BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WAA-ISA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20250227T151812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T153356Z UID:10000563-1744286400-1744300800@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Agroforestry: 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 3 grafted apple trees in 7-gallon felt pots. \n\n\n\n\n\nTo register\, visit https://secure.riveredgenaturecenter.org/np/clients/riveredgenaturecenter/eventRegistration.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&event=1671 URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/agroforestry-apple-tree-grafting-with-dan-bussey-2/ LOCATION:Wisconsin CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/apple-tree-grafting-class-scaled-e1738782664445.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20250312T114153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T114158Z UID:10000569-1744282800-1744286400@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Urban Forestry Today Webinar: They're Coming... The 2025 Pests of the Landscape DESCRIPTION:​Join Margery Daughtrey\, PhD\, and Daniel Gilrein\, Cornell University\, as they return to discuss the potential insects and diseases of importance for the upcoming growing season. \n\n\n\n​​Pre-register or attend the free Noonhour (Eastern) broadcast live 4/10/25 at no cost & receive an ISA/MCA CEU by clicking here or by visiting www.joinwebinar.com & entering: 966-564-635  \n\n\n\n(Space will be limited – all attendees are strongly encouraged to join promptly\, the day of the broadcast) \n\n\n\n1.0 ISA CEU with live broadcast. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/urban-forestry-today-webinar-theyre-coming-the-2025-pests-of-the-landscape/ LOCATION:Wisconsin 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:20250312T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T143000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20250227T150417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T150419Z UID:10000562-1741770000-1741789800@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:AGROFORESTRY: PRUNING\, COPPICING AND TREE RELEASE DESCRIPTION:Join Matt Smith\, a professional Restoration Ecologist with over 22 years of experience\, for an entirely outside hands-on field demonstration in the arts of pruning\, coppicing and tree release for restoration and landscaping. Please dress for the weather and bring a lunch. \n\n\n\n\n\nTo register\, visit https://secure.riveredgenaturecenter.org/np/clients/riveredgenaturecenter/eventRegistration.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&event=1666 URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/agroforestry-pruning-coppicing-and-tree-release/ LOCATION:Wisconsin CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Pruning-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20240919T153307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T153308Z UID:10000520-1740297600-1740762000@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:UCFS Municipal Forestry Institute DESCRIPTION:The Municipal Forestry Institute is an inclusive\, immersive\, and transformative educational experience that empowers urban forestry leaders to gain valuable and practical insights from prominent figures\, experts\, and peers in the field of urban forestry. Read below to find out if MFI is right for you. \n\n\n\nThe MFI curriculum focuses on the human side of urban forestry and the development of leadership skills rather than the technical aspects of urban forestry or arboriculture. Principles and practices gleaned from a wide range of disciplines are incorporated into training sessions. Participants are challenged to expand their personal and professional boundaries and develop their role as a leader in the urban forestry profession. \n\n\n\nRegistration deadline is October 1st. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/ucfs-municipal-forestry-institute/ LOCATION:Hilton Santa Cruz/ Scotts Valley\, 6001 La Madrona Drive\, Santa Cruz\, California\, 95060\, United States CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/UCFS-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20241112T145448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T145707Z UID:10000535-1739952000-1740157200@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2025 Biennial Apprenticeship Conference DESCRIPTION:Feb. 19 – 21\, 2025 \n\n\n\nKalahari Resort | Wisconsin Dells \n\n\n\nGet the Wisconsin Apprenticeship Advantage\n\n\n\nJoin apprenticeship professionals Feb. 19-21 to gain access to cutting-edge resources\, explore innovative ideas and tools\, and discover how Wisconsin’s apprenticeship programs are shaping the future of our workforce. \n\n\n\nThis conference provides an opportunity for you to connect with peers who support apprenticeship across multiple professions throughout Wisconsin. Network with each other\, find out what partners are doing\, learn best practices\, and take away valuable knowledge on how to advance the apprenticeship advantage. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nEducators\n\n\n\nEmployers\n\n\n\nIndustry associations\n\n\n\nLabor management organizations\n\n\n\nTraining providers\n\n\n\nYouth Apprenticeship consortia members\n\n\n\nLocal and state agency partners\n\n\n\nNonprofit employment organizations\n\n\n\nHuman resource professionals\n\n\n\nOther state apprenticeship agencies\n\n\n\nNational apprenticeship intermediaries\n\n\n\nOthers interested in the Wisconsin apprenticeship system\n\n\n\n\nRegister now through Dec. 13 and take advantage of early-bird rates. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2025-biennial-apprenticeship-conference/ LOCATION:Wisconsin ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/title-Apprenticeships-Biennial-Conference.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250217T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250217T183000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20241211T172542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T135755Z UID:10000538-1739813400-1739817000@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Ascent Event Climbing Competition at the WAA/DNR Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Monday evening at the WAA/DNR Annual conference from 5:30-6:30 pm\, right before the blue light special\, the WAA TCC will be hosting another ascent event to see who is the fastest climber in GB land. \n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\nClimbers of all skill levels encouraged to compete.\n\n\n\nLimited to the first 24 climbers to register.\n\n\n\nPre-registration is required.\n\n\n\nSign up deadline is February 14\, 2025 (REGISTRATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED!)\n\n\n\n\nWhat To Bring/What to Expect:\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring your approved ascent system for 11 mm Courant Rebel rope.\n\n\n\nProper PPE etiquette per ANSI standards will be followed for the event (not provided\, must bring your own).\n\n\n\nThe WAA will provide full-body harnesses for all to use.\n\n\n\nTwo ropes will be set up for head-to-head competition.\n\n\n\n\nQuestions:\n\n\n\nContact Gary Kohler URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/ascent-event-climbing-competition-at-the-waa-dnr-annual-conference-2/ LOCATION:Wisconsin CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ascent-event-pic-e1702486506250.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250217T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250217T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20241216T175411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T175414Z UID:10000540-1739793600-1739808000@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:ISA Certified Arborist\, Utility Specialist\, and Municipal Specialist Exam DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: January 30\, 2025 \n\n\n\nSeats Available: 35 \n\n\n\nMinimum Seating: 5 \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 starts at 12:00pm and exam begins promptly at 12:30pm. This exam is being held in conjunction with the WAA Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-certified-arborist-utility-specialist-and-municipal-specialist-exam-13/ LOCATION:Wisconsin 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:20250217T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20241209T200518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T133909Z UID:10000537-1739775600-1739880000@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Call for Poster Presentations at the WAA/DNR Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin Arborist Association will be hosting poster presentation sessions for the 2nd time at the WAA/WI DNR annual conference in Green Bay on Feb 17th and 18th 2025.  Poster presentation is a great way to engage with peer professionals in sharing novel ideas and experience in arboriculture\, urban forestry and landscape horticulture field.  