs\, and cutworms.Presented by: PJ Liesch\, Extension Entomologist / Director – Insect Diagnostic Lab\, UW-Madison \n\n\n\nFebruary 11\, 2026\n\n\n\nEffects of Construction Activities on Trees in the Landscape \n\n\n\nUnderstand how construction impacts tree health and discover methods to predict and prevent long-term damage.Presented by: Gary Johnson\, Professor Emeritus of Urban and Community Forestry\, University of Minnesota \n\n\n\nWorkhorse Perennials for the Landscape \n\n\n\nDiscover reliable\, low-maintenance perennials that deliver lasting beauty and performance across diverse garden settings.Presented by: Mark Dwyer\, Horticulturist & Landscape Designer \n\n\n\nFebruary 18\, 2026\n\n\n\nFundamentals of Optimizing Turf Fertilization \n\n\n\nGain insights into science-based lawn fertilization practices that balance performance with cost-effectiveness.Presented by: Dr. Doug Soldat\, Professor\, UW-Madison Extension \n\n\n\nThe Aesthetics of Rain Gardens: Designing for Function & Beauty \n\n\n\nLearn how to design rain gardens using native plants to achieve natural\, clean\, or hybrid aesthetics.Presented by: John Gishnock III\, Owner/Landscape Architect\, formecology\, LLC \n\n\n\nFebruary 25\, 2026\n\n\n\nTop Five Diseases of 2025 \n\n\n\nReview the most notable plant diseases diagnosed at this he clinic in 2025 and their implications for landscape management.Presented by: Dr. Brian Hudelson\, Director\, Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic\, UW-Madison Extension \n\n\n\nFlowering Shrubs for all Seasons \n\n\n\nExplore a diverse selection of flowering shrubs that provide year-round interest\, curated from Wisconsin’s largest woody plant collection.Presented by: David Garison Stevens\, Ed Hasselkus Curator\, Longenecker Horticultural Gardens\, University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum \n\n\n\nShort Course via zoom To provide the quality education that you expect\, while being mindful of the safety of our participants\, we are providing the Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Short Course online via Zoom. The class will only be available during the live presentation on the specified date and time. It will NOT be available to view later. An email will be sent the day before the class to registered participants with their personal link to access that specific Zoom session. This requires a unique email address for EACH registrant. \n\n\n\nShort Course Website
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-landscape-grounds-maintenance-short-course/2026-02-25/
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SUMMARY:iLandscape Show
DESCRIPTION:iLandscape: The Illinois + Wisconsin Landscape Show will return February 25-27\, 2026 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg\, Illinois. iLandscape is owned and managed by Landscape Illinois.  \n\n\n\niLandscape is the show for today’s landscape professional. It is a show you will look forward to\, eagerly attend\, and talk about months after the show has concluded. iLandscape is the show that Midwestern landscape professionals deserve. \n\n\n\nClose to 7\,000 people attended the 12th iLandscape show in 2025. See for yourself what all the excitement is about.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/ilandscape-show/
LOCATION:Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center\, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive\, Schaumburg\, Illinois\, 60173\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260415T002522
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SUMMARY:2026 Landscape & Grounds Maintenance Short Course
DESCRIPTION:The Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Short Course is a virtual four week short course held each February designed to keep green industry professionals up to date on the newest industry practices and technology available. The presentations are live and include a question and answer period after each speaker. The cost of the four-week Short Course is $60. Individual weeks are $25 each.  \n\n\n\nCeu’s available. \n\n\n\nShort Course Speaker’s Bio  \n\n\n\nShort Course Website \n\n\n\nFebruary 4\, 2026\n\n\n\nGetting to the Root of the Problem with Container-grown Trees \n\n\n\nExplore a decade of research on root defects in container-grown trees and strategies for mitigating these issues.Presented by: Bert Cregg\, Ph.D.\, Professor of Horticulture and Forestry\, Michigan State University \n\n\n\nWhite Grubs and Other Turf Pests \n\n\n\nLearn about the biology\, management\, and emerging trends of turfgrass pests including white grubs\, chinch bugs\, and cutworms.Presented by: PJ Liesch\, Extension Entomologist / Director – Insect Diagnostic Lab\, UW-Madison \n\n\n\nFebruary 11\, 2026\n\n\n\nEffects of Construction Activities on Trees in the Landscape \n\n\n\nUnderstand how construction impacts tree health and discover methods to predict and prevent long-term damage.Presented by: Gary Johnson\, Professor Emeritus of Urban and Community Forestry\, University of Minnesota \n\n\n\nWorkhorse Perennials for the Landscape \n\n\n\nDiscover reliable\, low-maintenance perennials that deliver lasting beauty and performance across diverse garden settings.Presented by: Mark Dwyer\, Horticulturist & Landscape Designer \n\n\n\nFebruary 18\, 2026\n\n\n\nFundamentals of Optimizing Turf Fertilization \n\n\n\nGain insights into science-based lawn fertilization practices that balance performance with cost-effectiveness.Presented by: Dr. Doug Soldat\, Professor\, UW-Madison Extension \n\n\n\nThe Aesthetics of Rain Gardens: Designing for Function & Beauty \n\n\n\nLearn how to design rain gardens using native plants to achieve natural\, clean\, or hybrid aesthetics.Presented by: John Gishnock III\, Owner/Landscape Architect\, formecology\, LLC \n\n\n\nFebruary 25\, 2026\n\n\n\nTop Five Diseases of 2025 \n\n\n\nReview the most notable plant diseases diagnosed at this he clinic in 2025 and their implications for landscape management.Presented by: Dr. Brian Hudelson\, Director\, Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic\, UW-Madison Extension \n\n\n\nFlowering Shrubs for all Seasons \n\n\n\nExplore a diverse selection of flowering shrubs that provide year-round interest\, curated from Wisconsin’s largest woody plant collection.Presented by: David Garison Stevens\, Ed Hasselkus Curator\, Longenecker Horticultural Gardens\, University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum \n\n\n\nShort Course via zoom To provide the quality education that you expect\, while being mindful of the safety of our participants\, we are providing the Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Short Course online via Zoom. The class will only be available during the live presentation on the specified date and time. It will NOT be available to view later. An email will be sent the day before the class to registered participants with their personal link to access that specific Zoom session. This requires a unique email address for EACH registrant. \n\n\n\nShort Course Website
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-landscape-grounds-maintenance-short-course/2026-02-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T173000
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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/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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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/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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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/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T160000
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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:2026 Landscape & Grounds Maintenance Short Course
DESCRIPTION:The Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Short Course is a virtual four week short course held each February designed to keep green industry professionals up to date on the newest industry practices and technology available. The presentations are live and include a question and answer period after each speaker. The cost of the four-week Short Course is $60. Individual weeks are $25 each.  \n\n\n\nCeu’s available. \n\n\n\nShort Course Speaker’s Bio  \n\n\n\nShort Course Website \n\n\n\nFebruary 4\, 2026\n\n\n\nGetting to the Root of the Problem with Container-grown Trees \n\n\n\nExplore a decade of research on root defects in container-grown trees and strategies for mitigating these issues.Presented by: Bert Cregg\, Ph.D.\, Professor of Horticulture and Forestry\, Michigan State University \n\n\n\nWhite Grubs and Other Turf Pests \n\n\n\nLearn about the biology\, management\, and emerging trends of turfgrass pests including white grubs\, chinch bugs\, and cutworms.Presented by: PJ Liesch\, Extension Entomologist / Director – Insect Diagnostic Lab\, UW-Madison \n\n\n\nFebruary 11\, 2026\n\n\n\nEffects of Construction Activities on Trees in the Landscape \n\n\n\nUnderstand how construction impacts tree health and discover methods to predict and prevent long-term damage.Presented by: Gary Johnson\, Professor Emeritus of Urban and Community Forestry\, University of Minnesota \n\n\n\nWorkhorse Perennials for the Landscape \n\n\n\nDiscover reliable\, low-maintenance perennials that deliver lasting beauty and performance across diverse garden settings.Presented by: Mark Dwyer\, Horticulturist & Landscape Designer \n\n\n\nFebruary 18\, 2026\n\n\n\nFundamentals of Optimizing Turf Fertilization \n\n\n\nGain insights into science-based lawn fertilization practices that balance performance with cost-effectiveness.Presented by: Dr. Doug Soldat\, Professor\, UW-Madison Extension \n\n\n\nThe Aesthetics of Rain Gardens: Designing for Function & Beauty \n\n\n\nLearn how to design rain gardens using native plants to achieve natural\, clean\, or hybrid aesthetics.Presented by: John Gishnock III\, Owner/Landscape Architect\, formecology\, LLC \n\n\n\nFebruary 25\, 2026\n\n\n\nTop Five Diseases of 2025 \n\n\n\nReview the most notable plant diseases diagnosed at this he clinic in 2025 and their implications for landscape management.Presented by: Dr. Brian Hudelson\, Director\, Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic\, UW-Madison Extension \n\n\n\nFlowering Shrubs for all Seasons \n\n\n\nExplore a diverse selection of flowering shrubs that provide year-round interest\, curated from Wisconsin’s largest woody plant collection.Presented by: David Garison Stevens\, Ed Hasselkus Curator\, Longenecker Horticultural Gardens\, University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum \n\n\n\nShort Course via zoom To provide the quality education that you expect\, while being mindful of the safety of our participants\, we are providing the Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Short Course online via Zoom. The class will only be available during the live presentation on the specified date and time. It will NOT be available to view later. An email will be sent the day before the class to registered participants with their personal link to access that specific Zoom session. This requires a unique email address for EACH registrant. \n\n\n\nShort Course Website
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-landscape-grounds-maintenance-short-course/2026-02-11/
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SUMMARY:2026 Certified Arborist Study Group
DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 15 – February 12\, 2025. Every Tuesday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam. The following week (Monday\, February 16th)\, we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI. The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam. The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants. So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend. Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course.  You are welcome to register for the full course.  You can also choose to attend individual sessions.  2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\n            Date                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 15th 2026Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTuesday\, January 20th\, 2026  Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThursday January 22nd 2026 Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTuesday January 27th\, 2026Matt KettnerClimbing and Safety Thursday January 29th\, 2026 Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTuesday February 3rd. 2026 Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThursday February 5th \,2026Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTuesday February 10th\, 2026Denny FermenichTree ID and Selection Thursday February 12th\, 2026Dannell VanceTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 16th\, 2026Franklin SeilheimerCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMatt Kettner- Urban Forestry Specialist City of Cedarburg \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nDannell Vance- Urban Forestry Technical Services Manager at DPW Milwaukee \n\n\n\nFranklin Seilheimer– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 12\, 2026 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 12th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 15th.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-certified-arborist-study-group/2026-02-10/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:2026 Certified Arborist Study Group
DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 15 – February 12\, 2025. Every Tuesday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam. The following week (Monday\, February 16th)\, we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI. The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam. The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants. So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend. Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course.  You are welcome to register for the full course.  You can also choose to attend individual sessions.  2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\n            Date                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 15th 2026Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTuesday\, January 20th\, 2026  Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThursday January 22nd 2026 Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTuesday January 27th\, 2026Matt KettnerClimbing and Safety Thursday January 29th\, 2026 Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTuesday February 3rd. 2026 Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThursday February 5th \,2026Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTuesday February 10th\, 2026Denny FermenichTree ID and Selection Thursday February 12th\, 2026Dannell VanceTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 16th\, 2026Franklin SeilheimerCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMatt Kettner- Urban Forestry Specialist City of Cedarburg \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nDannell Vance- Urban Forestry Technical Services Manager at DPW Milwaukee \n\n\n\nFranklin Seilheimer– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 12\, 2026 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 12th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 15th.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-certified-arborist-study-group/2026-02-05/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:2026 Landscape & Grounds Maintenance Short Course
DESCRIPTION:The Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Short Course is a virtual four week short course held each February designed to keep green industry professionals up to date on the newest industry practices and technology available. The presentations are live and include a question and answer period after each speaker. The cost of the four-week Short Course is $60. Individual weeks are $25 each.  \n\n\n\nCeu’s available. \n\n\n\nShort Course Speaker’s Bio  \n\n\n\nShort Course Website \n\n\n\nFebruary 4\, 2026\n\n\n\nGetting to the Root of the Problem with Container-grown Trees \n\n\n\nExplore a decade of research on root defects in container-grown trees and strategies for mitigating these issues.Presented by: Bert Cregg\, Ph.D.\, Professor of Horticulture and Forestry\, Michigan State University \n\n\n\nWhite Grubs and Other Turf Pests \n\n\n\nLearn about the biology\, management\, and emerging trends of turfgrass pests including white grubs\, chinch bugs\, and cutworms.Presented by: PJ Liesch\, Extension Entomologist / Director – Insect Diagnostic Lab\, UW-Madison \n\n\n\nFebruary 11\, 2026\n\n\n\nEffects of Construction Activities on Trees in the Landscape \n\n\n\nUnderstand how construction impacts tree health and discover methods to predict and prevent long-term damage.Presented by: Gary Johnson\, Professor Emeritus of Urban and Community Forestry\, University of Minnesota \n\n\n\nWorkhorse Perennials for the Landscape \n\n\n\nDiscover reliable\, low-maintenance perennials that deliver lasting beauty and performance across diverse garden settings.Presented by: Mark Dwyer\, Horticulturist & Landscape Designer \n\n\n\nFebruary 18\, 2026\n\n\n\nFundamentals of Optimizing Turf Fertilization \n\n\n\nGain insights into science-based lawn fertilization practices that balance performance with cost-effectiveness.Presented by: Dr. Doug Soldat\, Professor\, UW-Madison Extension \n\n\n\nThe Aesthetics of Rain Gardens: Designing for Function & Beauty \n\n\n\nLearn how to design rain gardens using native plants to achieve natural\, clean\, or hybrid aesthetics.Presented by: John Gishnock III\, Owner/Landscape Architect\, formecology\, LLC \n\n\n\nFebruary 25\, 2026\n\n\n\nTop Five Diseases of 2025 \n\n\n\nReview the most notable plant diseases diagnosed at this he clinic in 2025 and their implications for landscape management.Presented by: Dr. Brian Hudelson\, Director\, Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic\, UW-Madison Extension \n\n\n\nFlowering Shrubs for all Seasons \n\n\n\nExplore a diverse selection of flowering shrubs that provide year-round interest\, curated from Wisconsin’s largest woody plant collection.Presented by: David Garison Stevens\, Ed Hasselkus Curator\, Longenecker Horticultural Gardens\, University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum \n\n\n\nShort Course via zoom To provide the quality education that you expect\, while being mindful of the safety of our participants\, we are providing the Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Short Course online via Zoom. The class will only be available during the live presentation on the specified date and time. It will NOT be available to view later. An email will be sent the day before the class to registered participants with their personal link to access that specific Zoom session. This requires a unique email address for EACH registrant. \n\n\n\nShort Course Website
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-landscape-grounds-maintenance-short-course/2026-02-04/
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SUMMARY:2026 Certified Arborist Study Group
DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 15 – February 12\, 2025. Every Tuesday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam. The following week (Monday\, February 16th)\, we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI. The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam. The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants. So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend. Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course.  You are welcome to register for the full course.  You can also choose to attend individual sessions.  2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\n            Date                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 15th 2026Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTuesday\, January 20th\, 2026  Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThursday January 22nd 2026 Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTuesday January 27th\, 2026Matt KettnerClimbing and Safety Thursday January 29th\, 2026 Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTuesday February 3rd. 2026 Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThursday February 5th \,2026Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTuesday February 10th\, 2026Denny FermenichTree ID and Selection Thursday February 12th\, 2026Dannell VanceTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 16th\, 2026Franklin SeilheimerCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMatt Kettner- Urban Forestry Specialist City of Cedarburg \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nDannell Vance- Urban Forestry Technical Services Manager at DPW Milwaukee \n\n\n\nFranklin Seilheimer– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 12\, 2026 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 12th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 15th.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-certified-arborist-study-group/2026-02-03/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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DTSTAMP:20260415T002522
CREATED:20250523T130946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T131217Z
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SUMMARY:2026 WPRA Annual Conference & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! \n\n\n\n2026 Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association Annual Conference & Trade Show
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-wpra-annual-conference-trade-show/
LOCATION:Kalahari Resort & Convention Center\, 1305 Kalahari Dr\, Baraboo\, Wisconsin\, 53913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002522
CREATED:20251202T172535Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Certified Arborist Study Group
DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 15 – February 12\, 2025. Every Tuesday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam. The following week (Monday\, February 16th)\, we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI. The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam. The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants. So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend. Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course.  You are welcome to register for the full course.  You can also choose to attend individual sessions.  2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\n            Date                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 15th 2026Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTuesday\, January 20th\, 2026  Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThursday January 22nd 2026 Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTuesday January 27th\, 2026Matt KettnerClimbing and Safety Thursday January 29th\, 2026 Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTuesday February 3rd. 2026 Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThursday February 5th \,2026Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTuesday February 10th\, 2026Denny FermenichTree ID and Selection Thursday February 12th\, 2026Dannell VanceTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 16th\, 2026Franklin SeilheimerCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMatt Kettner- Urban Forestry Specialist City of Cedarburg \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nDannell Vance- Urban Forestry Technical Services Manager at DPW Milwaukee \n\n\n\nFranklin Seilheimer– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 12\, 2026 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 12th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 15th.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-certified-arborist-study-group/2026-01-29/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T141813Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Certified Arborist Study Group
DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 15 – February 12\, 2025. Every Tuesday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam. The following week (Monday\, February 16th)\, we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI. The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam. The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants. So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend. Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course.  You are welcome to register for the full course.  You can also choose to attend individual sessions.  2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\n            Date                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 15th 2026Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTuesday\, January 20th\, 2026  Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThursday January 22nd 2026 Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTuesday January 27th\, 2026Matt KettnerClimbing and Safety Thursday January 29th\, 2026 Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTuesday February 3rd. 2026 Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThursday February 5th \,2026Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTuesday February 10th\, 2026Denny FermenichTree ID and Selection Thursday February 12th\, 2026Dannell VanceTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 16th\, 2026Franklin SeilheimerCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMatt Kettner- Urban Forestry Specialist City of Cedarburg \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nDannell Vance- Urban Forestry Technical Services Manager at DPW Milwaukee \n\n\n\nFranklin Seilheimer– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 12\, 2026 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 12th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 15th.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-certified-arborist-study-group/2026-01-27/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T183000
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SUMMARY:2026 Certified Arborist Study Group
DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 15 – February 12\, 2025. Every Tuesday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam. The following week (Monday\, February 16th)\, we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI. The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam. The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants. So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend. Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course.  You are welcome to register for the full course.  You can also choose to attend individual sessions.  2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\n            Date                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 15th 2026Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTuesday\, January 20th\, 2026  Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThursday January 22nd 2026 Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTuesday January 27th\, 2026Matt KettnerClimbing and Safety Thursday January 29th\, 2026 Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTuesday February 3rd. 2026 Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThursday February 5th \,2026Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTuesday February 10th\, 2026Denny FermenichTree ID and Selection Thursday February 12th\, 2026Dannell VanceTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 16th\, 2026Franklin SeilheimerCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMatt Kettner- Urban Forestry Specialist City of Cedarburg \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nDannell Vance- Urban Forestry Technical Services Manager at DPW Milwaukee \n\n\n\nFranklin Seilheimer– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 12\, 2026 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 12th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 15th.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-certified-arborist-study-group/2026-01-22/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T210000
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SUMMARY:2026 Certified Arborist Study Group
DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 15 – February 12\, 2025. Every Tuesday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam. The following week (Monday\, February 16th)\, we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI. The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam. The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants. So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend. Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course.  You are welcome to register for the full course.  You can also choose to attend individual sessions.  2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\n            Date                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 15th 2026Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTuesday\, January 20th\, 2026  Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThursday January 22nd 2026 Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTuesday January 27th\, 2026Matt KettnerClimbing and Safety Thursday January 29th\, 2026 Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTuesday February 3rd. 2026 Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThursday February 5th \,2026Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTuesday February 10th\, 2026Denny FermenichTree ID and Selection Thursday February 12th\, 2026Dannell VanceTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 16th\, 2026Franklin SeilheimerCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMatt Kettner- Urban Forestry Specialist City of Cedarburg \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nDannell Vance- Urban Forestry Technical Services Manager at DPW Milwaukee \n\n\n\nFranklin Seilheimer– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 12\, 2026 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 12th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 15th.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-certified-arborist-study-group/2026-01-20/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T160000
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SUMMARY:Restoring Your Woodland Class 1: Know Your Enemy- Invasive Plant ID & Property Assessment
DESCRIPTION:The first step in taking back your woodland is knowing what you’re up against. This foundational class will train you to identify the “top tier” invasive threats in our counties woodlands—from woody invasive species (buckthorn\, honeysuckle\, barberry\, autumn olive) to herbaceous (garlic mustard\, dame’s rocket\, celindine\, burdock). Using live samples\, we’ll show you the key features to look for in all seasons. We’ll also discuss why these plants win and how to think like an ecologist. The session culminates in learning a strategic “triage” approach to map your own property. You’ll leave with the confidence to identify your problem plants and a clear map of where to start for the biggest impact. \n\n\n\nISA CEUs Available \n\n\n\nAges 18+Member: $40 | Non-member: $50Pre-registration required by January 19 at 11:59 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/restoring-your-woodland-class-1-know-your-enemy-invasive-plant-id-property-assessment/
LOCATION:Riveredge Nature Center\, 4458 County HWY Y\, Saukville\, Wisconsin\, 53080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002522
CREATED:20251202T172535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T141813Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Certified Arborist Study Group
DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 15 – February 12\, 2025. Every Tuesday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam. The following week (Monday\, February 16th)\, we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI. The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam. The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants. So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend. Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course.  You are welcome to register for the full course.  You can also choose to attend individual sessions.  2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\n            Date                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 15th 2026Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTuesday\, January 20th\, 2026  Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThursday January 22nd 2026 Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTuesday January 27th\, 2026Matt KettnerClimbing and Safety Thursday January 29th\, 2026 Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTuesday February 3rd. 2026 Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThursday February 5th \,2026Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTuesday February 10th\, 2026Denny FermenichTree ID and Selection Thursday February 12th\, 2026Dannell VanceTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 16th\, 2026Franklin SeilheimerCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMatt Kettner- Urban Forestry Specialist City of Cedarburg \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nDannell Vance- Urban Forestry Technical Services Manager at DPW Milwaukee \n\n\n\nFranklin Seilheimer– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 12\, 2026 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 12th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 15th.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-certified-arborist-study-group/2026-01-15/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002522
CREATED:20260105T124415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T130313Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Identification and Management of Woody Species
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to identify\, manage\, and monitor trees and shrubs during the dormant season with Riveredge restoration ecologists. The first half of the morning will be spent indoors reviewing a large collection of freshly cut live specimens by fruit\, bud\, twig\, branch\, bark\, and trunk. In the afternoon\, we will take the course outside to review management and identify populations by setting and habitat. \n\n\n\nISA Certified Arborist CEUs available.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and please bring a lunch. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/winter-identification-and-management-of-woody-species-2/
LOCATION:Riveredge Nature Center\, 4458 County HWY Y\, Saukville\, Wisconsin\, 53080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251231T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251231T235959
DTSTAMP:20260415T002522
CREATED:20251105T192634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T192640Z
UID:10000625-1767139200-1767225599@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:2026 WAA Day of Service Applications Due
DESCRIPTION:Please fill out this application at the link below. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n2026 WAA Day of Service Application – CLICK HERE
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-waa-day-of-service-applications-due/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002522
CREATED:20251113T192544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T192826Z
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SUMMARY:Cranes 101 - National Crane Operator Class
DESCRIPTION:Cranes 101 is excited to bring our National Crane Operator Class to Racine\, WI\, from December 15-17 – the perfect opportunity to end the year with a nationally recognized certification! Valid in all 50 states for a 5-year certification \n\n\n\nCourse Highlights: \n\n\n\n\nComprehensive classroom training on Telescopic Boom and Knuckle Boom Cranes\n\n\n\nMeets OSHA & ANSI/ASME B30.5 requirements\n\n\n\n3 hour written exam (twice the time of our competitors)\n\n\n\nValid for 5 years nationwide\n\n\n\n\nEnd-of-Year Special Pricing: Normally $2\,195.00 Only $1\,995.00 per student – Save $200! \n\n\n\nBenefits are: \n\n\n\n\nLower insurance premiums\n\n\n\nSafer work environment\n\n\n\nOSHA compliant\n\n\n\n\nAs a member of the TCIA\, you will receive 21 CTSP CEUs! \n\n\n\nAs a member of the ISA you will receive 16 CEUs! \n\n\n\nClass Details: 📅 Dates: December 15-17\, 2025 📍 Location: Racine\, WI (venue details upon registration) ⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily Spots are limited – secure your seat before this special pricing expires! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCall 508-966-4100 to Register!
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/cranes-101-national-crane-operator-class/
ORGANIZER;CN="Cranes 101":MAILTO:info@cranes101.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002522
CREATED:20250905T122247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T165208Z
UID:10000621-1765353600-1765539000@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
DESCRIPTION:Course Location:  Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center Meeting Room                                        UW – Stevens Point                                        2419 North Point Drive                                        Stevens Point\, WI 54481\nRegistration Fee:\nISA Member $675(You must be an ISA member to receive the member discount.)  Non-ISA Member $775Exam Retake Only $150Maximum # of Registrants: 20 \nRegistration Deadline: November 10\, 2025  REGISTRATION IS NOW FILLED.  Please fill out the TRAQ interest form below. \nCan’t make it?  If interested in attending a future TRAQ Full Course offering\, please submit the following form: CLICK HERE – TRAQ INTEREST FORM\nABOUT THE COURSE\nThe ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) program provides an opportunity for professionals in the arboriculture industry to expand their knowledge through education and training in the fundamentals of tree risk assessment. This qualification promotes the safety of people and property by providing a standardized and systematic process for assessing tree risk. \nThe results of a tree risk assessment can provide tree owners and risk managers with the information to make informed decisions to enhance tree benefits\, health\, and longevity. The Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Course is a two-day educational course followed by a 1/2 day assessment that includes both a written and field component. The course prepares the participant to take the TRAQ assessment to become ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified. It is required that you attend the course and successfully complete the assessment in order to receive the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification. 14.5 CEUs. \nNew changes from ISA\n\nGood for 7 years\, with no renewal option. Must take full course every 7 years. \nNo workbook mailed\, get access to a digital copy unless you want to pay for one.\nNew registration process. (See Below)\n\nRequired Registration Steps:\n\nLog in to your MyISA account through this link > https://wwv.isa-arbor.com/myAccount/login\nSelect “ISA Credentialing” to access the ISA Cred HQ system. \nLocate the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification under My Applications or under Are you Ready to Apply for Eligibility and follow the links to determine eligibility. Locate the applications that you may be eligible to apply for under Are you Ready to Apply for Eligibility and follow the link to determine eligibility. There is an application fee associated with the eligibility process; If you need to submit an application to become eligible\, application submission fees will apply.  Application fees are found within the Program Guides for each of ISA’s credentials. Please see here > https://www.isa-arbor.com/Credentials/Which-Credential-is-Right-for-You.  This step is REQUIRED before registering for the Chapter’s TRAQ course.  \nAFTER you confirm your eligibility in ISA Cred HQ\, click on the link on this website to register for the WAA course.\n\nYour enrollment and exam fee must be received by the November 10th deadline; there are no exceptions.\n\n\n\nHosted by: The Wisconsin Arborist Association \nInstructor: Dr. Richard Hauer \nRichard Hauer is the Director of Urban Forestry at Eocene Environmental Group and a Professor Emeritus of Urban Forestry at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. He was honored as the 2023 Alex L. Shigo Award for Excellence in Education and the 2018 & 2024 L.C. Chadwick Award for Arboricultural Research. He has published over 200 publications and presented over 500 talks throughout the world. \nCOURSE CONTENT \nTree Biology and Mechanics: Participants will learn how to assess wood structure\, decay\, and tree mechanics\, and evaluate their impact on likelihood of tree or tree part failure. Participants will also learn how to identify and assess defects and conditions that may affect likelihood of failure. Tree Inspection and Assessment: Participants will learn about types of targets\, assess the likelihood of a tree or tree part impacting a target\, and estimate the consequences of tree or tree part failure. Participants will also learn how to assess site factors that may influence likelihood of failure. \nData Analysis and Risk Categorization: After learning the tree and target factors that must be assessed\, participants will combine likelihood of failure\, likelihood of impact\, and consequences of failure to derive a risk rating. This rating helps the assessor communicate tree risk to clients and risk managers\, and allows comparison of risk levels between trees. \nRisk Reporting: Participants will learn skills for clearly communicating tree risk to clients\, both in written and verbal reports. Participants will also learn about the key components that should be included in a report after completing a tree risk assessment. \nTENTATIVE AGENDADay 1: Educational Session (8:00am – 5:00pm)Course OpeningModule 1: Introduction to Tree Risk AssessmentBreakModule 2: Levels of AssessmentModule 3: Target AssessmentLunchModule 4: Site AssessmentBreakModule 5: Tree Biology and Mechanics (Outdoors)Day 2: Educational Session (8:00am – 5:00pm)Module 6: Tree Inspection and AssessmentBreakModule 7: Data Analysis and Risk Categorization (indoors)Module 7: Field Activity (outdoors)LunchModule 8: MitigationModule 9: ReportingBreakReview and Exam InformationDay 3: Exam (8:00am – 11:30am) Written examPerformance-based exam*Schedule subject to adjustment \nIncluded in your registration: –   course registration –   exam fee –   the TRAQ renewal manual (Access digitally) –   lunch\, beverages and snacks for the day \nTravel and lodging is on your own. \nWhat is required to bring to the class: – your government issued photo ID – your hard hat and high visibility vest or shirt (required) – #2 pencils and your clipboard for taking notes and completing worksheets – rain gear\, including a large ziplock bag (just in case!) – come prepared to spend part of the day outdoors – please dress for your comfort level indoors and outdoors;     we cannot always control the room temperature to suit everyone \nSpecial Testing Accommodations Requests:If you have an accommodation request\, please complete the Special Accommodations Request Form and submit it with your application. You may find the form online at http://www.isa-arbor.com/Portals/0/Assets/PDF/Certification-Applications/TRAQ-App-Guide.pdf at the end of the TRAQ application guide. The process may take up to several months and may not allow enough time to attend this particular class. \nREAD REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING\nWAA will retain a $50 cancellation fee for all cancellations before the deadline. No refunds will be issued after the registration deadline of November 10th. Registrations cannot be transferred to another individual. For registration questions\, please e-mail admin@waa-isa.org.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-tree-risk-assessment-qualification-traq/
LOCATION:Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center\, 2419 North Point Drive\, Stevens Point\, Wisconsin\, 54481\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002522
CREATED:20250826T115410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T115413Z
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SUMMARY:TREE Fund Webinars
DESCRIPTION:Assessing the Mechanical\, Physiological and Carbon Accounting Effects of Different Pruning Regimens \n\n\n\nTuesday\, December 9\, 2025 @ 12:00pm CST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStella Dee with University of Massachusetts- Amherst will present her project\, “Assessing the Mechanical\, Physiological and Carbon Accounting Effects of Different Pruning Regimens”. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration is open here
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/tree-fund-webinars-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251207T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002522
CREATED:20250312T121743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T125246Z
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SUMMARY:2025 ASCA Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:In San Antonio\, TX. \n\n\n\nInformation will be forthcoming.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2025-asca-annual-conference/
LOCATION:La Cantera Resort & Spa\, 16641 La Cantera Parkway\, San Antonio\, Texas\, 78256\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T235900
DTSTAMP:20260415T002522
CREATED:20251112T003117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T005109Z
UID:10000626-1763942400-1765238340@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:ISA 2025 VIRTUAL EVENT
DESCRIPTION:Learn more with the ISA 2025 Virtual Event! \n\n\n\nAs 2025 wraps up\, ISA has one final event for this year. The ISA 2025 Virtual Event will be held from 24 November through 8 December. \n\n\n\nRegistration is now open through 21 November.  SELECT WAA AS YOUR CHAPTER WHEN YOU REGISTER! \n\n\n\nRegister now! \n\n\n\n Essentials to know about Virtual Event \n\n\n\nThe Virtual Event offers curated education sessions on demand\, allowing participants to view presentations at their convenience over the two-week event. \n\n\n\nThere will be approximately 14 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available. \n\n\n\n Learn from our knowledgeable speakers. \n\n\n\nHear from leaders across the globe and gain valuable knowledge on topics related to research\, practice\, technology\, and more. Sessions will cater to a variety of interests and ensure there’s something for everyone. \n\n\n\nEducation made accessible \n\n\n\n With the aid of Wordly\, sessions will have closed captions available in over 60 languages\, making the event more accessible to a global audience. \n\n\n\nStudents receive free admission \n\n\n\nStudent participation is being supported by the generous donation of Davey Tree Expert Company. ISA student members will receive an email with more details on how to register for the ISA 2025 Virtual Event. \n\n\n\nDon’t wait\, and sign up for this exciting event today
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-2025-virtual-event/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T002522
CREATED:20250411T131220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T133656Z
UID:10000573-1763539200-1763658000@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:2025 Partners in Community Forestry Conference
DESCRIPTION:Location: Henderson\, Nevada.   \n\n\n\nThis gathering unites passionate individuals\, communities\, organizations\, and leaders to explore innovative solutions\, share insights\, and collaborate on the future of urban forestry. Join leaders across the industry as we focus on strengthening the bonds between people and trees\, fostering sustainable practices\, and creating green\, thriving urban landscapes. \n\n\n\nKeep an eye on their website for more information as we get closer to the conference dates.  \n\n\n\nRegistration is now open! \n\n\n\nhttps://www.arborday.org/conferences-events/pcf
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2025-partners-in-community-forestry-conference/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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