BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//WAA-ISA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:WAA-ISA
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.waa-isa.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for WAA-ISA
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20210314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20211107T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20220313T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20221106T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20230312T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20231105T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220719T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055545
CREATED:20220623T143013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T143016Z
UID:10000270-1658217600-1658232000@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:ISA Certified Arborist\, Utility Specialist\, and Municipal Specialist Exam
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: July 1\, 2022 \n\n\n\nSeats Available: 35 \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.  This is an application process that has certain requirements. Here is the webpage where you can find the application to apply for eligibility: https://www.isa-arbor.com/Credentials/Apply-Now/Apply-for-Eligibility. \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 is 8:00am\, Exam begins at 8:30am.  This exam is being held in conjunction with the Summer Conference in Fond du Lac\, WI.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-certified-arborist-utility-specialist-and-municipal-specialist-exam-6/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ISA-Cert-Arborist-logo.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220719T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055545
CREATED:20220603T183454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220716T131844Z
UID:10000262-1658215800-1658246400@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:WAA 2022 Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the WAA in-person for the Summer Conference this year at the Stayer Center at Marian University in Fond du Lac\, WI on Tuesday\, July 19th. The Program Committee has put together another extraordinary agenda for this event.  We are offering Two Tracks of Education\, one indoors and one outdoors\, covering information on pesticide regulations\, tree risk assessment\, aerial rescue\, and much more.   We will have outdoor demonstrations on some new equipment for 2022 as well.  Many sessions will be repeated\, so you won’t miss what you want to see. Be sure to enjoy the camaraderie of colleagues while feasting on a buffet lunch served in the Stayer Center Dining Room.  We look forward to seeing you in Fond du Lac! Click the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration Deadline: Friday\, July 1\, 2022.   \n\n\n\nOn-line Registration Deadline: Friday\, July 15\, 2022.   WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME! \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Pricing                               Members – $100  /  Non-Members – $110 \n\n\n\nLate Registration (after July 1st)       $25 per person \n\n\n\nFull-Time Students                             FREE            \n\n\n\nWAA Member Dues/ Renewal: $45.  Click here to renew or become a WAA member.(Membership is on an individual basis\, not per company.  Please pay the correct pricing – per individual!)For more details about the program and to pay by check\, please print off this BROCHURE.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSponsorship Information\n\n\n\nSession sponsorships are still available!  Click here for more information.\n\n\n\nExhibitor Information\n\n\n\nOutdoor Exhibitor booth space is available for the event.  Please bring your own pop-up tents and tables/chairs to use.  Click here for more information.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n7:30am – 8:15am    Registration \n\n\n\n8:15am – 8:30am    Welcome (outdoors) – Tim Harris II\, WAA President \n\n\n\nTrack One – Concurrent Indoor Sessions \n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:30am      Level 3 Advanced Tree Risk Assessment – Briana Frank\, Fred Hoppe\, Nathan Schuettpelz \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am     Rules and Regulations for Applying Pesticides in WI – Art Fonk \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am  Morning Break with Vendors & Ask the Experts \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm    Managing Urban Areas for Wildlife – Jamie Nack \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    Dr. Death’s Tree/Shrub Disease Predictions for 2022 – Brian Hudelson \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm    Rules and Regulations for Applying Pesticides in WI – Art Fonk \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm    Managing Urban Areas for Wildlife – Jamie Nack \n\n\n\nTrack Two – Concurrent Outdoor Sessions \n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:30am    Aerial Rescue & Assessment: An Arborist’s Point of View – Eric Freesmeyer \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am    Climbing System Comparisons – Eric Freesmeyer \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am  Morning Break with Vendors & Ask the Experts \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm    Level 3 Advanced Tree Risk Assessment Demonstration – Briana Frank\, Fred Hoppe\, Nathan Schuettpelz \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    Climbing System Comparisons – Eric Freesmeyer \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 4:00pm    Aerial Rescue & Assessment: An First Responder’s Point of View – Eric Freesmeyer and the City of Fond du Lac Technical Rescue Team \n\n\n\nOutdoor Demonstrations – New Equipment for 2022 \n\n\n\n11:00am & 1:00pm    Evolution of Mini Skid Steers & Articulated Loaders – Eric Stapleton \n\n\n\nUp to six CEUs are possible if you attend the full seminar.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before July 1\, 2022 with a $10 processing fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations made after July 1st\, although substitutions may be permitted.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.Notice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred.\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/waa-2022-summer-conference/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/redbud-bee-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220630T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055545
CREATED:20220516T195015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T195325Z
UID:10000255-1656586800-1656594000@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Urban Forestry Today Webinar: Protection & Management of Mature Urban Trees
DESCRIPTION:​ \n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Kevin Smith\, USDA FS\, as he outlines how trees grow & mature with the potential to increase  environmental benefits\, and real-world strategies to protect and manage larger\, mature trees in the urban landscape.  \n\n\n\n2.0 ISA CEU with live broadcast. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Heather@NewEnglandISA.org
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/urban-forestry-today-webinar-protection-management-of-mature-urban-trees/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/UF-Today.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220623T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055545
CREATED:20220606T143101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T143102Z
UID:10000267-1655971200-1656001800@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:CHAINSAW SAFETY CLASS - LEVEL 2
DESCRIPTION:SAWW Training is an umbrella organization that promotes safe and efficient chainsaw use\, both professionally and recreationally\, and oversees the development of training curriculums and the training of trainers.  SAWW Certified Trainers are experts in their field.  They are required to have extensive sawing experience\, to participate in a rigorous certification process\, and to refresh their skills in an annual training course.  Certified Trainers stay current in regulation changes\, and in safety and utilization techniques. \n\n\n\nLevel 2Level One review.  Maintenance\, hands-on filing\, carburetor adjustment\, limbing techniques\, precision felling assessment\, and precision at the stump\, including notching\, hinge\, species differences and terrain.  Felling practice. \n\n\n\nThis course is being sponsored by Dane County Parks and is being taught by certified SAWW (Safety and Woods Worker) trainer Luke Saunders of Adaptive Restoration. Level 1 and Level 2 are part of the four-level SAWW series designed to increase safety and efficiency of chainsaw use – for more information on the SAWW program see http://www.sawwtraining.com/about-us.html. \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\nChaps and helmet (students may borrow instructors at no charge)Proper footwear (ie steel-toe work boots)Pack a lunch and a water bottleIf you have a chainsaw bring it\, the instructor will lend you one if you do not own one
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/chainsaw-safety-class-level-2-3/
LOCATION:Indian Lake County Park\, 8183 State Highway 19\, Cross Plains\, 53528
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SAWW-logo.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055545
CREATED:20220606T142631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T142632Z
UID:10000264-1655884800-1655915400@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:CHAINSAW SAFETY CLASS - LEVEL 2
DESCRIPTION:SAWW Training is an umbrella organization that promotes safe and efficient chainsaw use\, both professionally and recreationally\, and oversees the development of training curriculums and the training of trainers.  SAWW Certified Trainers are experts in their field.  They are required to have extensive sawing experience\, to participate in a rigorous certification process\, and to refresh their skills in an annual training course.  Certified Trainers stay current in regulation changes\, and in safety and utilization techniques. \n\n\n\nLevel 2Level One review.  Maintenance\, hands-on filing\, carburetor adjustment\, limbing techniques\, precision felling assessment\, and precision at the stump\, including notching\, hinge\, species differences and terrain.  Felling practice. \n\n\n\nThis course is being sponsored by Dane County Parks and being taught by certified SAWW (Safety and Woods Worker) trainer Luke Saunders of Adaptive Restoration. Level 1 and Level 2 are part of the four-level SAWW series designed to increase safety and efficiency of chainsaw use – for more information on the SAWW program see http://www.sawwtraining.com/about-us.html. \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\nChaps and helmet (students may borrow instructors at no charge)Proper footwear (ie steel-toe work boots)Pack a lunch and a water bottleIf you have a chainsaw bring it\, the instructor will lend you one if you do not own one
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/chainsaw-safety-class-level-2-2/
LOCATION:Indian Lake County Park\, 8183 State Highway 19\, Cross Plains\, 53528
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SAWW-logo.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220616T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055545
CREATED:20220602T155214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T155215Z
UID:10000261-1655280000-1655395200@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:National Firewood Workshop 2022
DESCRIPTION:Firewood plays a vital role in our state\, especially in regions that do not have access to markets for small-diameter logs\, and this year the National Firewood Workshop will be held in Wisconsin. The two-day educational and networking event supports the split-firewood industry by hosting business discussions with leading firewood industry professionals and offering outdoor demonstrations of firewood equipment by the leading vendors of the US and Canada.  The topics covered include business management\, marketing\, splitting and processor equipment\, dry kiln equipment\, kiln certification\, transportation issues\, automation\, bundle packing and other topics important to the operation of a successful firewood operation.  The workshop is organized by North Carolina State University Wood Products Extension and sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources\, US Forest Service\, University of Wisconsin Madison Extension\, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture\, Trade and Consumer Protection\, the Wood Education and Resource Center of Princeton\, WV\, and the Firewood Scout. \n\n\n\nDate and time \n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 15\, 2022\, 9:00 AM –4:00 PM CDT \n\n\n\nThursday\, June 16\, 2022\, 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM CDT \n\n\n\nDoors open at 8:00 AM each day. \n\n\n\nLocation \n\n\n\nArlington Ag Research Station \n\n\n\nN695 Hopkins Road \n\n\n\nArlington\, WI 53911                \n\n\n\n$50 per attendee
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/national-firewood-workshop-2022/
LOCATION:Arlington Ag Research Station\, N695 Hopkins Road\, Arlington\, Wisconsin\, 53911\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220615T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055545
CREATED:20220606T142156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T142732Z
UID:10000263-1655280000-1655310600@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:CHAINSAW SAFETY CLASS - LEVEL 1
DESCRIPTION:SAWW Training is an umbrella organization that promotes safe and efficient chainsaw use\, both professionally and recreationally\, and oversees the development of training curriculums and the training of trainers.  SAWW Certified Trainers are experts in their field.  They are required to have extensive sawing experience\, to participate in a rigorous certification process\, and to refresh their skills in an annual training course.  Certified Trainers stay current in regulation changes\, and in safety and utilization techniques. \n\n\n\nLevel 1Overview of the SAWW Training Program.  OSHA regulations and requirements.  Sessions on body mechanics\, personal protective equipment\, necessary tools\, saws\, tree felling\, and limbing\, bucking\, and topping. \n\n\n\nThese courses are being sponsored by Dane County Parks and being taught by certified SAWW (Safety and Woods Worker) trainer Luke Saunders of Adaptive Restoration. Level 1 and Level 2 are part of the four-level SAWW series designed to increase safety and efficiency of chainsaw use – for more information on the SAWW program see http://www.sawwtraining.com/about-us.html. \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\nChaps and helmet (students may borrow instructors at no charge)Proper footwear (ie steel-toe work boots)Pack a lunch and a water bottleIf you have a chainsaw bring it\, the instructor will lend you one if you do not own one
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/chainsaw-safety-class-level-1/
LOCATION:Indian Lake County Park\, 8183 State Highway 19\, Cross Plains\, 53528
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SAWW-logo.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055545
CREATED:20220322T170545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T130736Z
UID:10000248-1654851600-1654966800@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:2022 WAA Tree Climbing Championship
DESCRIPTION:High Cliff State Park\, Sherwood\, WI\n\n\n\nFriday 10am Gear Inspection\, followed by a walk-through of Preliminary Events. The first two preliminary events will start by 12pm on Friday the 10th. (Events to be determined). \n\n\n\nSaturday 7am Check in\, 7:30am start\, 2pm Masters’ Challenge. \n\n\n\nThe success of our event would not be possible without the support of our many great Sponsors and Volunteers. Sign up early and come join us to compete or help\, you won’t regret the experience!\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register for this competition\, and competitors must be current WAA members.  We are accepting 30 Wisconsin competitors and 5 Out of State competitors.  Register on time\, as the number of contestants is limited.  In agreement with other ISA chapters\, competitors may compete in only one chapter championship per year\, preferably their home chapter.  Contestants will be scheduled for all 5 preliminary events.  \n\n\n\nWinners of the 2022 TC will represent WI at the International TCC in 2023.\n\n\n\nA small ArborFair will be held this year\, although NO kids climb will be held.  \n\n\n\nCovid protocols will be followed during the event.  Guidelines will be provided to participants a week ahead of the event.\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: May\, 10th 2022.  Walk-ons not allowed!  \n\n\n\nMust be a WAA MEMBER to compete! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll participants will need a Vehicle Registration Parking Sticker.  Purchase sticker here.\n\n\n\nCampgrounds are available.  Calumet County Park – 6150 Co Rd EE\, Hilbert\, WI 54129                    (920) 439-1008\,   https://www.reservecalumet.org/parks/\n\n\n\nWant to VOLUNTEER or have any QUESTIONS?? Contact Gary Kohler \n\n\n\n2022 TCC Winners (left to right): Johanna O’Boyle\, Tom Schumacher\, Jordan Boyd\, and Lydia Bruning
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2022-waa-tree-climbing-championship/
LOCATION:High Cliff State Park\, N7630 State Park Rd.\, Sherwood\, Wisconsin\, 54169
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Mens-champ-Andrew-Gollnick-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T131500
DTSTAMP:20260423T055545
CREATED:20220526T193147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T193148Z
UID:10000259-1654689600-1654694100@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Engaging Community Residents in Heat Mitigation and Canopy Expansion
DESCRIPTION:The West Mesa River Community Heat Action Project\, a recent initiative of the Rio Reimagined partnership\, focuses on addressing heat mitigation along the eastern reach of the Salt-Gila River corridor through Metropolitan Phoenix. The two-year project (2020-2022) engaged over 350 residents\, 8 faith-based organizations\, 15 social service organizations\, and 34 local businesses\, with more than 300 trees planted to date.  \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, Paul Coseo and Cecilia Riviere will share strategies and lessons learned from the multi-faceted project\, which included social vulnerability mapping\, tree inventory\, community engagement\, education\, and implementation of urban canopy to cool local river neighborhoods.  \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Paul Coseo\, Cecilia Kelly Riviere
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/webinar-engaging-community-residents-in-heat-mitigation-and-canopy-expansion/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/UF-Connections-logo.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055545
CREATED:20220601T154409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T154851Z
UID:10000260-1654599600-1654603200@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Urban Forestry Today Webinar: Woodbanks\, Fuel Poverty & Urban Forestry: Exploring the Relationship
DESCRIPTION:Join Clarisse Hart (Harvard Forest) and Drs. Eric Griffith (Duke University) and Rick Harper (Univ of Massachusetts) as they define and outline the existence of woodbanks in the U.S. & Canada; they will also explore the potential for collaborations between municipal & private arboriculture/ urban forestry operations that generate “waste-wood” through routine operations like pruning & tree removals. \n\n\n\n​To attend this Free Broadcast & receive 1.0 ISA CEU at no cost. \n\n\n\nClick here to register.  Questions? info@isaontario.com \n\n\n\nThis FREE webinar is brought to you by the Canadian Tree Fund (CTF).CTF is a registeredCanadian charity and donations over $20 will receive a tax receipt: https://canadiantreefund.org
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/urban-forestry-today-webinar-woodbanks-fuel-poverty-urban-forestry-exploring-the-relationship/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/UF-Today.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220603T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055545
CREATED:20220502T192551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T192627Z
UID:10000254-1654243200-1654275600@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Cranes 101 course
DESCRIPTION:These all mobile crane nationally accredited certificate courses are NCCER/OSHA/ANSI approved programs for licensing crane operators. Crane operators must be licensed to operate per OSHA Subpart CC. \n\n\n\nFor more information as to the content of this class\, please view the descriptions here. The list below shows the types of cranes this course can cover\, depending on what the students operate on the job. Please specify what type of crane you will be operating when you pre-register\, if possible. \n\n\n\nFixed/rotating boom trucksTelescopic boom truck/rough terrain crane/all terrain craneLattice boom cranes \n\n\n\nTCIA Members save 10% and will earn 21 CTSP CEU’s when the course is completed. \n\n\n\nISA logoIf you are a member of the ISA\, our training is certified for the following: \n\n\n\n8 Practice – 8 Management – 16 Climber Specialist \n\n\n\n16 Certified Arborist – 16 Utility Specialist \n\n\n\n16 Municipal Specialist – 16 Aerial Lift \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTraining Length: \n\n\n\nDays One and Two \n\n\n\nClassroom instruction on crane operator safety \n\n\n\nDay Three \n\n\n\nWritten/computer testing as well as a practical exam \n\n\n\nBoth the written and the practical examinations must be passed with a score of 80 or higher before a nationally accredited crane operator license can be granted.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/cranes-101-course/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Cranes 101":MAILTO:info@cranes101.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220526T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055545
CREATED:20220128T172726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T172728Z
UID:10000242-1653559200-1653562800@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Breeding for EAB-Resistance: What Does the Future Look like for Ash?
DESCRIPTION:EAB threatens the survival of ash trees in the U.S. where it is a common hardwood species especially in riparian and wetland forests. Ash was also used extensively for soil conservation (including wind breaks) and in urban green spaces and streets. Surviving\, or “lingering”\, ash trees that had maintained healthy canopies for at least two years after all other large ash trees had died were identified in natural forests long-infested by EAB. EAB egg bioassay experiments confirmed that these trees have an increased level of resistance due to defense responses\, including death of early instar larvae\, larvae with significantly lower weights\, or leaves less preferred for feeding by EAB adults. This webinar discusses research now being done to further understand this phenomenon and other findings to develop tree-improvement programs that could be successful in producing EAB resistant seed. Longer term goals include combining the best performing progeny from many families into a second generation seed orchard\, so that the seed produced may be used for restoration plantings.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/breeding-for-eab-resistance-what-does-the-future-look-like-for-ash/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055545
CREATED:20220316T144540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T144541Z
UID:10000245-1652947200-1652972400@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:TOWN HALL: MUNICIPAL TREE HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTING PUBLIC TREES FOR THE FUTURE
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, May 19th\, 2022\, for the Town Hall: Municipal Tree Health Care Management and Protecting Public Trees for the Future. This event is open to SMA members\, municipal foresters\, tree care and landscape professionals\, and property managers. We will be specifically discussing emerald ash borer management strategies for municipalities\, top 10 tree health care issues in WI\, how cities can utilize plant growth regulators to improve the health and reduce pruning for their public trees\, and application equipment field demonstrations. We hope you’ll be able to join us. \n\n\n\nFree Event – Breakfast & Lunch Included. \n\n\n\nCohosted by Rainbow Ecoscience and the Society of Municipal Arborists
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/town-hall-municipal-tree-health-care-management-and-protecting-public-trees-for-the-future/
LOCATION:Memorial Student Center Ballroom\, 302 10th Ave E\, Menomonie\, Wisconsin\, 54751\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220505T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055545
CREATED:20220128T172612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T172614Z
UID:10000241-1651744800-1651748400@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Forest Pest Damage from the Carbon Sequestration Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Both native and non-native forest insects and diseases across the contiguous United States are reducing the ability of the nation’s forests to capture and store carbon dioxide. This webinar will describe a study published in Fall 2021 in Frontiers in Forests and Global Change that calculated forests damaged by insects sequestered 69% less carbon than undamaged forests\, while those affected by disease sequestered 28% less carbon. The webinar will briefly cover the overarching findings of the study\, and then go into depth on what it means from the invasive forest pest perspective- including how to bring this issue to light when discussing prevention and management of forest pests\, and what improvements to current actions could further mitigate these sequestration losses.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/forest-pest-damage-from-the-carbon-sequestration-perspective/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055545
CREATED:20220224T212536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T133117Z
UID:10000244-1651132800-1651165200@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) RENEWAL
DESCRIPTION:BASIC INFORMATIONHotel Information: https://www.fdl.com/Course Location: Lakeside Park \nPavilion \n555 N. Park Avenue \nFond du Lac\, WI 54935 \nFacility Map with Parking: https://www.fdl.wi.gov/parks/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/07/Lakeside_Park-Map.pdf \nRegistration is now closed.\nSee Course Flyer for additional information. \nTo pay by check\, please use this form. \nCost: $220 ISA or WAA member/ $260 Non-member \nMax Capacity: 30 attendees \nRegistration Deadline: March 31\, 2022 \n \nABOUT THE COURSEThe ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) program provides an opportunity for professionals in the arboriculture industry to expand their knowledge through education and training in the fundamentals of tree risk assessment. This qualification promotes the safety of people and property by providing a standardized and systematic process for assessing tree risk.The results of a tree risk assessment can provide tree owners and risk managers with the information to make informed decisions to enhance tree benefits\, health\, and longevity. \nThe TRAQ Renewal Course consists of a 5 hour educational course followed by a 3 hour assessment that includes both a written and field component. It is required that you attend the course and successfully pass the assessment in order to renew this qualification. 5 CEUs available. \nHosted by: The Wisconsin Arborist AssociationInstructor: Mr. Don RoppoloDon Roppolo is the Manager of Arboricultural Training for Davey Tree. He has been working in the tree care industry for over twenty-five years. During his career he has worked in the following capacities: taught arboriculture skills at universities and technical colleges\, municipal forestry\, arboricultural research\, and for the past sixteen years has worked in commercial arboriculture. He holds a bachelor of science in Agriculture with an emphasis in urban forestry from Western Illinois University\, and a master of science in Natural Resources with and emphasis in urban forestry from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. \nCOURSE ELIGIBILITYCurrent TRAQ holders can complete the course as early as three and one-half (3 1/2) years into their Qualification (18 months before your expiration date). Once your current expiration date passes\, you will need to retake the full course and assessment to be reinstated.  Once you have successfully passed the renewal requirements\, you will be given five (5) years from the date of your previous expiration allowing you to take full advantage of the five-year period granted with the credential. \nTENTATIVE AGENDADay 1: Educational Session and Exam (8:00am – 5:00pm)Course OpeningModule 1: Introduction to Tree Risk AssessmentModule 2: Levels of AssessmentModule 3: Target AssessmentModule 4: Site AssessmentBreak (15 min)Module 5: Tree Biology and MechanicsModule 6: Tree Inspection and AssessmentModule 7: Data Analysis and Risk CategorizationLunch (1 hour)Module 8: MitigationModule 9: ReportingPerformance-based exam (approx. 3hrs)Written Exam \nIncluded in your registration: –   course registration –   exam fee –   the TRAQ renewal manual (shipped via UPS to the address you provide (No PO Boxes) –   Risk Assessment Clipboard (shipped via UPS to the address you provide (No PO Boxes) –   lunch\, beverages and snacks for the day \nTravel and lodging is on your own. \nWhat is required to bring to the class: – your government issued photo ID – your TRAQ Manual (shipped via UPS to the address you provide) – a mask\, your hard hat and high visibility vest or shirt (required) – #2 pencils and your clipboard for taking notes and completing worksheets – rain gear\, including a large ziplock bag (just in case!) – come prepared to spend part of the day outdoors – please dress for your comfort level indoors and outdoors;     we cannot always control the room temperature to suit everyone  \n We will be following ISA’s Covid Protocols.  Masks will most likely be required.  More to come on this as we get closer to the event.  An email will be forthcoming to those registered for the course. \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. Registrations cannot be transferred to another individual. If you are registered and cannot attend the workshop due to Covid – your registration can possibly be moved to a future WAA TRAQ Renewal Course.  However\, you may be responsible for additional expenses depending on when your cancellation was received by WAA. For registration questions\, please e-mail admin@waa-isa.org.  \n 
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-tree-risk-assessment-qualification-traq-renewal-4/
LOCATION:Lakeside Park Pavilion\, 555 N. Park Avenue\, Fond du Lac\, Wisconsin\, 54935\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/traqpic.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055545
CREATED:20220328T154408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T154409Z
UID:10000251-1650542400-1650546000@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:iTree Town Hall Sessions
DESCRIPTION:i-Tree is a set of tools designed to help communities maximize the benefits they receive from trees.  We want to hear from YOU to help inform what the future may hold for i-Tree.  PLEASE lend your voice by attending one of our 3 Town Hall listening sessions and/or submitting written comments. \n\n\n\no   Each Town Hall session targets a specific user group but each is open to all users based on your schedule – in other words if you can’t make your preferred time\, or not sure which one best fits\, please feel free to choose any session.  All are welcome!! \n\n\n\no   If you cannot attend but are willing to provide written comments\, please click on any of the registration links and express your thoughts by answering one or all of the optional questions. \n\n\n\no   All sessions start at 12:00 pm Central/1:00 pm Eastern.  Please register for any session or click on any link to provide written comments: \n\n\n\n·       April 7\, Experienced users:    https://usfs.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsdOigqjwjHQdkznFS-TceVxkTnr0rJRE \n\n\n\n·       April 14\, Moderate users:    https://usfs.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscOmurj0sGJfj7qiXUtQ-jeOJ3O9SIDI \n\n\n\n·       April 21 Novice and future potential users:  https://usfs.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItcOqgqDwsEkVFro5BuM-ZV65abCCwTI0   \n\n\n\nBackground: \n\n\n\ni-Tree is developed and maintained through a public-private partnership between the USDA Forest Service and  the Davey Tree Expert Company along with the support of many additional  cooperators.  The i-Tree Suite of Tools are freely available\, supported\,  and used worldwide.  The i-Tree Suite of Tools provides urban and rural forestry analysis and benefit assessment tools. The i-Tree tools can help strengthen forest management and advocacy efforts by quantifying forest structure and the environmental benefits that trees provide. \n\n\n\nWe need to hear from you\, the frequent\, moderate\, and novice or potential future user of i-Tree – the champions as well as those who have never used i-Tree but may be curious – to show up and lend your voice to help inform the future direction and potential future offerings\, including thoughts related to:   \n\n\n\nWhat are your thoughts\, reflections\, or critiques about your experience with or the importance of the i-Tree suite of tools.How could i-Tree better serve your needs?What is the greatest value add you’ve experienced using i-Tree tools?How might i-Tree assist your work related the tree equity?What barriers do you encounter that prevent you for realizing the true potential of i-Tree?What improvements would you like to see in i-Tree ?How important is i-Tree to the work that you do?\n\n\n\nPlease register to attend a listening session! 
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/itree-town-hall-sessions/2022-04-21/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055545
CREATED:20220328T154408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T154409Z
UID:10000250-1649937600-1649941200@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:iTree Town Hall Sessions
DESCRIPTION:i-Tree is a set of tools designed to help communities maximize the benefits they receive from trees.  We want to hear from YOU to help inform what the future may hold for i-Tree.  PLEASE lend your voice by attending one of our 3 Town Hall listening sessions and/or submitting written comments. \n\n\n\no   Each Town Hall session targets a specific user group but each is open to all users based on your schedule – in other words if you can’t make your preferred time\, or not sure which one best fits\, please feel free to choose any session.  All are welcome!! \n\n\n\no   If you cannot attend but are willing to provide written comments\, please click on any of the registration links and express your thoughts by answering one or all of the optional questions. \n\n\n\no   All sessions start at 12:00 pm Central/1:00 pm Eastern.  Please register for any session or click on any link to provide written comments: \n\n\n\n·       April 7\, Experienced users:    https://usfs.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsdOigqjwjHQdkznFS-TceVxkTnr0rJRE \n\n\n\n·       April 14\, Moderate users:    https://usfs.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscOmurj0sGJfj7qiXUtQ-jeOJ3O9SIDI \n\n\n\n·       April 21 Novice and future potential users:  https://usfs.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItcOqgqDwsEkVFro5BuM-ZV65abCCwTI0   \n\n\n\nBackground: \n\n\n\ni-Tree is developed and maintained through a public-private partnership between the USDA Forest Service and  the Davey Tree Expert Company along with the support of many additional  cooperators.  The i-Tree Suite of Tools are freely available\, supported\,  and used worldwide.  The i-Tree Suite of Tools provides urban and rural forestry analysis and benefit assessment tools. The i-Tree tools can help strengthen forest management and advocacy efforts by quantifying forest structure and the environmental benefits that trees provide. \n\n\n\nWe need to hear from you\, the frequent\, moderate\, and novice or potential future user of i-Tree – the champions as well as those who have never used i-Tree but may be curious – to show up and lend your voice to help inform the future direction and potential future offerings\, including thoughts related to:   \n\n\n\nWhat are your thoughts\, reflections\, or critiques about your experience with or the importance of the i-Tree suite of tools.How could i-Tree better serve your needs?What is the greatest value add you’ve experienced using i-Tree tools?How might i-Tree assist your work related the tree equity?What barriers do you encounter that prevent you for realizing the true potential of i-Tree?What improvements would you like to see in i-Tree ?How important is i-Tree to the work that you do?\n\n\n\nPlease register to attend a listening session! 
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/itree-town-hall-sessions/2022-04-14/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055545
CREATED:20220408T221253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T221255Z
UID:10000253-1649851200-1649854800@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Greenspace Preservation in Distressed Communities
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Cassandra Johnson\, Research Social Scientist with the USDA Forest Service\, will present research findings on the tension between distressed social conditions and environmental preservation in Atlanta’s South River watershed. Allen Doyle with the South River Forest Coalition will outline recent efforts the coalition has made to establish the “South River Forest\,’ which could include 3\,500 acres of both green and developed spaces. 
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/greenspace-preservation-in-distressed-communities/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220409T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055545
CREATED:20220404T131552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T131646Z
UID:10000252-1649505600-1649520000@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Growing Green: Apple Tree Grafting with Dan Bussey
DESCRIPTION:Apple Historian Dan Bussey is widely known for his expertise as the author of The Illustrated History of Apples In the US and Canada and his previous work as Orchard Manager for Seed Savers Exchange. Dan has been dedicated to the preservation and management of heirloom species\, and has brought many of them back from the brink of extinction. Although his work chronicles 16\,350 apple varietal listings\, he will be working with us to share the diversity of apples at the Riveredge Farm. Participants will learn how to graft 3 species of apples\, currently growing at our permaculture Farm\, onto M-2 semi-dwarf root stock. Registered participants get to take home and plant their 3 grafted apple trees. \n\n\n\nAges 16+
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/growing-green-apple-tree-grafting-with-dan-bussey/
LOCATION:The Farm at Riveredge\, 2989 Hawthorne Dr\, Saukville\, Wisconsin\, 53080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055545
CREATED:20220328T154408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T154409Z
UID:10000249-1649332800-1649336400@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:iTree Town Hall Sessions
DESCRIPTION:i-Tree is a set of tools designed to help communities maximize the benefits they receive from trees.  We want to hear from YOU to help inform what the future may hold for i-Tree.  PLEASE lend your voice by attending one of our 3 Town Hall listening sessions and/or submitting written comments. \n\n\n\no   Each Town Hall session targets a specific user group but each is open to all users based on your schedule – in other words if you can’t make your preferred time\, or not sure which one best fits\, please feel free to choose any session.  All are welcome!! \n\n\n\no   If you cannot attend but are willing to provide written comments\, please click on any of the registration links and express your thoughts by answering one or all of the optional questions. \n\n\n\no   All sessions start at 12:00 pm Central/1:00 pm Eastern.  Please register for any session or click on any link to provide written comments: \n\n\n\n·       April 7\, Experienced users:    https://usfs.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsdOigqjwjHQdkznFS-TceVxkTnr0rJRE \n\n\n\n·       April 14\, Moderate users:    https://usfs.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscOmurj0sGJfj7qiXUtQ-jeOJ3O9SIDI \n\n\n\n·       April 21 Novice and future potential users:  https://usfs.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItcOqgqDwsEkVFro5BuM-ZV65abCCwTI0   \n\n\n\nBackground: \n\n\n\ni-Tree is developed and maintained through a public-private partnership between the USDA Forest Service and  the Davey Tree Expert Company along with the support of many additional  cooperators.  The i-Tree Suite of Tools are freely available\, supported\,  and used worldwide.  The i-Tree Suite of Tools provides urban and rural forestry analysis and benefit assessment tools. The i-Tree tools can help strengthen forest management and advocacy efforts by quantifying forest structure and the environmental benefits that trees provide. \n\n\n\nWe need to hear from you\, the frequent\, moderate\, and novice or potential future user of i-Tree – the champions as well as those who have never used i-Tree but may be curious – to show up and lend your voice to help inform the future direction and potential future offerings\, including thoughts related to:   \n\n\n\nWhat are your thoughts\, reflections\, or critiques about your experience with or the importance of the i-Tree suite of tools.How could i-Tree better serve your needs?What is the greatest value add you’ve experienced using i-Tree tools?How might i-Tree assist your work related the tree equity?What barriers do you encounter that prevent you for realizing the true potential of i-Tree?What improvements would you like to see in i-Tree ?How important is i-Tree to the work that you do?\n\n\n\nPlease register to attend a listening session! 
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/itree-town-hall-sessions/2022-04-07/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055545
CREATED:20220318T134906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T134907Z
UID:10000246-1649329200-1649332800@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Urban Forestry Today Webinar: They're Coming: Disease & Insect Pests of the 2022 Growing Season
DESCRIPTION:Join Brian Eshenaur\, NYS IPM Program @ Cornell University\, as he outlines the potential disease & insect pests of trees\, that may be present in the upcoming growing season. \n\n\n\n​To attend this Free Broadcast & receive 1.0 ISA CEU at no cost. \n\n\n\nclick here OR visit www.joinwebinar.com and enter 763-189-019
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/urban-forestry-today-webinar-theyre-coming-disease-insect-pests-of-the-2022-growing-season/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/UF-Today.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055545
CREATED:20220318T135426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T135427Z
UID:10000247-1649325600-1649329200@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Tick Talk - An Update on Tick Research
DESCRIPTION:Tim McDermott\, who previously presented information on tick research\, is providing an update on what’s going on in the world of ticks that may be of interest to anyone who make come in contact with this pest. \n\n\n\nTim just published a Tick Fact Sheet on the Asian Longhorned Tick; “VME-1035-Asian Longhorned Ticks in Ohio” which is now available on Ohioline at https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/vme-1035
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/webinar-tick-talk-an-update-on-tick-research/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220403T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220403T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055545
CREATED:20220109T140008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220109T140010Z
UID:10000233-1648972800-1649001600@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:CHAINSAW SAFETY CLASS - LEVEL 2
DESCRIPTION:SAWW Training is an umbrella organization that promotes safe and efficient chainsaw use\, both professionally and recreationally\, and oversees the development of training curriculums and the training of trainers.  SAWW Certified Trainers are experts in their field.  They are required to have extensive sawing experience\, to participate in a rigorous certification process\, and to refresh their skills in an annual training course.  Certified Trainers stay current in regulation changes\, and in safety and utilization techniques. \n\n\n\nLevel 2Level One review.  Maintenance\, hands-on filing\, carburetor adjustment\, limbing techniques\, precision felling assessment\, and precision at the stump\, including notching\, hinge\, species differences and terrain.  Felling practice. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\nChaps and helmet (students may borrow instructors at no charge)Proper footwear (ie steel-toe work boots)Pack a lunchIf you have a chainsaw bring it\, the instructor will lend you one if you do not own one
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/chainsaw-safety-class-level-2/
LOCATION:Seno K/RLT Conservancy\, 3606 Dyer Lake Rd\, Burlington\, WI\, 53105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220402T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220402T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055545
CREATED:20220109T135637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220109T135757Z
UID:10000232-1648886400-1648915200@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:CHAINSAW SAFETY CLASS - LEVEL 1
DESCRIPTION:SAWW Training is an umbrella organization that promotes safe and efficient chainsaw use\, both professionally and recreationally\, and oversees the development of training curriculums and the training of trainers.  SAWW Certified Trainers are experts in their field.  They are required to have extensive sawing experience\, to participate in a rigorous certification process\, and to refresh their skills in an annual training course.  Certified Trainers stay current in regulation changes\, and in safety and utilization techniques. \n\n\n\nLevel 1Overview of the SAWW Training Program.  OSHA regulations and requirements.  Sessions on body mechanics\, personal protective equipment\, necessary tools\, saws\, tree felling\, and limbing\, bucking\, and topping. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\nChaps and helmet (students may borrow instructors at no charge)Proper footwear (ie steel-toe work boots)Pack a lunchIf you have a chainsaw bring it\, the instructor will lend you one if you do not own one
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/chainsaw-safety-classes-level-1/
LOCATION:Seno K/RLT Conservancy\, 3606 Dyer Lake Rd\, Burlington\, WI\, 53105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220331T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055546
CREATED:20220128T172450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T172452Z
UID:10000240-1648720800-1648724400@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Tree of Heaven: Management and Identification
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/tree-of-heaven-management-and-identification/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220325T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055546
CREATED:20211213T172650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T130946Z
UID:10000227-1648195200-1648227600@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:2021 WAA Day of Service - UPDATED DATE!
DESCRIPTION:VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! \n\n\n\nUPDATED DATES!!! \n\n\n\nThe last two years have been kinda crazy\, that’s why we are hosting the 2021 Day of Service in 2022 at Hawthorne Hollow Arboretum. The site address is 880 Green Bay Rd\, Kenosha\, WI 53144. The event is scheduled for Friday\, March 25th with an inclement weather day planned for the following Friday\, April 1st.  \n\n\n\nHawthorne Hollow’s mission …”is to cultivate appreciation\, understanding\, and stewardship of our natural and local heritage through environmental education and sanctuary preservation” and they could use our help. \n\n\n\nThere is a wide variety of work opportunities available\, climbing\, aerial lift applications (bucket and crawler lift access) the majority of the work is pruning orientated with a number of removals there are even a few cabling opportunities for those that are interested. \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.Lunch\, refreshments and warming areas will be provided by Hawthorne Hallow. Local media will be on site to help promote the efforts of our volunteers. Students from a number urban forestry programs will be in attendance\, this will be a great opportunity to mentor\, teach and advertise to the new generation of arborists.Please contact Adam Alves at adam-alves@hotmail.com with any questions or to volunteer.  If you plan on attending Please let him know how many people are attending and what kind of equipment you can volunteer for the day by January 21st so we can plan accordingly.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2021-waa-day-of-service/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Hallow Arboretum\, 880 Green Bay Rd.\, Kenosha\, Wisconsin\, 53144
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Lift-Operator-in-Tree-Canopy_Extended.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220325T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055546
CREATED:20220103T174516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220103T174836Z
UID:10000230-1648029600-1648224000@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:TCIA Executive Arborist Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Executive Arborist Workshop is designed not only to help growing companies develop in a smoother\, more consistent manner\, but also to address common challenges that arborists face in growing their tree care businesses. Join TCIA for two days of valuable insights from industry professionals and expert advice from the best speakers in business. We want to help you make the transition from working in your business\, to working on your business.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/tcia-executive-arborist-workshop-3/
LOCATION:The Westin Milwaukee\, 550 North Van Buren Street\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220303T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220303T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055546
CREATED:20220128T172320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T172322Z
UID:10000239-1646301600-1646305200@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:The worst kind of snowbird: the invasive of Asian longhorned beetle in South Carolina
DESCRIPTION:The Asian longhorned beetle\, Anoplophora glabripennis (ALB)\, was found in South Carolina in May 2020\, which now represents the southernmost infestation in North America. Eradication efforts are underway\, but several challenges persist due to the novel climate and environment in which ALB has established. This talk will provide a refresher on ALB biology and identification\, as well as established and potential eradication methods being used in South Carolina. We will discuss how ALB likely arrived in the Deep South\, and also why the threat of more ALB movement and new infestations is unlikely to cease.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/the-worst-kind-of-snowbird-the-invasive-of-asian-longhorned-beetle-in-south-carolina/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220301T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220331T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055546
CREATED:20211217T175022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220326T125519Z
UID:10000228-1646136000-1648742400@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:2022 WAA/WIDNR VIRTUAL Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Palindrome Dates 22022 & 22222: Looking Forward\, Not Backwards\, to Our Days in Arboriculture! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Option \n\n\n\nThe 2022 WAA/WIDNR VIRTUAL Annual Conference will be available for viewing on the Pheedloop Platform March 1-31\, 2022. This will be a professionally recorded conference and will offer an improved experience over last year’s virtual offering. This is a repeat performance of our In-Person Conference from February 20-22\, 2022.  [In-Person Conference Brochure] \n\n\n\nWatch the sessions at your own pace! The platform will be available for a full four weeks.  This seminar will include around 30 hours of virtual learning and engagement with approximately 30 CEUs available through online quizzes. You must pass the quiz with an 80% (16 of 20 correct for a one-hour session) to attain CEUs. Results will be given upon completion of each quiz\, as the quiz may be taken as often as necessary to pass. WAA will submit the passing results to ISA for you to receive your CEUs. \n\n\n\nEach person must provide their own email address and Certification number (even if one person is registering multiple people) if they want CEUs.  Participants will receive an email invite to the Pheedloop Platform the day before the event starts. Login details will be included.  \n\n\n\nTo learn more about Pheedloop before the conference\, go to https://pheedloop.com/more/virtual-attendee-training for “training\, tips and tricks to get the most out of your virtual event experience.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Information \n\n\n\nRegistration available online until March 25th (yes you can register after it starts\, and no\, there are no price increases).  The virtual conference ends March 31st though\, no matter when you register. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.Registration Fees:  WAA Member $260\, Non-Member $275\, Full-Time Students $0Want to attend both Annual Conference versions (in-person and virtual) to earn the maximum number of CEUs possible and still network with everyone??  Purchase the ALL ACCESS PASS to attend the in-person conference AND have access to the virtual event which allows you to view all sessions!  Please go to the 2022 WAA/WIDNR IN-PERSON Annual Conference event to purchase your ALL ACCESS PASS.Participants will receive a Pheedloop welcome invite to the email address provided on your registration form on March 1st\, or within one day of registration if you register after the start of the conference.Students who wish to attend both the in-person and virtual sessions must register separately for each event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAvailable On-Demand Videos (must take linked CEU quiz to earn CEUs and CTSP credits) \n\n\n\nWorkshops\n\n\n\nProtecting Trees Around Construction – Gordon Mann \n\n\n\nTree protection is an interesting process. Trees can usually tolerate more root pruning and encroachment than the dripline. Only needing a tape measure to decide where to protect trees during construction\, reduces the need for arborists. How can we make successful tree preservation decisions? Growing trees where people live takes trees out of their natural environment and space. We will discuss the kinds of decisions and designs we can utilize to make trees more successful growing in human spaces. \n\n\n\nShould I Put a Tree Here?  Soil and Site Evaluation for Tree Planting – Michelle Catania\, Allyson Salisbury \n\n\n\n& Tree Planting and Tricky Sites Panel Discussion – Anna Healy\, Matt Koepnick\, Mike Rushmer \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, participants will become familiar with key soil and site characteristics relevant to tree planting\, practice using their knowledge of soil and site characteristics to evaluate potential problems for planting sites presented as a set of case studies\, and learn how to creatively handle problems with planting sites.  How to creatively handle problems with planting sites which includes 3 short presentations from local municipal professionals about challenging planting sites and projects\, followed by Q & A. \n\n\n\nGeneral Sessions\n\n\n\nPlanning for the Next Three Letter Urban Tree Canopy Changer: Lessons Learned with DED\, EAB\, ETC. – Rich Hauer \n\n\n\nAll aboard the WAA train ride back to what we have learned this past century with some important urban tree canopy game changers. Our first stop is a lesson in biology and an interdisciplinary economic journey using lessons learned from DED and EAB. See how science has led to reliable predictors with a planned stop at preventing tree loss and the currency of canopy. The future journey continues to see how we can get derailed by ETC. \n\n\n\nNational Models to Grow an Inclusive Workforce – Tiffany Mrotek \n\n\n\nAmerican Forests’ Tree Equity: Career Pathways Initiative supports the recruitment and retention of socioeconomically disadvantaged populations into urban and community forestry jobs. In partnership with industry leaders\, American Forests created standard national guidance for Arboriculture Pre-apprenticeship programs\, as well as a direct-placement model to fill entry-level tree care positions. Join this session to learn more about national efforts to grow a more inclusive urban forestry field. \n\n\n\nGrow Your Workforce/Talent Pipeline Through Apprenticeship – August Hoppe & Olivia Conklin \n\n\n\nPanel presentation on Apprenticeship with focus on Youth Apprenticeship\, Registered Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship and how they can be a successful training model for companies and municipalities. \n\n\n\nGrowing Healthy Trees in the Built Environment: A Review of Expert Remediation Techniques & Engineering Solutions – Michelle Catania \n\n\n\nThe built environment is engineered to support infrastructure. Undisturbed\, healthy soils are uncommon in this environment. Overcoming the difficulties of growing healthy trees in compacted\, urban soils is a challenge without appropriate site preparation. This talk will aim at providing science-based recommendations to ensure healthy urban trees persist. \n\n\n\nThe Ins and Outs of Online Tree Selector Tools – Allyson Salisbury \n\n\n\nOnline tree and plant selectors can be a valuable tool for identifying the right trees for a planting site\, but with so many options it can be hard to know where to start. In this class\, you’ll learn about different tree selector tools available online and how to use them. \n\n\n\nThe Multiple Dimensions of Tree Defense to Insects – Chad Rigsby \n\n\n\nThis presentation will provide a broad overview of woody plant-herbivorous insect interactions. We will discuss antibiosis- and antixenosis-type plant defenses\, the difference between tolerance and resistance and why each is important\, the role of abiotic stress in these interactions\, insect counter-adaptations to the defenses of their host plants\, and the role of insecticides in managing woody plants. \n\n\n\nAs the Climate Warms\, Trees Feel the Heat – Beth Brantley \n\n\n\nChanging climate\, warmer temperatures\, longer growing seasons\, extreme weather\, increases in precipitation… what does this mean for our trees? We will explore current conditions\, pests and pathogens\, tree responses and discuss opportunities for new tree species on our landscapes. \n\n\n\nStorm Preparedness – Scott Altenhoff \n\n\n\nThis 1-hour presentation will explore how arborists and UF professionals can take proactive measures to protect the trees under their care from the ravages of extreme weather events and to expedite post-storm recovery efforts. Practical tips and BMPs for both commercial and municipal arborists will be discussed as we explore a variety of case studies from Eugene\, OR. Attendees will leave the session with an enhanced understanding of what is required to increase storm resilience at both the individual tree and community levels. \n\n\n\nAlternatives to Invasive Plants – Laura Jull \n\n\n\nWhat can we do about invasive plants? It seems each day\, a new plant is put on invasive plant lists. Wisconsin’s DNR has regulated some of these plants and has placed them on the NR-40 list of invasive species. We will briefly discuss the WI-DNR NR-40 list of invasive woody species and alternative native and non-native species to choose from that have the same\, desirable qualities in the landscape\, but without the invasiveness. \n\n\n\nTrending Tree Insect Issues – Michael Hillstrom \n\n\n\n2021 brought us a resurgence of gypsy moths\, continued expansion of ash dieback and mortality from emerald ash borer\, more white oak mortality and lots of media about ticks\, cicadas and spotted lanternfly. We’ll dissect these topics and highlight the best management options. \n\n\n\nCommunity Trees: Risk or Reward – Lee Mueller \n\n\n\nTrees are often ignored and expected to care for themselves. However\, research has established that regular care helps trees live longer\, provides more benefits\, and costs less to maintain. Join us for a discussion of tree costs and benefits\, maintenance scenarios\, and maximizing the net benefits provided by community trees. \n\n\n\nManaging Urban Areas for Wildlife – Jamie Nack \n\n\n\nProtecting and restoring wildlife habitat in our cities and suburbs is a vital component of wildlife conservation. Well-planned urban habitat can provide critical connectivity within the landscape for wildlife and important “stopover” sites for migratory birds. In return\, urban wildlife provides important connections to nature for urbanites and improves human health and well-being. This presentation will focus on ways to provide habitat for urban wildlife as well as resources and tips for living with wildlife. \n\n\n\nIntroductory Track\n\n\n\nTree Planting and Establishment/Post Planting Care – Adam Alves\, Zac Eckberg \n\n\n\nAdam and Zac will discuss the BMP and real-world implications for putting trees in holes\, and what care is needed to ensure success for the trees we plant. \n\n\n\nForestry Partnerships with Evolving GIS Tools – Tim Bull/Andrew Bartell \n\n\n\nMunicipal forestry is enhanced when we embrace evolving technologies. Web-based GIS tools are designed for immediate access to tree inventories and are critical to planning out daily\, monthly\, and annual forestry operations. Consultants and software designers have made multiple GIS options available in the urban forestry arena. These solutions are designed to be easy to access and headache-free. They can also be expensive. \n\n\n\nWhat about municipalities that want to tackle this challenge on their own? There is something to be said for the satisfaction of confronting something new that we are not accustomed to\, and succeeding. In this presentation\, staff members from the City of Sheboygan will discuss how they approached building a forestry tool within the existing City GIS to meet their management needs. Multiple professionals from different City operations came together to build this tool from scratch. In doing so\, employee relations were strengthened and an intimate knowledge of how GIS programs work was achieved. \n\n\n\nAre you interested in tackling your own GIS forestry problems? Come join us as we share our experiences\, hurdles\, and eventual success to get the City of Sheboygan forestry department moving in the right direction! \n\n\n\nTrees and Construction – Scott Altenhoff \n\n\n\nThis 1 1/2 hour presentation (including a Q & A session) will explore the many considerations involved with properly selecting and protecting trees before\, during\, and after construction/development projects occur. Practical tips and BMPs for both commercial and municipal arborists will be discussed as we explore a variety of case studies from Eugene\, OR. Attendees will leave the session with an enhanced understanding of what it takes to ensure that trees on or near development sites (whether planted or retained) can survive and thrive. \n\n\n\nPlanning for Community Trees: Tools and Approaches – Lee Mueller \n\n\n\nMany communities have adopted tree planting objectives or set urban tree canopy targets. Yet\, urban tree canopy continues to decline. To understand why and develop local strategies that best meet community objectives\, we need planning tools that help coordinate the activities of multiple agencies and partners towards the entire community’s vision. This discussion explores the differences between canopy assessments\, management plans\, ordinances\, and master plans to help advance urban forestry and local goals. \n\n\n\nMore Than a Municipal Object: Tree Advocates Talk for Trees – Jeanne Mueller\, Kevin Westphal\, Olivia Witthun \n\n\n\nFunded by a grant from the Wisconsin DNR\, Cedarburg Green launched a multi-faceted campaign focused on advocating for the city’s urban trees. Join us on a journey through 2020 (and 2021) to learn how a very small group of advocates educated decision makers\, residents\, and children\, AND achieved its goal of a 2021 city budget which included $30K for tree planting\, $50K for site prep\, and more funding for forestry operations. \n\n\n\nWisconsin’s Champion Trees Program – Chris Tall \n\n\n\nThe Champion Tree program recognizes and celebrates the state’s largest trees. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources began documenting these trees in 1941\, inspired by a national program managed by American Forests. This presentation will review the history of the program\, current status of the program\, goals and how to get involved in finding and nominating the largest trees in Wisconsin. \n\n\n\nBusiness Track\n\n\n\nOnboarding New Employees for Mutual Success – Lisa Humenik \n\n\n\nTaking the time to welcome and onboard new employees in a thoughtful and comprehensive manner will contribute to both their success as a member of the team and to yours as a supervisor. We’ll explore the why\, what\, how\, when\, and who of an onboarding process that will set everyone up to have a positive impact on your organization. \n\n\n\nLeading from the Middle – Lisa Humenik \n\n\n\nThose who excel at leading from the middle recognize that it sometimes requires being out in front\, other times it involves pushing from behind\, and most often calls for coming alongside your team to lead by example and coach them toward success. We’ll look at what it takes to build trust and create favorable conditions where everyone is using their strengths\, working as a team\, and moving the organization forward. \n\n\n\nWe are ALL in Sales – Eric Petersen \n\n\n\nEveryone within your organization plays a part in selling your services/products. Learn not only the dynamics of a sales call and how to properly close a sale in this session\, but also how each team member can contribute to selling the right type of work for your company and how to expand your sales with the current customers you already have. This is a not-to-miss session for business owners\, managers\, sales people\, PHC technicians\, ground crews\, or climbing arborists. \n\n\n\nUrban Wood Utilization for Municipalities and Private Tree Service Providers: Historical\, Present\, and Future Opportunities – John Kemppainen\, Paul Morrison\, John Stephenson \n\n\n\nThis session will cover progress made on the urban wood utilization front in recent years\, starting with a brief historical look at the past ten years\, then we will share both current activities and future direction of the now nationwide Urban Wood Network. Our discussion will both provide guidance on how to produce usable logs and materials from removed trees and will seek input on how the Urban Wood Network can better serve arborist members. \n\n\n\nClimbers’ Corner\n\n\n\nWhat Can Go Wrong During Felling and Removals – Don Roppolo \n\n\n\nThere are many things that can quickly and drastically change our day in a bad way when felling and removing trees. Being aware of some of the common problems and understanding how to avoid them can be truly life changing. \n\n\n\nPractical Arborist Solution Session: Rules and Regulations for Applying Pesticides in Wisconsin – Art Fonk \n\n\n\nReview certification\, licensing and the administrative record keeping requirements for commercially applying pesticides in the State of Wisconsin. \n\n\n\nPractical Arborist Solution Session: Mark It Up – Alex Julius \n\n\n\nYou have a new helmet and you need to remember the day you put it into service. How do you mark it? And where do you mark it? Let’s talk about appropriate marking that doesn’t compromise the integrity of your equipment. \n\n\n\nPractical Arborist Solution Session: Identifying Common Conks in Wisconsin – Daniel Lindner \n\n\n\nPresent about five species of conks commonly found in Wisconsin that are indicators of hazard trees. \n\n\n\nPractical Arborist Solution Session: New Gear Show & Tell – Casey Selner \n\n\n\nShowing new gear to the arborist industry. \n\n\n\nPractical Arborist Solution Session: Tree Biology – Les Werner \n\n\n\nExamination of branch attachment\, roots vs. stem tissues\, or wound response (CODIT). \n\n\n\nExamining Fungal Decay in Trees: A Safety Consideration When Climbing – Daniel Lindner \n\n\n\nAn introduction to some of the external signs of decay in trees\, with examples of common fungi that cause decay in Wisconsin. Although some fungi produce small or obscure fruiting bodies (or none at all)\, they can significantly weaken trees and create a hazard for climbers. In particular\, brown-rot fungi can cause structural weakness even at very early stages of decay. Knowing the signs of decay in trees is important for assessing the likelihood that you are dealing with a hazard tree. \n\n\n\nFake Out – Alex Julius \n\n\n\nDo you buy or use climbing equipment? With so much equipment on the market these days\, it’s challenging to know what to buy and from where to buy it. And how can we be certain that what we ordered is what we think it is? How can we be responsible consumers? Learn how to interpret the nuances of climbing equipment and ensure that what you are buying is safe for use in tree care. \n\n\n\nWhat’s on Your Harness? How Can it Enhance Your Climbing Experience? –  Christian Feichtinger\, Don Roppolo  \n\n\n\nWe’ll discuss and demonstrate what’s normally on our harnesses that can be used to help make your climbing experiences safer\, more efficient and gain confidence for both moving and stationary rope systems. \n\n\n\nTree Work Forces and Fun/ Demo Tree Rigging and Removal – Christian Feichtinger\, Don Roppolo \n\n\n\nChristian and Don with talk through different rigging scenarios as they rig the demonstration tree down. They will discuss the forces involved with each and the associated advantages and limitations of each technique/type of equipment.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2022-waa-widnr-virtual-annual-conference/
LOCATION:KI Convention Center\, 333 Main St.\, Green Bay\, WI\, 54301\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/logos-for-2020-annual.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220301T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T055546
CREATED:20220128T172056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T172058Z
UID:10000238-1646128800-1646132400@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Firewood Rules\, Certifications\, and Recommendations across the USA
DESCRIPTION:The federal deregulation of emerald ash borer in January 2021 was widely expected to lead to many changes in the regulatory environment around firewood in the USA. This webinar will highlight the release of a new report written by staff of The Nature Conservancy’s Don’t Move Firewood campaign\, covering what regulations and recommendations are in place a year after the EAB deregulation was finalized. We will describe how the current regulatory environments applying to the inter- and intra-state movement of firewood vary greatly in type and prevalence across the United States. The dynamic situation of many forest pests\, coupled with the different challenges faced by the state agencies’ statutory authorities and priorities\, forest conditions\, and unique geographies\, have all combined to create a complex regulatory mosaic- and as a result\, a very challenging outreach environment.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/firewood-rules-certifications-and-recommendations-across-the-usa/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR