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SUMMARY:Urban Forestry Today Webinar:
DESCRIPTION:“Applications of Biochar in Urban Forestry” with Emily Silver\, PhD\, Michigan State University \n\n\n\n\n\n​  Urban trees face a myriad of challenges\, including poor soil conditions. Join Dr. Emily Silver\, Michigan State University\, as she discusses the various uses of biochar for soil remediation aimed at improving urban tree health.  \n\n\n\nTo attend live on 10/01/26 @ 11:00am (Central) and receive an ISA/0.5 MCA CEU at no cost\, click here or visit www.joinwebinar.com & enter 667-126-819 \n\n\n\n​(Space will be limited – all attendees should be prepared to join the live broadcast promptly. Post-broadcast recordings are available in the ‘webcast archives’
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/urban-forestry-today-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:WAA Kids' Climb 2026
DESCRIPTION:Racine – River Bend Nature Center – 3600 North Green Bay Road\, Racine WI 53404  \n\nThis year the Milwaukee Area Kids Climb Task force is holding 3 kids climbs.    \n \n\nPort Washington Veterans Park on Saturday\, May 2nd.  This is part of their annual park clean up event. \nFox Point Village Hall on Saturday\, June 13th.  This is part of the Village’s 100th anniversary celebration.\nRiver Bend Nature Center on Sunday Oct. 4th.  This is part of the annual Chainsaw Carving and Art Festival.\n\n \nWe are seeking volunteers to help out with these events.  Each event needs the following: \n\n\nTree climbers to help kids in the trees\nPeople on the ground belaying the kids up the trees\nA couple logistical people  to outfit helmets and saddles and sign waiver forms. \n\nPlease use this link to view times for each event and to sign up:   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B45A9A72EA7FA7-63327718-2026\n\n \nWe can use all the volunteers we can get.  This is great way to get active in the WAA\, even if you are not a tree climber. \n \nAny questions: contact August Hoppe  august@hoppetreeservice.com or 414-640-8714   \n\n \n 
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-kids-climb-2026-3/
LOCATION:Racine- Riverbend Nature Center\, 3600 North Green Bay Road\, Racine WI 53404\, Racine\, Wisconsin\, 53404\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:WISCONSIN FORESTRY CENTER TREE BIOLOGY WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Multi-Day In-Person Workshop\n\n\n\nTree Biology\n\n\n\nOct. 6-8\, 2026 | Sparta\, Wis. 3970 Benton Rd.\, Sparta\, WI 54656.\n\n\n\nThis three-day Tree Biology Workshop combines classroom learning with hands-on field experiences to help participants better understand how trees grow and respond to their environment. Through interactive discussions\, live dissections\, and real-world case studies\, attendees will explore tree anatomy\, wood structure\, root systems\, and the science of Compartmentalization of Decay in Trees (CODIT). Participants will also learn how to evaluate tree structure and compare different nursery stock and planting systems. Whether you are an arborist\, urban forester\, landscape professional\, or passionate tree enthusiast\, this workshop will provide practical\, science-based knowledge that can be applied to improve tree health\, planting success\, and long-term tree care. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPACE IS LIMITED. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT AND TO RESERVE A SPOT VISIT: www.uwsp.edu/wisconsin-forestry-center/homepage/professional-development/tree-biology/
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/wisconsin-forestry-center-tree-biology-workshop/
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SUMMARY:2026 WAA Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Click here for sign-up genius \n\n\n\nWe are hosting the first 2026 Day of Service at the WI Lion’s Camp. The site address is 3834 County Rd A\, Rosholt\, WI 54473. The event is scheduled for Wednesday\, October 7th. Lodging is available at the camp (pillow and sleeping bag) or there is a nearby hotel.   \n\n\n\nThe Lion’s Camp in Rosholt\, WI is a 440-acre property that includes a 45-acre private lake to provide quality camp experiences for Wisconsin youth and adults with disabilities at no charge. The Wisconsin Arborist Association had a successful work day in April of 2017 but since then there have been some severe weather events on the grounds that caused damage. The camp is in need of various forms of tree care ranging from pruning to removals. Some of the work needed is over the camp cabins and recreation center as well as removing hazards from the site. It would be beneficial to have bucket trucks and chippers. The larger wood can be used at the campfire pit and chips can be used on the trails so debris will not need to be hauled off site. \n\n\n\nOur work day will start at 8am. All volunteers bringing heavy equipment such as bucket trucks\, chip trucks\, and lifts\, please bring proper cones and signage to set up a safe work area. We plan to begin work around the main cabins and buildings before moving to the golf area to remove dead ash and other trees. This scope is dependent on the final number of participants.Lunch and refreshments will be provided by the Lion’s Camp.  \n\n\n\nSafety: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for everyone entering the work zones\, including camp staff.Please contact Tina Johnson with any questions.  If you plan on attending\, please use the signup genius to let us know how many people are attending and what kind of equipment you can volunteer for the day by October 2nd so we can plan accordingly.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-waa-day-of-service-2/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Lion’s Camp\, 3834 County Rd A\, Rosholt\, Wisconsin\, 54473
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:IAA Careers in Arboriculture Demonstration Event
DESCRIPTION:At Morton Arboretum \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFinding your start in any industry can be a challenging task to take on. The first step is to identify what you are passionate about\, what you enjoy\, and where you can pursue an opportunity to grow your skills and experience. \n\n\n\nOur IAA Careers in Arboriculture Demonstration Event is designed to help career-seeking professionals interested in arboriculture do just that. Attendees will get to see live arboricultural practices and applications in action\, demonstrating how the work is actually done. You’ll interact with current arboriculture professionals and ask questions to learn more about the types of work that might interest you most. Alongside the demonstrations\, we provide lunch\, networking\, and a career fair to help attendees learn of current opportunities available in the industry. \n\n\n\nThe arboriculture industry is much more than chainsaws and large equipment. Attendees will learn of and explore the spectrum of career opportunities\, services\, and organizations within the industry that best fit their passions\, desires\, and skill set in a career in arboriculture. \n\n\n\nAttendees will be responsible for their own travel to and during this event. Lunch and refreshment breaks are provided. \n\n\n\nFor more information visit: IAA Careers in Arboriculture Demonstration Event | Oct 7\, 2026
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/iaa-careers-in-arboriculture-demonstration-event/
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SUMMARY:2026 International Tree Climbing Championship
DESCRIPTION:The International Tree Climbing Championship (ITCC) provides a competitive but educational opportunity for working arborists around the globe to demonstrate and exchange new climbing techniques and equipment\, as well as safe work practices. The ITCC also increases the interaction between ISA chapters and Associate Organizations and members\, and provides positive public exposure for the profession in that region of the world.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-international-tree-climbing-championship/
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SUMMARY:TREE Fund Webinars
DESCRIPTION:Education and Impact through Community Groups\, TREE Fund Education Grants \n\n\n\nFriday\, October 9\, 2026 @ 12:00pm CST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWestern Land Conservancy in Ohio will present their education program\, “Western Reserve Land Conservancy’s Tree Steward Training Program” at their Ohio campus where they graduated 39 Tree Stewards to be caretakers of trees and related projects. \n\n\n\nCornell Cooperation Extension in New York will present their education program\, “Urban Tree Equity Education and Outreach” from 2025-2026 where they engaged a wide range of people to educate and engage them in their surround urban forest. \n\n\n\nRegistration is open here
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/tree-fund-webinars-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T110000
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SUMMARY:Urban Forestry Today Webinar:
DESCRIPTION:“Understanding the Impacts of Climate Change & Urban Trees\, with Drs. Lara Roman\, Jacob Cecala & Natalie van Doorn\, USDA Forest Service \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Drs. Roman\, Cecala and van Doorn\, as they discuss how a changing climate may impact the future of our urban forests. Tips and strategies to incorporate best practices to help adapt to and mitigate change will be discussed. \n\n\n\nThe fee for this live\, 2-hr event on 10/22 at 11:00 (Central) will be $25 USD. To attend and receive 2 ISA/1.0 MCA CEUs\, complete the registration or visit https://tinyurl.com/falltreesummit  \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-3/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Aerial Rescue Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:When a tree worker is injured or incapacitated aloft\, typically fellow crew members are the first to respond.  An emergency could develop at any time\, and tree care professionals must know how to react. \n\n\n\nAerial Rescue Training helps protect your workers and meet the aerial rescue training requirements mandated by ANSI Z133.1 and OSHA. This class is designed to be used in combination with on-the-job training and practice\, so that crews have the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate an emergency situation and potentially rescue an injured tree worker. \n\n\n\nPassionate industry leaders will be volunteering their time to pass on their expertise in aerial rescue for arborists. Instruction will focus on gear safety inspection\, basic patient assessment\, spar rescue & more. . \n\n\n\nScenarios to Include: \n\n\n\n\nSPAR rescue techniques\n\n\n\nClimber compromised system rescues\n\n\n\nAscent pick-off and demonstrations of powered ascenders for daily climbing \n\n\n\n\n Instructor: TBD \n\n\n\nCapacity: 25 registrants \n\n\n\n\nALL students will be required to bring and wear proper PPE (hardhat\, safety glasses\, and proper footwear). \n\n\n\nALL students should also bring climbing gear and climbing spurs to take part in a wide range of rescue scenarios (not mandatory to take class). \n\n\n\nAll gear will need to pass inspection prior to use. \n\n\n\nLawn chairs and water bottles are recommended.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: October 23\, 2026\, 3:00pm – REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! \n\n\n\nCost: $75 WAA Member/ $85 Non-Member \n\n\n\nAR Participant WAIVER – must be filled out by each participant and brought with them to the event.  We will have some on site if needed. \n\n\n\nTentative Schedule: \n\n\n\n   7:00am –                        Doors Open \n\n\n\n   7:30 am – 8:00am         Participants Sign In (Continental Breakfast Available) \n\n\n\n   8:00am – 8:30am          Meet for Introductions\, Discuss Training\, and JSA \n\n\n\n   8:30am – 8:45am          Gear Inspection – Buddy Check \n\n\n\n   8:45 am– 9:00 am         BREAK \n\n\n\n   9:00am – 9:30am           Outside Demonstration – SPAR RESCUE \n\n\n\n                                                   Rescue Discussion- Instructors – WAA Safety Committee \n\n\n\n   9:30am – 11:30 am        Participant Interaction with Rescue Scenarios \n\n\n\n   11:30am – 12:30pm       LUNCH \n\n\n\n   12:30pm – 1:00pm         Outside Demonstration- Rescue Scenarios \n\n\n\n                                                    Rescue Discussion – Instructors – WAA Safety Committee \n\n\n\n   1:00pm – 3:30pm            Participant Interaction with Rescue Scenarios \n\n\n\n    3:30pm – 4:00pm           Overview & Debriefing for the Day \n\n\n\nISA and TCIA CTSP CEUs available. \n\n\n\nOther Info: \n\n\n\n\nLunch will be provided.  Please bring your own water bottle.\n\n\n\nOther safety protocols to be shared once entering ENSA.\n\n\n\n\nSponsorships: \n\n\n\n\nTo become a sponsor for this event\, please download this Sponsor Form and return it by October 9th.\n\n\n\n\nQuestions: \n\n\n\n\nContact Mitchell Berge for workshop questions.\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson for registration questions.\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy:\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before October 18\, 2026 with a $20 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after October 18th\, although substitutions may be permitted.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/aerial-rescue-training-workshop-5/
LOCATION:ENSA Access and Rescue\, 727 E. Veterans Way\, Mukwonago\, Wisconsin\, 53149
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
DESCRIPTION:Course Location:  Hawthorn Glen Nature Center\n\n\n\n                        1130 N 60th Street Milwaukee WI 53208 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Fee:\n\n\n\nISA Member $675(You must be an ISA member to receive the member discount.)  Non-ISA Member $775Exam Retake Only $150Maximum # of Registrants: 20 \n\n\n\nALL SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED. \n\n\n\nIf interested in attending a future TRAQ Full Course offering\, please submit the following form: CLICK HERE – TRAQ INTEREST FORM\n\n\n\nABOUT THE COURSE\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nNew changes from ISA\n\n\n\n\nGood for 7 years\, with no renewal option. Must take full course every 7 years. \n\n\n\nNo workbook mailed\, get access to a digital copy unless you want to pay for one.\n\n\n\nNew registration process. (See Below)\n\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 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.  \n\n\n\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 September 27th deadline; there are no exceptions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by: The Wisconsin Arborist Association \n\n\n\nInstructor: Dr. Richard Hauer \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nCOURSE CONTENT \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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 \n\n\n\nIncluded in your registration: –   course registration –   exam fee –   the TRAQ renewal manual (Access digitally) –   lunch\, beverages and snacks for the day \n\n\n\nTravel and lodging is on your own. \n\n\n\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 \n\n\n\nSpecial Testing Accommodations Requests:If you have an accommodation request\, please complete the Special Accommodations Request Form and submit it with your application. You may find the form online at http://www.isa-arbor.com/Portals/0/Assets/PDF/Certification-Applications/TRAQ-App-Guide.pdf at the end of the TRAQ application guide. The process may take up to several months and may not allow enough time to attend this particular class. \n\n\n\nREAD REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING\n\n\n\nWAA will retain a $50 cancellation fee for all cancellations before the deadline. No refunds will be issued after the registration deadline of September 27th or once registration is filled. 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-2/
LOCATION:Hawthorn Glen Nature Center\, 1130 N 60th St\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53208
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:2026 PDDC Plant Disease Talks
DESCRIPTION:For information about all the PDDC talks visit this link: Plant disease talks \n\n\n\nGrowing Healthy Plants:  Basics in Plant Disease Management\n\n\n\nDate:  September 23\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about common methods for disease control\, their pros and cons\, and how you can adapt these techniques for use in your own home garden. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\nOrchid Diseases\n\n\n\nDate:  October 28\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about common diseases of orchids.  This presentation will include information on how to identify these diseases\, as well as information on how to manage them. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\nConfessions of a Black Thumb:  Plants That I Have Killed (or at Least Seriously Maimed)\n\n\n\nDate:  November 18\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about the favorite plants of Brian Hudelson (aka Dr. Death) and his epic failures in attempting to grow these plants in his home garden\, either through his encouragement of plant diseases\, his insistence on practicing “Darwinian gardening” or through his sheer gardening stupidity.  Use these cautionary tales to improve your own gardening skills. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\nPlant Disease Holiday Gift List\n\n\n\nDate:  December 16\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about plant diseases that can be beneficial to people and might make a great holiday gift for a loved one. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-pddc-plant-disease-talks-5/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:TREE Fund Webinars
DESCRIPTION:Connecting and Creating Municipal Forestry Bridges to Build Urban Forest Resources\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 10\, 2026 @ 12:00pm CST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRichard Hauer\, PhD\, will present his 2020 Bob Skiera Memorial Fund Building Bridges Initiative and John P. White Grant Program \n\n\n\n\nRegistration is open here
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/tree-fund-webinars-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T192644Z
CREATED:20260506T192539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T192644Z
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE - TCI Expo 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/save-the-date-tci-expo-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T235900
DTSTAMP:20261023T121119Z
CREATED:20261022T142232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T121119Z
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SUMMARY:ISA 2026 VIRTUAL EVENT
DESCRIPTION:Learn more with the ISA 2026 Virtual Event! \n\n\n\nISA 2026 Virtual Event Registration Now Open!  Register Here! \n\n\n\nISA Virtual Event Registration now open through November 23rd at 11:59 PM EST . The ISA 2026 Virtual Event will be held from Monday\, November 16th at 12:01 AM Eastern US Time until Wednesday\, December 2nd at 11:59 PM Eastern US Time. \n\n\n\nEssentials to know about the Virtual Event \n\n\n\nThe Virtual Event offers curated education sessions on demand\, allowing participants to view presentations at their convenience during the two-week event. There will be roughly11 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available. \n\n\n\nNote: ISA will process all ISA Virtual Event participation beginning December 3rd 2026.Please allow 4-6 weeks for your ISA account to reflect the appropriate CEUs. \n\n\n\nDiscover new insights from our educational sessions \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 to ensure there’s something for everyone. \n\n\n\nA few featured presentations are listed below; explore the full agenda here. \n\n\n\n\nRoot Health is Tree Health\n\n\n\nBeyond the Bid: Best Management Practices for High-Survival Tree Planting in Urban Roadside Environments\n\n\n\nAligning Sustainability and Tree Goals: Collaboration for Climate Resilience\n\n\n\n\nEducation made accessible \n\n\n\nWith the aid of Wordly\, sessions will have closed captions available in over 60 languages\, making the event more accessible to a global audience.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-2026-virtual-event/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260717T124926Z
CREATED:20260717T124924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T124926Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Partners in Community Forestry Conference
DESCRIPTION:Location: Union Station Hotel in St Louis\, Missouri \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\nRegistration is now open! \n\n\n\nhttps://www.arborday.org/conferences-events/pcf
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-partners-in-community-forestry-conference/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T203000
DTSTAMP:20261007T161805Z
CREATED:20261007T161759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T161805Z
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SUMMARY:2026 PDDC Plant Disease Talks
DESCRIPTION:For information about all the PDDC talks visit this link: Plant disease talks \n\n\n\nGrowing Healthy Plants:  Basics in Plant Disease Management\n\n\n\nDate:  September 23\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about common methods for disease control\, their pros and cons\, and how you can adapt these techniques for use in your own home garden. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\nOrchid Diseases\n\n\n\nDate:  October 28\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about common diseases of orchids.  This presentation will include information on how to identify these diseases\, as well as information on how to manage them. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\nConfessions of a Black Thumb:  Plants That I Have Killed (or at Least Seriously Maimed)\n\n\n\nDate:  November 18\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about the favorite plants of Brian Hudelson (aka Dr. Death) and his epic failures in attempting to grow these plants in his home garden\, either through his encouragement of plant diseases\, his insistence on practicing “Darwinian gardening” or through his sheer gardening stupidity.  Use these cautionary tales to improve your own gardening skills. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\nPlant Disease Holiday Gift List\n\n\n\nDate:  December 16\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about plant diseases that can be beneficial to people and might make a great holiday gift for a loved one. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-pddc-plant-disease-talks-6/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T203000
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SUMMARY:2026 PDDC Plant Disease Talks
DESCRIPTION:For information about all the PDDC talks visit this link: Plant disease talks \n\n\n\nGrowing Healthy Plants:  Basics in Plant Disease Management\n\n\n\nDate:  September 23\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about common methods for disease control\, their pros and cons\, and how you can adapt these techniques for use in your own home garden. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\nOrchid Diseases\n\n\n\nDate:  October 28\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about common diseases of orchids.  This presentation will include information on how to identify these diseases\, as well as information on how to manage them. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\nConfessions of a Black Thumb:  Plants That I Have Killed (or at Least Seriously Maimed)\n\n\n\nDate:  November 18\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about the favorite plants of Brian Hudelson (aka Dr. Death) and his epic failures in attempting to grow these plants in his home garden\, either through his encouragement of plant diseases\, his insistence on practicing “Darwinian gardening” or through his sheer gardening stupidity.  Use these cautionary tales to improve your own gardening skills. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\nPlant Disease Holiday Gift List\n\n\n\nDate:  December 16\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about plant diseases that can be beneficial to people and might make a great holiday gift for a loved one. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-pddc-plant-disease-talks-7/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270205T235959
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SUMMARY:2027 WPRA Annual Conference & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! \n\n\n\n2027 Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association Annual Conference & Trade Show
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2027-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:20270214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270216T153000
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CREATED:20260915T172014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T173144Z
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: Feb. 14-16\, 2027 - WAA/DNR Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:We plan on being in-person again this year at the KI Center in Green Bay\, WI. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic conference! Information will be forthcoming!
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/save-the-date-feb-14-16-2027-waa-dnr-annual-conference/
LOCATION:KI Convention Center\, 333 Main St.\, Green Bay\, WI\, 54301\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270423T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270425T235959
DTSTAMP:20261001T171011Z
CREATED:20261001T171009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T171011Z
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: April 23-25\, 2027 -2nd Annual WAA Student/Apprentice Conference
DESCRIPTION:Camp Whitcomb/Mason\, Hartland \n\n\n\nIncludes educational sessions\, connections between students and industry professionals\, and a fun skills competition between students. Hope you can make it! More details coming soon.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/save-the-date-april-23-25-2027-2nd-annual-waa-student-apprentice-conference/
LOCATION:Camp Whitcomb/Mason\, W294N8436 Camp Whitcomb Rd\, Hartland\, Wisconsin\, 53029\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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