Join the poster presentation by submitting an online abstract (250- 350 words max) before Jan 17th\, 2025. \n\n\n\nSubmit Your Abstract by Applying Here \n\n\n\nGoal of the poster presentation: \n\n\n\nTo provide opportunities for students\, researchers\, and professionals at the 2025 WAA/WI DNR’s Annual Conference to present\, disseminate and highlight the practice of arboriculture\, urban forestry\, and landscape horticulture. \n\n\n\nPoster Submission Application: \n\n\n\n\nFirst and Last Name (primary author)\n\n(if a student\, include name of their research advisor\, instructor\, or supervisor)\n\n\n\n\n\nName and Address of your Institution/Agency/ Business/ Organization/ Others\n\n\n\nContact Info: Email\, Phone Number\n\n\n\nChoose the relevant poster category that you propose to present: A) Research B) Education C) Outreach Project D) Community Project E) Internship Project\n\n\n\nTitle of your poster and abstract (250- 350 words max)\n\n\n\nSubmission deadline: Jan 17th\, 2025 (Friday)\n\n\n\nMust be a registered attendee at the WAA/WI DNR annual conference during poster presentation.\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Guidelines: \n\n\n\n\nPoster Size (inches): Minimum: 36” x 36”\, Maximum: 44” x 44”\n\n\n\nWAA provides: Designated space\, Poster easel stand\, foam board\, binder clips (for poster attachment) \n\n\n\nPoster Setup time: Mon. Feb 17th from 7:00 – 9:00 am\n\n\n\nPoster Session Schedule during conference: (Authors must be at their poster during session time listed in the program to present their information and answer questions.) Mon. Feb 17th from 10:00 – 10:30 am / Mon. Feb 17th from 2:30 – 3:00 pm / Tues. Feb 18th from 10:30 – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nPoster Removal Time: Tues. Feb. 18th from 11:00 – 12:00 pm (Note: All poster presenters will receive participant certificate and will be honored at the WAA Annual Conference Luncheon on Tues. Feb. 18th.)\n\n\n\nPoster must avoid commercialism\, promotion\, or advertisement.\n\n\n\nFont Size: 24 – 48 point font (that you can read from 2-3 ft. away)\n\n\n\n\nPoster Content layout: \n\n\n\n\nPoster Title:\n\n\n\nAuthor(s):\n\n\n\nInstitution/ Business/ Organization/ Agency:\n\n\n\nAddress:\n\n\n\nContent Layout:\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nCategories: (Choose one of the relevant category layouts as a guideline in designing your poster) \n\n\n\n\nResearch (Summarize research findings with statistical analysis) (include all the below)\n\na) Abstract b) Introduction c) Methods and Materials d) Results and Discussion e) Literature Citation; Include figures\, tables\, photos.\n\n\n\n\n\nEducation (Present a specific educational topic like Preventing Stem girdling root\, Spotted lanternfly Management):\n\na) Goal b) Rationale c) Infographics d) Benefits e) Citation Sources\n\n\n\n\n\nOutreach Program (Hands on activities/training programs for youths\, underserved audience\, professionals\, and consumers):\n\na) Goal b) Rationale C) Program Planning and Execution D) Program Evaluation and Results E) Program Impacts and Outcomes; Include visuals\, figures\, tables\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Project (engaging with local/ regional communities in urban forest development and management related projects like Champion tree project\, Heritage Oak project):\n\na) Goal b) Rationale c) Impact of the project e) Future Steps F) Acknowledgement; Include visuals\n\n\n\n\n\nInternship Project (Share a project experience that you completed while working with a company\, organization\, institute e.g. tree inventory\, restoration):\n\na) Learning Objectives b) Key responsibilities c) Skills/ Techniques gained d) Overall experience e) Acknowledgement ; Include visuals\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources: \n\n\n\n\n\nCreating a poster: UW Madison\, The Writing Center \n\n\n\nhttps://writing.wisc.edu/handbook/assignments/posterpresentations/ \n\n\n\n\nInternship Poster: Virginia Wesleyan University  \n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.vwu.edu/academics/the-lighthouse/internship-posters.php \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or need assistance? \n\n\n\nVijai Pandian\, WAA Educational Advisor \n\n\n\nTina Johnson\, WAA Chapter Executive URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/call-for-poster-presentations-at-the-waa-dnr-annual-conference-2/ LOCATION:Wisconsin CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Posters-at-2024-AC-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20241218T144433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T131114Z UID:10000536-1739710800-1739894400@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2025 WAA/WIDNR Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:60+ Years of Enhancing the Urban Forests in WisconsinFebruary 16-18\, 2025Hyatt & KI Convention Center • Green Bay\, WI \n\n\n\nGreen Bay can’t wait for the arborists to return for the WAA & WIDNR Annual Winter Conference! The Program Committee outdid themselves again with this year’s line-up. See details below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information \n\n\n\nReservations can now be made for the annual conference.  We have blocks in three hotels this year! \n\n\n\nHyatt (host hotel)= Attached to KI Convention Center at 333 Main St. SOLD OUT (Hotels below still available) \n\n\n\nHampton Inn = Attached to KI Convention Center at 201 Main St.\, SOLD OUT (Hotels below still available) \n\n\n\nHotel Northland – 1 block from KI Convention Center at 302 N. Adams St.\, $140/night for a standard king\, $160/night for a double queen\, 920-393-7499.  Indicate you are part of the WI Arborist Association Room Block or use this link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1732737135839&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink. Please make hotel reservations before January 31\, 2025. \n\n\n\nQuality Inn – 0.6 mi. from KI Convention Center at 321 S. Washington St.\, 920-437-8771\, $85/night for a single or double room. Use this link to book a room: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/EE59S0. Please make hotel reservations before February 2\, 2025. \n\n\n\nAlternative Hotels \n\n\n\nSt. Brendan’s Inn = 0.6 mi. from KI Conv Center at 234 S. Washington St.\, 920-884-8484 \n\n\n\nHawthorn Suites = 2.7 mi. from KI Conv Center at 335 W. Joseph St.\, 920-435-2222 \n\n\n\nMore can be found at:http://www.kiconventioncenter.org/explore-green-bay/hotels-and-overflow-facilities/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Information \n\n\n\nDownload the Conference Brochure for the full agenda. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration available online until February 11th. WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME AT THE CONFERENCE AT DELAYED PRICING. Pre-Registration is now closed!\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Discount available until February 2nd.  Prices will go up on February 3rd.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\nEarly Bird Registration: WAA Member $300\, Non-Member $325\, Full-Time Students $70\n\n\n\nSunday Only: WAA Member $150\, Non-Member $175\n\n\n\nMonday Only: WAA Member $160\, Non-Member $185\n\n\n\nTuesday Only: WAA Member $150\, Non-Member $175\n\n\n\nDelayed Registration Fee (after February 2nd): add $45 per person (except students)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo become a WAA member or renew your membership\, click here. Not sure if you are a member\, contact Tina Johnson at the link below for registration questions. \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION COST IS PER PERSON. THIS MEANS THAT IF SOMEONE FROM YOUR COMPANY IS NOT A WAA MEMBER\, THEY DO NOT GET MEMBER PRICING! \n\n\n\n\nThe Schedule & Location of Events Addendum is now available\, so you can plan out your conference agenda and see how many CEUs/CTSPs are being offered per session.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeaker Line-up (Click on links for information)- SEE BROCHURE FOR COMPLETE AGENDA \n\n\n\nJohn Ball (Professor\, South Dakota State University) 1. Improving Climber Safety and Efficiency 2. The New Z133-From A to Z \n\n\n\nIan Brown\, (City Forester for City of Madison) Brian Friedrich – (Regional Forester\, Wisconsin Public Service) Dave Scharfenberger – (Retired Owner\, Wachtel Tree Science\, Inc.) Different Career Paths and How to Succeed \n\n\n\nTim Bull (City Forester\, City of Sheboygan) The Ins-and-Outs of Trunk Injections \n\n\n\nChristine Carmichael (Founder and Principal\,Fair Forests Consulting) 1. Who Doesn’t Want Trees? Barriers to Tree Equity and What We Can Do Better. 2. Advancing Environmental Justice Through Urban and Community Forestry. \n\n\n\nYujuan Chen (Associate Professor of Urban Forestry\, Tennessee State University) 1. Fifteen Years of Urban Soil Restoration Work. 2. Urban Forests\, Climate Change\, and Environmental Justice from an International Perspective. \n\n\n\nCasey Clapp (Owner/Principal\, Portland Arboriculture) 1. What’s So Curious About This Tree is… 2. Practical Arborist Booths – Stepwise Journey of Tree ID 3. Opportunities When You Follow Your Passion. \n\n\n\nDavid Drake (Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist\, UW-Madison) Creating\, Enhancing\, and Managing Habitat to Support Urban Wildlife \n\n\n\nErich Ebert\, John Kemppainen\, Paul Morrison\, John Stephenson– (Urban Wood Network) WE NEED YOU! What’s New in 2025 for Urban Wood Network-WI \n\n\n\nDennis Fallon (Executive Director of the Utility Arborist Association)  Can too Much Communication on a Job Site be Dangerous? \n\n\n\nJohn Wayne Farber (Director of Operations\, Hoppe Tree Service) 1. New 2025\, ANSI Z133 Update2. Certified Arborist Exam Review \n\n\n\nSam Finco (Contract Climber\, The Arborist LLC)\, Johanna O’Boyle – (Owner\, Ursa Minor Tree Care) Work Positioning: Tree Health\, and Efficiency \n\n\n\nAndrew Gollnick (Owner\, Gollnick and Sons Tree Service)\, Isabel Krueger – (Certified Arborist\, Gollnick and Sons Tree Service) Got Gas? We Don’t! Welcome to the World of Battery Tools – Parts 1 & 2 \n\n\n\nJoe Hansen (Village Forester/Tree Preservation Officer for the Village of Wilmette) 1. Trees & Construction: Regulations for Preservation 2. Illinois Urban Forest Strike Team \n\n\n\nRichard Hauer (Director of Urban Forestry\, Eocene Environmental Group) Tree Risk Assessment Intro \n\n\n\nJeff Joutras  ( Certified Coach\, Step Forward Into Growth Leadership) 1. Principles of Persuasion: How to Increase Your Level of Influence\, 2. Everyone Communicates\, Few Connect: What the Most Successful People Do Differently \n\n\n\nLaura Jull (UW-Madison) – (Associate Professor and Extension Specialist\, UW–Madison) What’s All The Buzz: Planting for Bees\, Butterflies And Other Bee-t-ful Friends \n\n\n\nAndrew Koeser – (Associate Professor\,University of Florida) 1. Restoration Pruning of Storm Damaged Trees 2. Predicting Storm Failure \n\n\n\nGary Kohler – (Owner\, GJ Kohler Trees & More LLC) First Aid- Injury Treatments \n\n\n\nPJ Liesch – (Extension Entomologist\, UW–Madison) Wisconsin’s Trending Insects \n\n\n\nCameron Lundin – (Owner\, LundinTree LLC) How’d You Get Your Rope Up There? \n\n\n\nRandall Miller – (Director of Research and Development\, Eocene Environmental Group) 1) Tree Biology and Utility Pruning 101\, 2) Integrated Vegetation Management \n\n\n\nJessika Mitchell – (Project Implementation Manager\, Davey Resource Group\, Inc.) Taking Tree Data Beyond the Basics \n\n\n\nEric Petersen – (President\, ArboRisk Insurance) Trees\, Storm Work and Insurance Companies \n\n\n\nHallie Ringhand (Owner\, New U\, LLC) Strong & Stable for Optimal Health and Longevity \n\n\n\nElton Rogers – (Urban Forestry Coordinator\, WI DNR) 1. Statewide Arborist Apprenticeship Program Update 2. Which Street Tree Species are Failing Most Often? \n\n\n\nPaul Schwabe – (Wholesale Sales Representative\, Johnson’s Nursery LLC) Municipal Tree Bid Flaws: Nursery Perspective  \n\n\n\nBob Smail – (Research Scientist\, WI DNR) Modeling Urban Forestry Canopy in Wisconsin \n\n\n\nMichael Tiller – (Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology\, UW–Stevens Point) Exploring the Efficacy of Using Prescribed Fire to Manage Utility Corridors \n\n\n\nJay Weiss – (Executive Director\, Cambridge Tree Project) The Case for Longevity in Tree Selection Criteria \n\n\n\nMike Wendt – (Wendtscapes\, Retired Instructor\, Milwaukee Area Technical College) Species Specific Pruning Suggestions \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMore details are available on the brochure above. Hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSecond Annual Poster Presentations \n\n\n\n\nWe will be hosting poster presentation sessions again in 2025. A poster presentation is a great way to engage with peer professionals in sharing novel ideas and experience in the arboriculture\, urban forestry\, and landscape horticulture field.\n\n\n\nPosters will be on display all day Monday and Tuesday morning. Presenters will be available for questions during Breaks with the Exhibitors.\n\n\n\nSubmit an online abstract (250-350 words\, max) before Jan. 17\, 2025 at this link: https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/call-for-poster-presentations-at-the-waa-dnr-annual-conference-2/.\n\n\n\nQuestions? Ask Tina Johnson for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Ascent Event Climbing Competition \n\n\n\n\nMonday evening from 5:30-6:30 pm\, right before the blue light special\, the WAA TCC will be hosting an ascent event to see who is the fastest climber in GB land.\n\n\n\nClimbers of all skill levels encouraged to compete.\n\n\n\nLimited to the first 24 climbers to register.\n\n\n\nPlease register separately for this event by Feb. 14\, 2025 at this link: https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/ascent-event-climbing-competition-at-the-waa-dnr-annual-conference-2/.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitor Information \n\n\n\n\nClick here for more information about the exhibitor booths. SOLD OUT!\n\n\n\nQuestions about becoming an exhibitor? Ask Todd Haefke for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Information \n\n\n\n\nSponsorships are available! Click here for more information.\n\n\n\nStill available: Breakout Sessions Sponsor\, Business Track Sponsor\n\n\n\nQuestions about sponsorships? Ask Nate Schuettpelz for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy \n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 31\, 2025 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 31\, 2025\, although substitutions may be permitted.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Questions? – contact WAA Chapter Executive Tina Johnson URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2025-waa-widnr-annual-conference/ LOCATION:KI Convention Center\, 333 Main St.\, Green Bay\, WI\, 54301\, United States CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-AC-logos-for-webpage-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20241218T190136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T154030Z UID:10000559-1739471400-1739480400@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2025 Virtual Certified Arborist Study Group DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 16 – February 13\, 2025. Every Tuesday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam. The following week (Monday\, February 17th)\, we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI. The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam. The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants. So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend. Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course. You are welcome to register for the full course. You can also choose to attend individual sessions. 2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\nDate                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nThurs.\, January 16th\, 2025Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTues.\, January 21st\, 2025Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThurs.\, January 23rd\, 2025Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTues.\, January 28th\, 2025Mike WendtClimbing and SafetyThurs.\, January 30th\, 2025Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTues.\, February 4th\, 2025Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThurs.\, February 6th\, 2025Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTues.\, February 11th\, 2025Denny FermenichTree ID and SelectionThurs.\, February 13th\, 2025Ian BrownTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 17th\, 2025Franklin SeilheimerCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMike Wendt- Retired Arboriculture/Hort. Instructor; Past WAA Tree Climbing Competition Champion \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nIan Brown– City Forester\, City of Madison \n\n\n\nFranklin Seilheimer– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 13\, 2025 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 13th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 16th.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2025-virtual-certified-arborist-study-group/2025-02-13/ LOCATION:Wisconsin CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/waa-logo-gradient-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20250122T152238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T142546Z UID:10000561-1739455200-1739462400@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Overcoming Barriers in Urban Tree Planting and Care DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual workshop entitled Overcoming Barriers in Urban Tree Planting and Care featuring speakers from across the United States. The event is Thursday February 13\, 12-2pm pacific / 1-3pm mountain / 2-4pm central / 3-5pm eastern. This event will address crucial questions for equitable and sustainable urban forest management\, including: What are the barriers facing urban tree planting initiatives from the perspectives of residents\, community leaders\, and practitioners? How do these concerns and challenges relate to the larger tree management life cycle\, and the experiences of people from different neighborhoods? How can these barriers be overcome\, particularly in low-income and low-canopy areas? Each speaker will address solutions to address challenges\, and there will be an open Q&A with all speakers. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nElektra Fike-Data\, Tree San Diego \n\n\n\nEdith de Guzman\, University of California\, Los Angeles \n\n\n\nLindsay Darling\, Morton Arboretum \n\n\n\nHamil Pearsall\, Temple University \n\n\n\nLiz Riedman\, US Environmental Protection Agency \n\n\n\nModerators: Lara Roman & Michelle Carr\, USDA Forest Service \n\n\n\nBios of the speakers are included at the link below. Once you register\, a Zoom calendar invitation will be sent. https://temple.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wKwDLaAgRJuvLWBqsx21ZQ#/registration URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/virtual-workshop-overcoming-barriers-in-urban-tree-planting-and-care/ LOCATION:Wisconsin CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Outlook-Forest-Ser3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20241218T190136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T154030Z UID:10000558-1739298600-1739307600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2025 Virtual Certified Arborist Study Group DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 16 – February 13\, 2025. Every Tuesday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam. The following week (Monday\, February 17th)\, we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI. The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam. The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants. So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend. Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course. You are welcome to register for the full course. You can also choose to attend individual sessions. 2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\nDate                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nThurs.\, January 16th\, 2025Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTues.\, January 21st\, 2025Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThurs.\, January 23rd\, 2025Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTues.\, January 28th\, 2025Mike WendtClimbing and SafetyThurs.\, January 30th\, 2025Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTues.\, February 4th\, 2025Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThurs.\, February 6th\, 2025Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTues.\, February 11th\, 2025Denny FermenichTree ID and SelectionThurs.\, February 13th\, 2025Ian BrownTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 17th\, 2025Franklin SeilheimerCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMike Wendt- Retired Arboriculture/Hort. Instructor; Past WAA Tree Climbing Competition Champion \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nIan Brown– City Forester\, City of Madison \n\n\n\nFranklin Seilheimer– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 13\, 2025 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 13th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 16th.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2025-virtual-certified-arborist-study-group/2025-02-11/ LOCATION:Wisconsin CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/waa-logo-gradient-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20241218T190136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T154030Z UID:10000557-1738866600-1738875600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2025 Virtual Certified Arborist Study Group DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 16 – February 13\, 2025. Every Tuesday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam. The following week (Monday\, February 17th)\, we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI. The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam. The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants. So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend. Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course. You are welcome to register for the full course. You can also choose to attend individual sessions. 2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\nDate                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nThurs.\, January 16th\, 2025Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTues.\, January 21st\, 2025Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThurs.\, January 23rd\, 2025Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTues.\, January 28th\, 2025Mike WendtClimbing and SafetyThurs.\, January 30th\, 2025Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTues.\, February 4th\, 2025Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThurs.\, February 6th\, 2025Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTues.\, February 11th\, 2025Denny FermenichTree ID and SelectionThurs.\, February 13th\, 2025Ian BrownTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 17th\, 2025Franklin SeilheimerCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMike Wendt- Retired Arboriculture/Hort. Instructor; Past WAA Tree Climbing Competition Champion \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nIan Brown– City Forester\, City of Madison \n\n\n\nFranklin Seilheimer– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 13\, 2025 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 13th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 16th.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2025-virtual-certified-arborist-study-group/2025-02-06/ LOCATION:Wisconsin CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/waa-logo-gradient-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20241218T190136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T154030Z UID:10000556-1738693800-1738702800@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2025 Virtual Certified Arborist Study Group DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 16 – February 13\, 2025. Every Tuesday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam. The following week (Monday\, February 17th)\, we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI. The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam. The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants. So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend. Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course. You are welcome to register for the full course. You can also choose to attend individual sessions. 2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\nDate                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nThurs.\, January 16th\, 2025Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTues.\, January 21st\, 2025Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThurs.\, January 23rd\, 2025Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTues.\, January 28th\, 2025Mike WendtClimbing and SafetyThurs.\, January 30th\, 2025Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTues.\, February 4th\, 2025Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThurs.\, February 6th\, 2025Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTues.\, February 11th\, 2025Denny FermenichTree ID and SelectionThurs.\, February 13th\, 2025Ian BrownTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 17th\, 2025Franklin SeilheimerCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMike Wendt- Retired Arboriculture/Hort. Instructor; Past WAA Tree Climbing Competition Champion \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nIan Brown– City Forester\, City of Madison \n\n\n\nFranklin Seilheimer– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 13\, 2025 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 13th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 16th.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2025-virtual-certified-arborist-study-group/2025-02-04/ LOCATION:Wisconsin CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/waa-logo-gradient-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20250113T155505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T115811Z UID:10000560-1738310400-1738339200@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Winter Identification and Management of Woody Species DESCRIPTION:Learn how to identify\, manage\, and monitor trees and shrubs during the dormant season with Riveredge restoration ecologists. The first half of the morning will be spent indoors reviewing a large collection of freshly cut live specimens by fruit\, bud\, twig\, branch\, bark\, and trunk. In the afternoon\, we will take the course outside to review management and identify populations by setting and habitat. \n\n\n\n\n\nTo register\, visit https://secure.riveredgenaturecenter.org/eventReg.jsp?event=1220& URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/winter-identification-and-management-of-woody-species/ LOCATION:Wisconsin CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/WOODY-CLASS-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20241218T190136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T154030Z UID:10000555-1738261800-1738270800@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2025 Virtual Certified Arborist Study Group DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 16 – February 13\, 2025. Every Tuesday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam. The following week (Monday\, February 17th)\, we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI. The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam. The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants. So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend. Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course. You are welcome to register for the full course. You can also choose to attend individual sessions. 2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\nDate                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nThurs.\, January 16th\, 2025Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTues.\, January 21st\, 2025Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThurs.\, January 23rd\, 2025Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTues.\, January 28th\, 2025Mike WendtClimbing and SafetyThurs.\, January 30th\, 2025Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTues.\, February 4th\, 2025Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThurs.\, February 6th\, 2025Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTues.\, February 11th\, 2025Denny FermenichTree ID and SelectionThurs.\, February 13th\, 2025Ian BrownTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 17th\, 2025Franklin SeilheimerCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMike Wendt- Retired Arboriculture/Hort. Instructor; Past WAA Tree Climbing Competition Champion \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nIan Brown– City Forester\, City of Madison \n\n\n\nFranklin Seilheimer– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 13\, 2025 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 13th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 16th.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2025-virtual-certified-arborist-study-group/2025-01-30/ LOCATION:Wisconsin CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/waa-logo-gradient-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20241218T190136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T154030Z UID:10000554-1738089000-1738098000@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2025 Virtual Certified Arborist Study Group DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 16 – February 13\, 2025. Every Tuesday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam. The following week (Monday\, February 17th)\, we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI. The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam. The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants. So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend. Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course. You are welcome to register for the full course. You can also choose to attend individual sessions. 2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\nDate                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nThurs.\, January 16th\, 2025Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTues.\, January 21st\, 2025Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThurs.\, January 23rd\, 2025Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTues.\, January 28th\, 2025Mike WendtClimbing and SafetyThurs.\, January 30th\, 2025Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTues.\, February 4th\, 2025Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThurs.\, February 6th\, 2025Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTues.\, February 11th\, 2025Denny FermenichTree ID and SelectionThurs.\, February 13th\, 2025Ian BrownTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 17th\, 2025Franklin SeilheimerCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMike Wendt- Retired Arboriculture/Hort. Instructor; Past WAA Tree Climbing Competition Champion \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nIan Brown– City Forester\, City of Madison \n\n\n\nFranklin Seilheimer– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 13\, 2025 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 13th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 16th.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2025-virtual-certified-arborist-study-group/2025-01-28/ LOCATION:Wisconsin CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/waa-logo-gradient-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20241218T190136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T154030Z UID:10000553-1737657000-1737666000@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2025 Virtual Certified Arborist Study Group DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 16 – February 13\, 2025. Every Tuesday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam. The following week (Monday\, February 17th)\, we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI. The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam. The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants. So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend. Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course. You are welcome to register for the full course. You can also choose to attend individual sessions. 2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\nDate                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nThurs.\, January 16th\, 2025Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTues.\, January 21st\, 2025Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThurs.\, January 23rd\, 2025Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTues.\, January 28th\, 2025Mike WendtClimbing and SafetyThurs.\, January 30th\, 2025Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTues.\, February 4th\, 2025Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThurs.\, February 6th\, 2025Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTues.\, February 11th\, 2025Denny FermenichTree ID and SelectionThurs.\, February 13th\, 2025Ian BrownTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 17th\, 2025Franklin SeilheimerCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMike Wendt- Retired Arboriculture/Hort. Instructor; Past WAA Tree Climbing Competition Champion \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nIan Brown– City Forester\, City of Madison \n\n\n\nFranklin Seilheimer– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 13\, 2025 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 13th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 16th.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2025-virtual-certified-arborist-study-group/2025-01-23/ LOCATION:Wisconsin CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/waa-logo-gradient-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20241218T190136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T154030Z UID:10000552-1737484200-1737493200@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2025 Virtual Certified Arborist Study Group DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 16 – February 13\, 2025. Every Tuesday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam. The following week (Monday\, February 17th)\, we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI. The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam. The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants. So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend. Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course. You are welcome to register for the full course. You can also choose to attend individual sessions. 2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\nDate                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nThurs.\, January 16th\, 2025Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTues.\, January 21st\, 2025Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThurs.\, January 23rd\, 2025Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTues.\, January 28th\, 2025Mike WendtClimbing and SafetyThurs.\, January 30th\, 2025Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTues.\, February 4th\, 2025Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThurs.\, February 6th\, 2025Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTues.\, February 11th\, 2025Denny FermenichTree ID and SelectionThurs.\, February 13th\, 2025Ian BrownTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 17th\, 2025Franklin SeilheimerCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMike Wendt- Retired Arboriculture/Hort. Instructor; Past WAA Tree Climbing Competition Champion \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nIan Brown– City Forester\, City of Madison \n\n\n\nFranklin Seilheimer– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 13\, 2025 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 13th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 16th.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2025-virtual-certified-arborist-study-group/2025-01-21/ LOCATION:Wisconsin CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/waa-logo-gradient-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20241218T190136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T154030Z UID:10000551-1737052200-1737061200@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2025 Virtual Certified Arborist Study Group DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 16 – February 13\, 2025. Every Tuesday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam. The following week (Monday\, February 17th)\, we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI. The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam. The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants. So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend. Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course. You are welcome to register for the full course. You can also choose to attend individual sessions. 2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\nDate                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nThurs.\, January 16th\, 2025Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyTues.\, January 21st\, 2025Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentThurs.\, January 23rd\, 2025Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionTues.\, January 28th\, 2025Mike WendtClimbing and SafetyThurs.\, January 30th\, 2025Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementTues.\, February 4th\, 2025Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningThurs.\, February 6th\, 2025Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionTues.\, February 11th\, 2025Denny FermenichTree ID and SelectionThurs.\, February 13th\, 2025Ian BrownTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 17th\, 2025Franklin SeilheimerCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMike Wendt- Retired Arboriculture/Hort. Instructor; Past WAA Tree Climbing Competition Champion \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nIan Brown– City Forester\, City of Madison \n\n\n\nFranklin Seilheimer– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 13\, 2025 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 13th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 16th.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2025-virtual-certified-arborist-study-group/2025-01-16/ LOCATION:Wisconsin CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/waa-logo-gradient-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T203000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20260401T125646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T130349Z UID:10000726-1734546600-1734553800@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2026 PDDC Plant Disease Talks DESCRIPTION:For information about all the PDDC talks visit this link: Plant disease talks \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlant Disease Management by Design:Preventing Plant Disease Problems During the Landscape Design Process\n\n\n\nDate:  April 22\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about common diseases in landscape settings and strategies in site evaluation\, plant selection\, plant installation\, and post-installation maintenance that will help you design and establish landscapes that will have long-term sustainability. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Science (and Art) of Plant Disease Diagnosis \n\n\n\nDate:  May 27\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about the fascinating and complex process involved in identifying plant diseases.  Learn about how to visually assess for plant disease symptoms\, as well as about the range of lab tests that are often needed to confirm the identity of plant diseases. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\nPlant Diseases in History\n\n\n\nDate:  June 24\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about how plant diseases have impacted human history and how plant diseases continue to be important in our daily lives and in pop culture. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\nEvil Twins:  Plant Disease Look-Alikes\n\n\n\nDate:  July 22\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about common diseases that have similar symptoms and can be misidentified\, but may have very different management strategies. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHosta Diseases\n\n\n\nDate:  August 26\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about common diseases of hostas.  This presentation will include information on how to identify these diseases\, as well as information on how to manage them. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGrowing Healthy Plants:  Basics in Plant Disease Management\n\n\n\nDate:  September 23\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about common methods for disease control\, their pros and cons\, and how you can adapt these techniques for use in your own home garden. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\nOrchid Diseases\n\n\n\nDate:  October 28\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about common diseases of orchids.  This presentation will include information on how to identify these diseases\, as well as information on how to manage them. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\nConfessions of a Black Thumb:  Plants That I Have Killed (or at Least Seriously Maimed)\n\n\n\nDate:  November 18\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about the favorite plants of Brian Hudelson (aka Dr. Death) and his epic failures in attempting to grow these plants in his home garden\, either through his encouragement of plant diseases\, his insistence on practicing “Darwinian gardening” or through his sheer gardening stupidity.  Use these cautionary tales to improve your own gardening skills. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\nPlant Disease Holiday Gift List\n\n\n\nDate:  December 16\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about plant diseases that can be beneficial to people and might make a great holiday gift for a loved one. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-pddc-plant-disease-talks/2024-12-18/ LOCATION:Wisconsin CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2024-PDDC-monthly-talks-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T203000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20231025T141145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T204239Z UID:10000406-1734546600-1734553800@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2024 PDDC Plant Disease Talks DESCRIPTION:Each month in 2024\, the University of Wisconsin Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic will sponsor a free Zoom presentation on a plant disease-related topic. Check out descriptions of the talks below. If you have questions about the presentations\, feel free to contact Brian Hudelson at (608) 262-2863 or hudelson@wisc.edu. To register for one or more talks\, visit https://pddc.wisc.edu/. Check at the bottom of the page for a link to the registration form. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTop 10 Plant Diseases of 2023 – Jan 24 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about 10 plant diseases that made a splash at the UW- Madison Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic in 2023. Diseases include both those that were submitted the most commonly to the clinic and those that potentially had the biggest impact from an economic or regulatory standpoint. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFun and Games at the PDDC! – Feb 24 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about the UW-Madison Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic and the services and activities that it sponsors. This presentation will include information on both the diagnostic services and outreach efforts provided by the PDDC\, as well as information on new and (hopefully) fun and exciting projects that have recently debuted or are currently in the works. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFundamentals of Plant Diseases – March 27 6:30pm to 9:00pmLearn about disease-causing organisms and the symptoms they cause\, as well as information on environmental factors that favor disease development. Also\, learn about disease-like disorders caused by non-biological factors such as nutrient imbalances\, pesticide exposures\, environmental pollutants and adverse environmental conditions. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlant Disease Management by Design: Preventing Plant Disease Problems During the Landscape Design Process – April 24 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about common diseases in landscape settings and strategies in site evaluation\, plant selection\, plant installation\, and post-installation maintenance that will help you design and establish landscapes that will have long-term sustainability. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Science (and Art) of Plant Disease Diagnosis – May 22 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about the fascinating and complex process involved in identifying plant diseases. Learn about how to visually assess for plant disease symptoms\, as well as about the range of lab tests that are often needed to confirm the identity of plant diseases. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlant Diseases in History – June 26 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about how plant diseases have impacted human history and how plant diseases continue to be important in our daily lives and in pop culture. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTen Diseases of Native Plants (and Non-Natives\, Too) – July 24 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about common diseases of plants that are native to Wisconsin. This presentation will include information on how to identify these diseases\, as well as information on how to manage them. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHosta Diseases – August 28 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about common diseases of hostas. This presentation will include information on how to identify these diseases\, as well as information on how to manage them. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGrowing Healthy Plants: Basics in Plant Disease Management – Sept 25 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about common methods for disease control\, their pros and cons\, and how you can adapt these techniques for use in your own home garden. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrchid Diseases – Oct 23 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about common diseases of orchids. This presentation will include information on how to identify these diseases\, as well as information on how to manage them. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nConfessions of a Black Thumb: Plants That I Have Killed (or at Least Seriously Maimed) – Nov 20 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about the favorite plants of Brian Hudelson (aka Dr. Death) and his epic failures in attempting to grow these plants in his home garden\, either through his encouragement of plant diseases\, his insistence on practicing “Darwinian gardening” or through his sheer gardening stupidity. Use these cautionary tales to improve your own gardening skills. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvil Twins: Plant Disease Look-Alikes – Dec 18 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about common diseases that have similar symptoms and can be misidentified\, but may have very different management strategies. \n\n\n\n2024_PDDC_Plant_Disease_TalksDownload URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2024-pddc-plant-disease-talks/2024-12-18/ LOCATION:Wisconsin CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2024-PDDC-monthly-talks-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20240924T153206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T155148Z UID:10000531-1734436800-1734440400@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:TREE Fund Webinars DESCRIPTION:Biochar for Tree Growth and Water Quality: Exploring Potential in Urban and Disturbed Soils \n\n\n\nTuesday\, December 17\, 2024\, Noon (CST) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Rebecca Abney and Julia Campbell will be presenting their findings and research funded through Tree and Soil Research Fund Grant Program. CEUs will be available for this webinar. \n\n\n\nBiochar is a soil amendment that is broadly described to improve a number of soil deficiencies\, however it is not universally recommended. We present results from a handful of studies investigating methods and rates of application of biochar in urban soils. We will discuss how our study trees responded to different biochar applications and how each of these combinations impacted water quality. We will also discuss best practices for using biochar and which soils would benefit the most. We will also discuss best management practices for using biochar to improve urban stormwater quality. \n\n\n\nRegistration will be open approximately three weeks prior URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/tree-fund-webinars-2/ LOCATION:Wisconsin 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:20241216T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241216T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20240104T152552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T204328Z UID:10000456-1734354000-1734357600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Ask the Experts:A Monthly Garden and Landscape Q&A Session DESCRIPTION:One Monday each month\, 1:00 –2:00 pm via ZoomConnect with plant health experts in general horticulture\, insects\, and plant diseases from the UW-Madison Division of Extension to ask questions about your trees and shrubs\, garden vegetables and ornamentals\, and lawn. Take this opportunity to cultivate your knowledge and keep your plants thriving.See specific dates and register at https://pddc.wisc.edu/ask-the-experts/ URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/ask-the-expertsa-monthly-garden-and-landscape-qa-session/2024-12-16/ LOCATION:Wisconsin CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Q-A-PDDC-Monthly-Webinars-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T100000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20240919T171809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T171810Z UID:10000523-1733994000-1733997600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:EAB University Webinar: Biological invasion by emerald ash borer threatens keystone species indelibly entwined with Indigenous cultures DESCRIPTION:Black ash (Fraxinus nigra) has cultural and spiritual significance to many Tribal Nations in the US and First Nations in Canada\, but unfortunately is also the most highly preferred and vulnerable host of emerald ash borer (EAB) in North America. Tune in to learn more about black ash\, its importance to cultural lifeways of Indigenous people\, and the ongoing efforts to mitigate the impacts of the EAB invasion on this cultural keystone species. \n\n\n\nNate Siegert\, US Forest Service\, State\, Private & Tribal Forestry\, Forest Health Protection URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/eab-university-webinar-biological-invasion-by-emerald-ash-borer-threatens-keystone-species-indelibly-entwined-with-indigenous-cultures/ LOCATION:Wisconsin CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/EAB-University-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T203000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20260401T125646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T130349Z UID:10000725-1732127400-1732134600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2026 PDDC Plant Disease Talks DESCRIPTION:For information about all the PDDC talks visit this link: Plant disease talks \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlant Disease Management by Design:Preventing Plant Disease Problems During the Landscape Design Process\n\n\n\nDate:  April 22\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about common diseases in landscape settings and strategies in site evaluation\, plant selection\, plant installation\, and post-installation maintenance that will help you design and establish landscapes that will have long-term sustainability. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Science (and Art) of Plant Disease Diagnosis \n\n\n\nDate:  May 27\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about the fascinating and complex process involved in identifying plant diseases.  Learn about how to visually assess for plant disease symptoms\, as well as about the range of lab tests that are often needed to confirm the identity of plant diseases. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\nPlant Diseases in History\n\n\n\nDate:  June 24\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about how plant diseases have impacted human history and how plant diseases continue to be important in our daily lives and in pop culture. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\nEvil Twins:  Plant Disease Look-Alikes\n\n\n\nDate:  July 22\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about common diseases that have similar symptoms and can be misidentified\, but may have very different management strategies. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHosta Diseases\n\n\n\nDate:  August 26\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about common diseases of hostas.  This presentation will include information on how to identify these diseases\, as well as information on how to manage them. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGrowing Healthy Plants:  Basics in Plant Disease Management\n\n\n\nDate:  September 23\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about common methods for disease control\, their pros and cons\, and how you can adapt these techniques for use in your own home garden. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\nOrchid Diseases\n\n\n\nDate:  October 28\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about common diseases of orchids.  This presentation will include information on how to identify these diseases\, as well as information on how to manage them. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\nConfessions of a Black Thumb:  Plants That I Have Killed (or at Least Seriously Maimed)\n\n\n\nDate:  November 18\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about the favorite plants of Brian Hudelson (aka Dr. Death) and his epic failures in attempting to grow these plants in his home garden\, either through his encouragement of plant diseases\, his insistence on practicing “Darwinian gardening” or through his sheer gardening stupidity.  Use these cautionary tales to improve your own gardening skills. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk \n\n\n\nPlant Disease Holiday Gift List\n\n\n\nDate:  December 16\, 2026Time:  6:30 – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nLearn about plant diseases that can be beneficial to people and might make a great holiday gift for a loved one. \n\n\n\nRegister for this talk URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2026-pddc-plant-disease-talks/2024-11-20/ LOCATION:Wisconsin CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2024-PDDC-monthly-talks-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T203000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20231025T141145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T204239Z UID:10000405-1732127400-1732134600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2024 PDDC Plant Disease Talks DESCRIPTION:Each month in 2024\, the University of Wisconsin Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic will sponsor a free Zoom presentation on a plant disease-related topic. Check out descriptions of the talks below. If you have questions about the presentations\, feel free to contact Brian Hudelson at (608) 262-2863 or hudelson@wisc.edu. To register for one or more talks\, visit https://pddc.wisc.edu/. Check at the bottom of the page for a link to the registration form. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTop 10 Plant Diseases of 2023 – Jan 24 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about 10 plant diseases that made a splash at the UW- Madison Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic in 2023. Diseases include both those that were submitted the most commonly to the clinic and those that potentially had the biggest impact from an economic or regulatory standpoint. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFun and Games at the PDDC! – Feb 24 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about the UW-Madison Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic and the services and activities that it sponsors. This presentation will include information on both the diagnostic services and outreach efforts provided by the PDDC\, as well as information on new and (hopefully) fun and exciting projects that have recently debuted or are currently in the works. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFundamentals of Plant Diseases – March 27 6:30pm to 9:00pmLearn about disease-causing organisms and the symptoms they cause\, as well as information on environmental factors that favor disease development. Also\, learn about disease-like disorders caused by non-biological factors such as nutrient imbalances\, pesticide exposures\, environmental pollutants and adverse environmental conditions. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlant Disease Management by Design: Preventing Plant Disease Problems During the Landscape Design Process – April 24 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about common diseases in landscape settings and strategies in site evaluation\, plant selection\, plant installation\, and post-installation maintenance that will help you design and establish landscapes that will have long-term sustainability. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Science (and Art) of Plant Disease Diagnosis – May 22 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about the fascinating and complex process involved in identifying plant diseases. Learn about how to visually assess for plant disease symptoms\, as well as about the range of lab tests that are often needed to confirm the identity of plant diseases. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlant Diseases in History – June 26 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about how plant diseases have impacted human history and how plant diseases continue to be important in our daily lives and in pop culture. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTen Diseases of Native Plants (and Non-Natives\, Too) – July 24 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about common diseases of plants that are native to Wisconsin. This presentation will include information on how to identify these diseases\, as well as information on how to manage them. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHosta Diseases – August 28 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about common diseases of hostas. This presentation will include information on how to identify these diseases\, as well as information on how to manage them. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGrowing Healthy Plants: Basics in Plant Disease Management – Sept 25 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about common methods for disease control\, their pros and cons\, and how you can adapt these techniques for use in your own home garden. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrchid Diseases – Oct 23 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about common diseases of orchids. This presentation will include information on how to identify these diseases\, as well as information on how to manage them. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nConfessions of a Black Thumb: Plants That I Have Killed (or at Least Seriously Maimed) – Nov 20 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about the favorite plants of Brian Hudelson (aka Dr. Death) and his epic failures in attempting to grow these plants in his home garden\, either through his encouragement of plant diseases\, his insistence on practicing “Darwinian gardening” or through his sheer gardening stupidity. Use these cautionary tales to improve your own gardening skills. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvil Twins: Plant Disease Look-Alikes – Dec 18 6:30pm to 8:30pmLearn about common diseases that have similar symptoms and can be misidentified\, but may have very different management strategies. \n\n\n\n2024_PDDC_Plant_Disease_TalksDownload URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2024-pddc-plant-disease-talks/2024-11-20/ LOCATION:Wisconsin CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2024-PDDC-monthly-talks-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20240425T135618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T135618Z UID:10000480-1732089600-1732208400@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Arbor Day Foundation: Partners In Community Forestry Conference-Chicago\, IL DESCRIPTION:This gathering unites passionate individuals\, communities\, organizations\, and leaders to explore innovative solutions\, share insights\, and collaborate on the future of urban forestry. Join leaders across the industry as we focus on strengthening the bonds between people and trees\, fostering sustainable practices\, and creating green\, thriving urban landscapes. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/arbor-day-foundation-partners-in-community-forestry-conference-chicago-il/ LOCATION:Wisconsin CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Arbor-Day-Community-Forestry-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241118T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20240104T152552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T204328Z UID:10000455-1731934800-1731938400@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Ask the Experts:A Monthly Garden and Landscape Q&A Session DESCRIPTION:One Monday each month\, 1:00 –2:00 pm via ZoomConnect with plant health experts in general horticulture\, insects\, and plant diseases from the UW-Madison Division of Extension to ask questions about your trees and shrubs\, garden vegetables and ornamentals\, and lawn. Take this opportunity to cultivate your knowledge and keep your plants thriving.See specific dates and register at https://pddc.wisc.edu/ask-the-experts/ URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/ask-the-expertsa-monthly-garden-and-landscape-qa-session/2024-11-18/ LOCATION:Wisconsin CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Q-A-PDDC-Monthly-Webinars-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T033340 CREATED:20240919T164600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T164601Z UID:10000522-1731495600-1731499200@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:EAB University Webinar: Recognizing Invasive vs. Native Trees DESCRIPTION:Identification features will be outlined to help you identify invasive trees that may be similar to some of our native forest trees here in the Midwest. Field identification is important to select species to control and species to retain in invasive plant management. Field ID characteristics will be provided to help you separate the native from the exotic invasive. \n\n\n\nLenny Farlee\, Purdue Extension Forester URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/eab-university-webinar-recognizing-invasive-vs-native-trees/ LOCATION:Wisconsin CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/EAB-University-Logo.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR