Events
New and Emerging Plant Diseases
Learn about plant diseases that have recently arrived in Wisconsin and have potential economic and/or regulatory impact, as well as more established diseases that have the potential to significantly impact…
Free
WAA Kids’ Climb
Red Sands Beach 6411 South Park Rd., Wisconsin Rapids, WisconsinKiwanis Youth Outdoors Day , Wisconsin Rapids Red Sands Beach - 6411 South Park Rd., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Bring your family, children and neighbors for this Kids' Climb event! Questions/ Want to Volunteer??? Contact Luke Haas
SAWW Chainsaw Training Level 1
Riveredge Nature Center 4458 County HWY Y, Saukville, Wisconsin, United StatesJoin SAWW (Safety and Woods Worker) trainer Luke Saunders (Forester with Adaptive Restoration LLC) for a hands-on training in chainsaw use, maintenance, and technique. Spend time both outside and in…
Summer Tree Summit w/Dr Lara Roman, USFS – webinar
Urban Forestry Today’s ‘Summer Tree Summit’ returns Thurs June 08 from Noon-2PM (Eastern) with Dr. Lara Roman, USDA Forest Service. Selection practices of the past have shaped the urban forests of today, while the trees we plant now should live for many years (or centuries) into the future. Join Dr. Roman as she discusses the historical context and future aspirations…
$20Vegetable Diseases
Learn about common diseases that can adversely affect the plantsin your home vegetable garden. This presentation will includeinformation on how to identify the diseases, as well as informationon how to manage them. To register, visit https://pddc.wisc.edu/2023-pddc-plant-disease-talks/
Free
WAA Kids’ Climb during Arboriculture Camp
Gateway Technical College, Kenosha Campus 3520 30th Ave, Kenosha, WI, United StatesArboriculture Camp at Gateway Technical College, Kenosha 3520 30th Ave., Kenosha, WI 53144 20 kids will be at this 2-day camp VOLUNTEERS NEEDED To make these events successful we need help. We need volunteers to be on the ground and also up in the tree. Tasks include: belaying kids up into the tree using…
Willow Identification and Management
Riveredge Nature Center 4458 County HWY Y, Saukville, Wisconsin, United StatesExpand your restoration skillsets by getting past the Genus Salix to further your understanding of willow species identification, their habitat needs and importance for pollinators. Follow Zach Khron and Matt Smith into off trail areas of Riveredge’s uncommon habitats to find willow populations, identify to species and discuss management. We will start our day in…
$45 – $55
FREE Urban Forestry Webinar: Tree Preservation During Construction – A Prelude to the WAA Summer Conference
Why should we preserve trees during development? In this brief webinar we will discuss the importance of tree preservation during the construction process. Some stakeholders may not see the benefits of preserving trees throughout construction. We will provide a better understanding of the importance of tree preservation so you can better inform others as to…
NATS Training: Women Lead – Follow Your Path Forward
Are you looking to advance your leadership skills? Join NATS' Women Lead: Discovering Your Own Path Forward course, led by our very own COO Karen Hauck and Director of Training Rebecca Seibel. This unique opportunity offers a supportive and encouraging environment for women in leadership roles to share experiences, reflect on their own leadership styles,…
$599NATS Training: Women Lead – Follow Your Path Forward
Are you looking to advance your leadership skills? Join NATS' Women Lead: Discovering Your Own Path Forward course, led by our very own COO Karen Hauck and Director of Training Rebecca Seibel. This unique opportunity offers a supportive and encouraging environment for women in leadership roles to share experiences, reflect on their own leadership styles,…
$599NATS Training: Women Lead – Follow Your Path Forward
Are you looking to advance your leadership skills? Join NATS' Women Lead: Discovering Your Own Path Forward course, led by our very own COO Karen Hauck and Director of Training Rebecca Seibel. This unique opportunity offers a supportive and encouraging environment for women in leadership roles to share experiences, reflect on their own leadership styles,…
$599Environmental Justice in Tree Cities: Where to Begin? A conversation with Dr. Christine Carmichael of Fair Forests Consulting for the Tree City USA network
In this webinar, attendees will learn the defining characteristics of environmental justice, evidence of environmental injustices in urban and community forestry, and strategies to integrate environmental justice principles into their Tree City USA programs. If you, your organization, your city or town are new to environmental justice concepts and practices, this webinar will equip you…
Identifying Barriers to Equitable Tree Planting and Quantifying Potential Benefits to Overcoming Them
This seminar will offer strategies to work with diverse audiences to increase tree equity in the Chicago region. It will present the results from two recent surveys: the first was answered by 1,200 residents and captured their perceptions about trees and barriers that they’ve experienced in planting them, and the second went to regional greening…
WAA 2023 Summer Conference
'Above-Ground Safety and PHC in Arboriculture' Join the WAA in-person for the 2023 Summer Conference at Madison College - Truax Building in Madison, WI on Wednesday, July 26th. The Program Committee has put together another amazing agenda for this event. We are offering Two Tracks of Education, one indoors and one outdoors, covering information on…
$150 – $160
ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist, and Municipal Specialist Exam
Registration Deadline: July 10, 2023 Seats Available: 35 Minimum Seating: 5 Please check the ISA website (www.isa-arbor.com) for more information and for registration under Credentials/ Exam Information. Registration for the exam is made directly with the ISA, and must be completed at least 12 working days in advance. This is an application process that has…
Diseases of Herbaceous Ornamentals
Learn about common diseases that can adversely affect theherbaceous plants in your home garden. This presentation willinclude information on how to identify the diseases, as well asinformation on how to manage them. To register, visit https://pddc.wisc.edu/2023-pddc-plant-disease-talks/
FreeWisconsin Turfgrass Association – Summer Field Day 2023
OJ Noer Turfgrass Research and Education Facility 2502 S Pleasant View Rd, Verona, WisconsinView Brochure
2023 Horticultural Therapy Symposium
Edgerton Hospital 11101 N Sherman Rd, Edgerton, WisconsinHorticulture programs that are intentionally fashioned to incorporate accessible gardening techniques and specific plants have proven benefits for people of all ages and abilities in a wide range of settings. This day-long conference is designed to provide the necessary knowledge and skills for all attendees to develop and maintain horticulture programs that thrive in their…
$99
WAA Youth T-Shirt Design Contest
We are pleased to announce our first ever Youth T-shirt contest! We hope all our members will encourage a child between the ages of 8 and 14 years old to submit a drawing. Our 2023 theme will be “The Celebration of Trees”. Here are the rules:
WAA 3rd Annual Golf Outing
Broadlands Golf Club 18 Augusta Way, North PrairieDonations made by: Arbsession, Broadlands Golf Club, and Dorshak Tree Specialists. THANK YOU VERY MUCH! Where: When: Golf Outing Package - $500/foursome includes (individuals welcome at $125 each): Sponsorships (sponsorship forms available here): Raffle Ticket Sales - proceeds go towards Student Scholarships Registration Deadline for Teams - August 4, 2023 Registration Deadline for Sponsorships -…
$500
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