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:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20190101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200610T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200610T131500 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200604T135859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200604T135905Z UID:10000095-1591790400-1591794900@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Free Urban Forest Connections Webinar: The Science and Practice of Managing Forests in Cities DESCRIPTION:The past few months have highlighted the importance of parks and nature in cities. Urban natural areas are critical as refugia\, protecting biodiversity and mitigating the impacts of climate change all while contributing to the health and wellbeing of nearby residents. However\, natural areas are threatened by development as city populations grow\, and are susceptible to invasive plants and fragmentation all of which can lead to a decline in forest health and the benefits they can provide. In this webinar\, Sarah Charlop-Powers and Dr. Clara Pregitzer of the Natural Areas Conservancy will introduce the challenges and opportunities of managing forests in cities\, including 25 case studies from 12 cities across the U.S.\, and Forest Service research ecologist Dr. Rich Hallett will present a silvicultural framework for assessment and management of forests in cities\, adapted from rural forest management practice. Together\, the team will introduce viewers to a new collaborative network of cities and share successful strategies from across the nation. \n\n\n\n1 CEU with live broadcast. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-urban-forest-connections-webinar-the-science-and-practice-of-managing-forests-in-cities/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200414T150747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T150750Z UID:10000035-1591704000-1591704000@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Free TREE Fund Webinar: Fighting Microbes with Microbes to Protect our Native Trees DESCRIPTION:Rachael Antwis\, PhD\, University of Salford \n\n\n\nAsh dieback is a fungal disease sweeping through Europe\, causing up to 95% loss of ash; one our most common tree species. In this seminar\, Dr. Rachael Antwis will provide an overview of the disease\, and how researchers are attempting to limit the loss of this important tree species. She will also discuss her recent research\, funded by the TREE Fund’s Jack Kimmel International Grant\, looking at how natural microbial communities in ash leaves may be important for regulating disease progression within the host. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is co-sponsored by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System \n\n\n\n1 CEU with live broadcast. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-tree-fund-webinar-fighting-microbes-with-microbes-to-protect-our-native-trees/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/treefund-webinar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200602T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200602T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200414T150450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T150846Z UID:10000034-1591099200-1591099200@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Free TREE Fund Webinar: The Calm Before: Tree Adjustments to Wind & Ice Storm Loads DESCRIPTION:Kim D. Coder\, PhD\, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources\, University of Georgia \n\n\n\nTrees grow with\, and adjust to\, large lateral and vertical loads caused by wind and gravity. Storms with strong winds and ice can push trees beyond their ability to reconfigure or fall back to reduce drag. Exceeding tree structural ice and wind load limits cause branch\, root\, and crown failures\, or complete catastrophic loss of the tree. Wind loads greatly increase with small mile-per-hour velocity changes. Storm wind loads and ice storm issues\, and how they impact trees\, will be reviewed. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is co-sponsored by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and ISA Southern Chapter \n\n\n\n1 CEU with live broadcast. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-tree-fund-webinar-the-calm-before-tree-adjustments-to-wind-ice-storm-loads/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/treefund-webinar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200528T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200528T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200515T190357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T190401Z UID:10000084-1590692400-1590696000@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:FREE Northern & Central Area WAA Virtual Networking Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Virtual WAA Networking meeting! Social distancing got you down?  Relax a bit (with a drink of your choice) and network a little bit with some fellow arborists\, and learn a bit more about the WAA during this networking session.This session is moderated WAA board member Luke Haas.  \n\n\n\nRegistration will be limited to the first 25 people. \n\n\n\nTopics to include:   \n\n\n\nWhat’s in store for the WAA for the future?   Discuss how your business has been adapting the recent times. Where can the WAA assist you and what do you think we should be focusing our energy on?  Opportunities to volunteer in WAAArborist ApprenticeshipPlus the arborist wildcard round table   URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-northern-central-area-waa-virtual-networking-meeting/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200528T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200528T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200518T174426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200518T174431Z UID:10000090-1590685200-1590692400@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Work Positioning for Safety with Craig Bachman DESCRIPTION:This unique webinar will cover Work Positioning for Safety and will be lead by West Coast Trainer Craig Bachman. \n\n\n\n2 Free ISA CEUs are available by passing the quiz at the end of the webinar. \n\n\n\nTO WATCH: Go our Facebook page at 6pm EST on June 25th and click on the live video! www.facebook.com/treestuffdotcomClick “Going” to get a reminder from FB! URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-webinar-work-positioning-for-safety-with-craig-bachman/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200527T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200527T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200515T185926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T185929Z UID:10000083-1590606000-1590609600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:FREE Madison Area WAA Virtual Networking Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Virtual WAA Networking meeting! Social distancing got you down?  Relax a bit (with a drink of your choice) and network a little bit with some fellow arborists\, and learn a bit more about the WAA during this networking session.This session is moderated WAA board member Adam Alves.  \n\n\n\nRegistration will be limited to the first 25 people per region  \n\n\n\nTopics include:  \n\n\n\nWhat’s in store for the WAA for the future?   Discuss how your business has been adapting the recent times. Where can the WAA assist you and what do you think we should be focusing our energy on?  Opportunities to volunteer in WAAArborist ApprenticeshipPlus the arborist wildcard round table URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-madison-area-waa-virtual-networking-meeting/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200522T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200522T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200507T150916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T150949Z UID:10000081-1590148800-1590152400@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Free Webinar from ISA Michigan: Tree Selection DESCRIPTION:“The right tree in the right place.” This webinar will present information on the benefits of trees in the landscape. We will go over site characteristics that should be thought of prior to planting. Discussion of specific tree characteristics and how they enhance or detract for landscapes. How to select the best quality trees in the nursery will be talked about as well. \n\n\n\nInstructor: Jeremy Hertz\, Family Tree Doctor \n\n\n\nJeremy has been an ISA certified arborist since 1995 and started Family Tree Doctor in 1997. Jeremy has been a classroom teacher and presenter throughout his career. He has been married for 26 years and has two boys\, 10 and 12 years old. \n\n\n\nFamily Tree Doctor is a plant health care company that services commercial and residential landscape healthcare. Pruning constitutes a large part of the total services percentage. \n\n\n\n1 CEU \n\n\n\nMust register beforehand to get the zoom link. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-webinar-from-isa-michigan-tree-selection/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200521T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200521T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200518T171930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200518T171934Z UID:10000089-1590073200-1590076800@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Conifer Bark Beetles DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Don Grosman\, Technology Advancement Manager at Arborjet and Chris Fettig\, Entomologist with USDA Forest Service\, Pacific Southwest Research Station\, Davis\, CA \n\n\n\nThis webinar will focus on identification of different conifer bark beetles. We will review the severity of the pest threats and possible treatment options following the integrated pest management process with a trunk injection focus. Review pest ID\, life cycles and IPM for southern pine beetle\, Ips engraver beetle\, black turpentine beetle\, western pine beetle\, mountain pine beetle\, spruce beetle\, etc. \n\n\n\n1 CEU with live broadcast. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-webinar-conifer-bark-beetles/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200520T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200520T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200515T185554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T190031Z UID:10000082-1590001200-1590004800@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:FREE Milwaukee Area WAA Virtual Networking Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Virtual WAA Networking meeting! Social distancing got you down?  Relax a bit (with a drink of your choice) and network a little bit with some fellow arborists\, and learn a bit more about the WAA during this networking session.This session is moderated WAA board member August Hoppe.  \n\n\n\nRegistration will be limited to the first 25 people. \n\n\n\nTopics to include:   \n\n\n\nWhat’s in store for the WAA for the future?   Discuss how your business has been adapting the recent times. Where can the WAA assist you and what do you think we should be focusing our energy on?  Opportunities to volunteer in WAAArborist ApprenticeshipPlus the arborist wildcard round table   URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-waa-virtual-networking-meeting/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200520T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200520T161500 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200505T133011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200505T133013Z UID:10000077-1589979600-1589991300@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Stump Grinder Operations & Safety DESCRIPTION:Join us online for this informative workshop taught by Jeff Thierbach\, BCMA\, Utility Specialist\, CTSP\, and RCA. This 3 hour class covers ANSI and OSHA standards\, accident prevention\, stump grinder devices\, safety devices\, transporting\, setting up the job\, and much more! \n\n\n\nSponsored by Bandit Industries\, Inc. and ArboRisk \n\n\n\n3 CEU’s for ISA and CTSP. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/webinar-stump-grinder-operations-safety/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events ORGANIZER;CN="Streamside Green%2C LLC":MAILTO:info@streamsidegreen.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200519T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200519T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200221T220025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200501T153751Z UID:10000062-1589875200-1589907600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Cancelled: SAWW Level 3 Chainsaw Safety Training DESCRIPTION:Join SAWW trainer Luke Saunders\, Forester\, Adaptive Restoration LLC\, for a hands-on training in chainsaw use\, maintenance\, and technique. Spend time both outside and in the classroom\, practicing how to operate chainsaws safely\, comfortably\, and productively. \n\n\n\nThis class is part three of a four level series through the Safety and Woods Working training program (SAWW). \n\n\n\nTopics covered include review of information from Levels 1 & 2\, focus on planning and executing difficult tree felling\, precision at the stump\, and planning and executing limbing and bucking. \n\n\n\nHands-on training gives participants the opportunity to fell and limb or buck at least one tree. Helmets are mandatory. Participants must be prepared to work and bring their own personal protective equipment\, chainsaw(s) and tools for maintenance. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/saww-level-3-chainsaw-safety-training/ LOCATION:Riveredge Nature Center\, 4458 County HWY Y\, Saukville\, Wisconsin\, 53080\, United States CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events ORGANIZER;CN="Luke Saunders%2C Forester%2C Adaptive Restoration LLC":MAILTO:luke.saunders@adaptiverestoration.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200515T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200515T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200507T150644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T150647Z UID:10000080-1589544000-1589547600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Free Webinar from ISA Michigan: Tree ID DESCRIPTION:What Tree is that? How do I go about the ID process? Plant classification is discussed\, including how scientific names are used. We will talk about what scientific names are\, and how they are used and written in classifying trees. Tree growth habit\, texture\, and coloration will be discussed in relation to tree ID. Discussion of leaf types and characteristics will be discussed in relation to tree ID. Discussion of leaf types and characteristics will be explained and how they can be used to help with ID. How to ID trees without foliage by using bud and twig attributes will be explained. \n\n\n\nInstructor: Jeremy Hertz\, Family Tree Doctor \n\n\n\nJeremy has been an ISA certified arborist since 1995 and started Family Tree Doctor in 1997. Jeremy has been a classroom teacher and presenter throughout his career. He has been married for 26 years and has two boys\, 10 and 12 years old. \n\n\n\nFamily Tree Doctor is a plant health care company that services commercial and residential landscape healthcare. Pruning constitutes a large part of the total services percentage \n\n\n\n1 CEU \n\n\n\nMust register beforehand to get the zoom link. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-webinar-from-isa-michigan-tree-id/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200514T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200414T152938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T152941Z UID:10000037-1589454000-1589454000@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Free Urban Forestry Today Webcast: Detection of Internal Decay in Trees using Tomography DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Nicholas Brazee\, Extension Plant Pathologist\, University of Massachusetts Extension\, as he discusses the use of sonic and electrical resistance tomography for the detection of decay in urban trees.  \n\n\n\n1 CEU with live broadcast and survey. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-urban-forestry-today-webcast-detection-of-internal-decay-in-trees-using-tomography/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200513T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200513T131500 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200414T164038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T164041Z UID:10000038-1589371200-1589375700@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Urban Forest Connections Webinar: Addressing Tree Canopy Loss through Stronger Ordinances and other Policy Tools DESCRIPTION:Karen Cappiella\, Center for Watershed ProtectionLydia Scott\, Chicago Region Trees Initiative \n\n\n\nAcross the country\, a number of cities are setting ambitious tree canopy goals to fight the trend of a decline in tree canopy. Among the many causes of canopy loss\, development is a key driver\, and is one that communities can significantly influence through local codes\, ordinances and other planning tools. In 2018\, the Center for Watershed Protection released the guide “Making your Community Forest-Friendly: A Worksheet for Review of Municipal Codes and Ordinances” to help communities better address these challenges. In this webinar\, Karen Cappiella of the Center for Watershed Protection will provide an overview of this tool and share a related research project that is being conducted in the Delaware River watershed. Lydia Scott of the Chicago Region Trees Initiative will share successful strategies and lessons learned from efforts to help strengthen tree preservation ordinances across the 284 municipalities in the Chicago region and also across the state of Illinois. \n\n\n\n1.25 CEU’s with live broadcast. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/urban-forest-connections-webinar-addressing-tree-canopy-loss-through-stronger-ordinances-and-other-policy-tools/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200513T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200513T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200507T150128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T150214Z UID:10000079-1589367600-1589371200@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Free Webinar from ISA Michigan: Getting the Most Out of Tree Injections DESCRIPTION:The use of tree and trunk injections by tree service companies has increased rapidly in recent years.  A variety of compounds including nutrients\, insecticides\, and fungicides can be effectively applied via the tree’s vascular system.  Achieving rapid uptake and distribution of injected chemicals within trees\, however\, can sometimes be difficult.  Dr. Bert Cregg (Michigan State University\, Departments of Horticulture and Forestry) will discuss how soil\, tree\, and weather interact to control sap flow and will provide tips to ensure optimal uptake during injection applications. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Bert Cregg\, Ph.D. \n\n\n\nDr. Bert Cregg is a Professor of Horticulture and Forestry at Michigan State University. He holds a doctorate in Forest Resources from the University of Georgia.  Dr. Cregg’s lab conducts research on the physiology and management of trees in landscape\, nursery and Christmas tree systems.  Prior to joining the faculty at MSU he was a research plant physiologist for the US Forest Service and International Paper.     \n\n\n\n1 CEU \n\n\n\nMust register beforehand to get the zoom link. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-webinar-from-isa-michigan-getting-the-most-out-of-tree-injections/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200513T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200414T165049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T165052Z UID:10000065-1589364000-1589367600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Free EAB University Webinar: Integrated Chemical & Bio Control of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid: A Resource Manager's Guide DESCRIPTION:Albert “Bud” Mayfield\, USDA Forest Service\, Southern Region. Additional authors are Scott M. Salom\, Kenton Sumpter\, Tom McAvoy\, Noel F. Schneeberger and Rusty Rhea. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-eab-university-webinar-integrated-chemical-bio-control-of-hemlock-woolly-adelgid-a-resource-managers-guide/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200512T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200512T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200414T150125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T150129Z UID:10000033-1589284800-1589284800@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Free TREE Fund Webinar: Sidewalks\, Urban Plazas and Tree Roots DESCRIPTION:Tree growth in urban areas is most limited by the lack of soil volume available for root development. This talk will discuss these limitations and share the results of research that compares different below grade treatments. The research studies are a ten-year comparison of four different treatments and a three-year comparison of six different treatment. The treatment can make a significant difference in root development and above ground tree characteristics as will be shown in photographs and with growth data. \n\n\n\nE. Thomas Smiley\, PhD\, Bartlett Tree Research Lab \n\n\n\nThis webinar is co-sponsored by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and ISA Southern Chapter \n\n\n\n1 CEU with live broadcast. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-tree-fund-webinar-sidewalks-urban-plazas-and-tree-roots/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/treefund-webinar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200508T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200508T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200507T145703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200507T145707Z UID:10000078-1588939200-1588942800@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Free Webinar from ISA Michigan: Tree Defect Walk DESCRIPTION:Trees in the urban environment live a much tougher life than those living in the forest. Let’s take a walk through a public park and look at some defects that these urban trees are dealing with and what can be done to mitigate the risks associated with them. This walk with cover defects brought on by the environment\, humans and other pests. Instructor: Jake Carufel\, Canopy Climbers Tree Service \n\n\n\nJake Carufel has been a Certified Arborist since 2012 as well as a CTSP since 2010. His passion for trees started with tree climbing which progressed into becoming the Michigan Tree Climbing Champion in 2016. He runs a small tree preservation company based out of Lexington\, Michigan that loves working with big old trees! \n\n\n\n1 CEU \n\n\n\nYou must register in advance to get the zoom link. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-webinar-from-isa-michigan-tree-defect-walk/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200506T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200506T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200221T215629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200501T153711Z UID:10000060-1588752000-1588784400@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Cancelled: SAWW Level 2 Chainsaw Safety Training DESCRIPTION:Join SAWW trainer Luke Saunders\, Forester\, Adaptive Restoration LLC\, for a hands-on training in chainsaw use\, maintenance\, and technique. Spend time both outside and in the classroom\, practicing how to operate chainsaws safely\, comfortably\, and productively. \n\n\n\nThis class is part two of a four level series through the Safety and Woods Working training program (SAWW). \n\n\n\nTopics include: basic chainsaw maintenance; review of the cutter tooth and hands-on sharpening; introduction to wedges; planning and executing tree felling; planning and executing limbing and bucking. \n\n\n\nHands-on training gives participants the opportunity to fell at least one tree. You are encouraged to bring your own equipment and lunch; helmets are mandatory. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/saww-level-2-chainsaw-safety-training/ LOCATION:Riveredge Nature Center\, 4458 County HWY Y\, Saukville\, Wisconsin\, 53080\, United States CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events ORGANIZER;CN="Luke Saunders%2C Forester%2C Adaptive Restoration LLC":MAILTO:luke.saunders@adaptiverestoration.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200505T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200505T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200501T153535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200501T153537Z UID:10000076-1588676400-1588680000@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Free NICH Webinar: Doing Business Under Difficult Circumstances - Finding the Resources You Need! DESCRIPTION:As Covid-19 continues to change our lives on a weekly and sometimes daily basis\, this webinar will provide you with direction to useful resources for continuing to conduct business during these interesting times. Over the past weeks\, companies and organizations have been working on creative ideas to help their networks. This webinar will help to organize some of these resources and connect you to our Consumer Horticulture Network. Whether you’re looking for help with holding crops\, managing plant diseases\, selling online\, social media marketing\, or a combination of all of those things\, we seek to help you find the resources you’re looking for in a time where we all need to lean on each other – from 6ft away. We hope you’ll put on your creative thinking hats and join us for a webinar full of inspiration and hope for the consumer horticulture industry! Restrictions and regulations are best monitored at a state and local level\, while we would love to provide accurate information on those issues\, we acknowledge those matters should be left to your local trade organizations and extension offices. \n\n\n\nBrought to you by NICH – The National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture www.consumerhort.org \n\n\n\nNO CEU’S PROVIDED! URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-nich-webinar-doing-business-under-difficult-circumstances-finding-the-resources-you-need/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200429T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200429T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200414T210820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T210823Z UID:10000074-1588172400-1588176000@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Being Invaded by Invasives DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dawn Fluharty\, Northwest Regional Technical Manager \n\n\n\nThis course will focus on identification of various invasive tree pests and diseases. We will review the severity of the threat and possible treatment options following the integrated pest management process with a trunk injection focus. Intro to IPM defined by DPR. Identification of invasive pests and their life cycles and potential spread and damage. Review of possible IPM for SAPW\, GSOB\, ISHB\, SOD\, BOB\, SLF\, EAB\, ALB and Gypsy moth\, etc. \n\n\n\nCEU’s will be provided. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-webinar-being-invaded-by-invasives/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200429T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200429T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200414T164839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T164842Z UID:10000064-1588154400-1588158000@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Free EAB University Webinar: Forest Invaders to Watch for and How to Manage Them Part 2: Spotted Lanternfly\, Gypsy Moth\, and Hemlock Wooly Adelgid DESCRIPTION:Cliff Sadof\, Carrie Tauscher\, and Elizabeth Barnes (Purdue University) \n\n\n\nWhat’s that on your tree?!? We’ll tell you about how to identify\, treat\, and where to find three invasive species to watch out for on the outside of your trees: spotted lanternfly\, hemlock wooly adelgid\, and gypsy moth. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-eab-university-webinar-forest-invaders-to-watch-for-and-how-to-manage-them-part-2-spotted-lanternfly-gypsy-moth-and-hemlock-wooly-adelgid/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200428T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200428T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200421T190235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T190516Z UID:10000075-1588073400-1588089600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Chipper Safety Webinar DESCRIPTION:Join us online for this informative workshop taught by Jeff Thierbach\, BCMA\, Utility Specialist\, CTSP\, and RCA. This 4.5 hour class covers ANSI and OSHA standards\, accident prevention\, types of chippers\, chipper safety devices\, transporting a chipper\, setting up at a job site\, traffic control\, and much more! \n\n\n\n4.0 CEU’s will be available. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/chipper-safety-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events ORGANIZER;CN="Streamside Green%2C LLC":MAILTO:info@streamsidegreen.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200428T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200430T113000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200221T213736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200319T141846Z UID:10000059-1588060800-1588246200@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED. DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED. \n\n\n\nDue to COVID-19\, we are taking steps to ensure the health and safety of our members and our leadership team. We are monitoring all guidelines and updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Wisconsin Department of Health.  We are taking extra precautions to do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19. \n\n\n\nThe March 18th Day\nof Service will be rescheduled for a later date.The April 2nd BOD\nmeeting will be switched to an online Zoom Meeting. The April 27th ISA\nTree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) RENEWAL will be rescheduled for a\nlater date.  The ISA will be working directly with the WAA to ensure no\none is penalized if their credential expires due to this cancellation.  Please\nbe patient as we work thru the rescheduling or refund process.  We will\nkeep you updated via email.The April 28th to\nApril 30th ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) will\nbe rescheduled for a later date.  Again\,please be patient as we work thru the rescheduling\nor refund process.  We will keep you updated via email.\n\n\n\nWe will continue to monitor local and federal government\nrecommendations closely\, as the current status continues to evolve. Future\nupdates\, if any\, will be shared via email.  We recognize this is an\nunprecedented and unique situation and appreciate your flexibility and support.\nOur website will be updated as soon as possible with all changes. \n\n\n\nThank you for supporting these efforts\, \n\n\n\nThe WAA Governance Committee \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Hotel Information: https://hotelguides.com/wisconsin/fond-du-lac-wi-hotels.html Facility Information: https://www.fdl.wi.gov/parks/parks/ See Course Flyer for additional information. \n\n\n\n ABOUT THE COURSE The 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. 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. \n\n\n\n Hosted by: The Wisconsin Arborist Association Instructor: Mr. Don Roppolo Don Roppolo is the Manager of Arboricultural Training for Davey Tree. He has been working in the tree care industry for 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. \n\n\n\nTENTATIVE AGENDA Day 1: Educational Session (8:00am – 5:00pm) Course Opening Module 1: Introduction to Tree Risk Assessment Break Module 2: Levels of Assessment Module 3: Target Assessment Lunch Module 4: Site Assessment Break Module 5: Tree Biology and Mechanics Day 2: Educational Session (8:00am – 5:00pm) Module 6: Tree Inspection and Assessment Break Module 7: Data Analysis and Risk Categorization (indoors) Module 7: Field Activity (outdoors) Lunch Module 8: Mitigation Module 9: Reporting Break Review and Exam Information Day 3: Exam (8:00am – 11:30am) Written exam Performance-based exam *Schedule subject to adjustment \n\n\n\nCOURSE CONTENT Tree 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. Data 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. Risk 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\nTREE RISK ASSESSMENT QUALIFICATION INFORMATION The Tree Risk Assessment Qualification is valid for five years from the date the TRAQ exam is passed. The qualification holder is required to take the course and pass the exam every five years in order to maintain the qualification. \n\n\n\n COURSE ELIGIBILITY To be able to register for the course and take the exam\, you must have earned one of the following credentials:  ISA Certified Arborist® or ISA Board Certified Master Arborist®   ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified  A degree in arboriculture\, urban forestry\, traditional forestry\, or horticulture that is part of a national qualifications framework or is from a college or university.  A national certification or certificate in arboriculture (see a complete list in the TRAQ handbook)  ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA) status  Licensing or Certification from an approved state/province program (see a complete list in the TRAQ handbook)  SAF Certified Forester Included in your registration:  –   course registration  –   exam fee  –   the TRAQ manual (shipped via UPS to the address you provide (No PO Boxes)  –   the TRAQ workbook (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)  –   coffee and breakfast items  –   lunch\, beverages and snacks for the day Travel and lodging is on your own. What is required to bring to the class:  – your government issued photo ID  – your TRAQ Manual (shipped via UPS to the address you provide)  – your TRAQ Workbook (shipped via UPS to the address you provide)  – 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  Special Testing Accommodations Requests: If you have an accommodation request\, please complete the Special Accommodations \n\n\n\nRequest Form and submit it with your application. You may find the form online at  \n\n\n\nhttp://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 URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-events-isa-tree-risk-assessment-qualification-traq-renewal-registration-april-28-30-2020/ LOCATION:City of Fond Du Lac Lakeside Park Pavilion\, 71 Promen Dr.\, 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:20200427T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200427T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200414T210332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T210335Z UID:10000073-1588003200-1588006800@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Beetlemania DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dawn Fluharty\, Northwest Regional Technical Manager \n\n\n\nThis course will focus on identification of different types of beetles and some of the diseases they carry. We will review treatment options following the integrated pest management process with a trunk injection update. Intro to IPM defined by DPR. Review pest ID and life cycles and IPM for PBB\, GSOB\, ISHB\, Elm leaf beetle\, tortoise beetle\, Bronze Birch Borer\, Western oak bark beetle\, etc. \n\n\n\nCEU’s will be provided. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-webinar-beetlemania/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200427T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200427T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200414T205613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T205616Z UID:10000072-1587996000-1587999600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Plant Health Care DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Kevin Brewer\, Northeast Regional Technical Manager \n\n\n\nPreventative PHC\, techniques to avoid decline in tree health. \n\n\n\nCEU’s will be provided. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-webinar-plant-health-care/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200424T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200424T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200414T204646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T204649Z UID:10000071-1587697200-1587744000@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Diagnosing and Managing Abiotic Disorders DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Emmett Muennink\, BCMA\, South Central Regional Technical Manager \n\n\n\nWe’ll discuss the tree diagnostic process\, show examples of common abiotic disorders and present practical management strategies to implement in your PHC program. \n\n\n\nCEU’s will be provided. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-webinar-diagnosing-and-managing-abiotic-disorders/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200422T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200414T202450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T202453Z UID:10000070-1587560400-1587564000@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Bur Oak Blight & Two-lined Chestnut Borer DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Jay Goughnour\, Upper Midwest Regional Technical Manager \n\n\n\nWe’ll talk about Bur Oak Blight identification\, symptoms and treatment protocols. We’ll also discuss the secondary pest\, Two-Lined Chestnut borer\, and how using a combination of treatment protocols can help save these trees from both of these issues. \n\n\n\nCEUs will be provided. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-webinar-bur-oak-blight-two-lined-chestnut-borer/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200422T100000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200414T164612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T164616Z UID:10000063-1587549600-1587549600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Free EAB University Webinar: Forest Invaders to Watch for and How to Manage Them Part 1: Emerald Ash Borer\, Thousand Cankers Disease\, and Asian Longhorned Beetle DESCRIPTION:Cliff Sadof\, Carrie Tauscher\, and Elizabeth Barnes (Purdue University) \n\n\n\nSomething chewing up your tree trunks? This webinar will cover the basics of identification and treatment of three major invasive woodborers: emerald ash borer\, Asian longhorned beetle\, and thousand cankers disease and the identification of their host plants. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-eab-university-webinar-forest-invaders-to-watch-for-and-how-to-manage-them-part-1-emerald-ash-borer-thousand-cankers-disease-and-asian-longhorned-beetle/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200421T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200421T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T171545 CREATED:20200414T145253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T145614Z UID:10000032-1587470400-1587470400@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Free TREE Fund Webinar: A simple technique for online street tree inventories – is it right for my community? DESCRIPTION:Street tree inventories are fundamentally important for municipal urban forest management\, but collecting and maintaining inventory data is expensive and time-consuming. So we asked the question\, “Can we generate high-quality data about street trees remotely using online street-level photos?” This presentation discusses the level of detail and data quality associated with virtual surveys conducted using Google Street View. Attendees will learn about some pros and cons of these virtual surveys\, and consider whether this simple online technique might be useful for generating street tree data in their own communities. \n\n\n\nBio: Dr. Adam Berland is an Assistant Professor of Geography at Ball State University. He studies patterns and drivers of change in the geographic distribution of urban trees using field data and geospatial technologies. Recently he has been studying innovative ways of generating street tree data using free tools and simple techniques. \n\n\n\n1 CEU with live broadcast. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-tree-fund-webinar-a-simple-technique-for-online-street-tree-inventories-is-it-right-for-my-community/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/treefund-webinar.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR