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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
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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
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SUMMARY:TCI Expo 2024
DESCRIPTION:TCI EXPO 2024 Baltimore Maryland\n\n\n\nJoin us in Baltimore for TCI EXPO ’24\, the largest and most comprehensive trade show and conference in the tree care industry. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field\, this is your gateway to cutting-edge education\, state-of-the-art equipment\, and exciting events. \n\n\n\n\nDo More. Discover and compare the newest equipment\, gear\, and software to improve your work.\n\n\n\nBe More. Get hands-on training through immersive\, educational activities right on the trade-show floor.\n\n\n\nKnow More. Gain practical skills and insights at 38 education sessions\, make new connections and build lasting friendships.\n\n\n\n\nPlus\, attend half or full-day pre-conference workshops for more in-depth learning! \n\n\n\nNew this year\n\n\n\n\nTCI EXPOGrow on the Trade-Show Floor with CEUs\n\n\n\nThe Work Zone brought to you by Noble Oak with CEUs\n\n\n\n\nThis Year Features:\n\n\n\n260+ exhibitors on the Trade-Show Floor \n\n\n\n35 educational sessions over three days (with the All-Access Pass) \n\n\n\n6 pre-conference workshops with CEUs \n\n\n\nTraining Labs with CEUs \n\n\n\nNEW! The Work Zone brought to you by Noble Oak Safety & Training \n\n\n\nNEW! TCI EXPOGrow on the trade show floor \n\n\n\nTCI EXPOClimb in partnership with The Academy \n\n\n\nLive Tree Demos on the Trade-Show Floor with CEUs \n\n\n\nDigital Access to sessions until 1/31/25 with CEUs \n\n\n\nWelcome Reception sponsored by Vermeer. \n\n\n\nYou can register now! Use the code ISAEXP24 to receive a special WAA 25% discount on TCI EXPO 2024 trade show passes! \n\n\n\nHotel rooms fill up fast! CLICK HERE to find a hotel and secure the best room rates early!
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/tci-expo-2024/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) - Full Course
DESCRIPTION:Hotel Information: https://www.visitwaukesha.org/where-to-stay/ \nCourse Location: MRA \nN19W24350 Riverwood Dr. \nWaukesha\, WI 53188 \n www.mranet.org \n  \nCost: $650 ISA or WAA member/ $750 Non-member \nRegistration is now closed.  This class is full!If interested in attending a future TRAQ Full Course offering\, please submit the following form: CLICK HERE – TRAQ INTEREST FORM\nTo register and pay by check\, use this form. \nABOUT THE COURSE (Course Flyer) \nThe ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) program provides an opportunity for professionals in the arboriculture industry to expand their knowledge through education and training in the fundamentals of tree risk assessment. This qualification promotes the safety of people and property by providing a standardized and systematic process for assessing tree risk. \nThe results of a tree risk assessment can provide tree owners and risk managers with the information to make informed decisions to enhance tree benefits\, health\, and longevity. The Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Course is a two-day educational course followed by a 1/2 day assessment that includes both a written and field component. The course prepares the participant to take the TRAQ assessment to become ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified. It is required that you attend the course and successfully complete the assessment in order to receive the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification. 14.5 CEUs. \nHosted by: The Wisconsin Arborist Association \nInstructor: Mr. Steve LaneSteve Lane is the Lead Urban Forestry Consultant at Great Lakes Urban Forestry\, where he manages Urban Forests for over 100 public sector clients performing tree inventory\, tree risk assessments\, urban forestry management plans\, and expert witness work.  He is the Past President of the Illinois Arborist Association and on the ISA Board of Directors. \nCOURSE CONTENT \nTree Biology and Mechanics: Participants will learn how to assess wood structure\, decay\, and tree mechanics\, and evaluate their impact on likelihood of tree or tree part failure. Participants will also learn how to identify and assess defects and conditions that may affect likelihood of failure. Tree Inspection and Assessment: Participants will learn about types of targets\, assess the likelihood of a tree or tree part impacting a target\, and estimate the consequences of tree or tree part failure. Participants will also learn how to assess site factors that may influence likelihood of failure. \nData Analysis and Risk Categorization: After learning the tree and target factors that must be assessed\, participants will combine likelihood of failure\, likelihood of impact\, and consequences of failure to derive a risk rating. This rating helps the assessor communicate tree risk to clients and risk managers\, and allows comparison of risk levels between trees. \nRisk Reporting: Participants will learn skills for clearly communicating tree risk to clients\, both in written and verbal reports. Participants will also learn about the key components that should be included in a report after completing a tree risk assessment. \nTREE RISK ASSESSMENT QUALIFICATION INFORMATIONThe Tree Risk Assessment Qualification is valid for five years from the date the TRAQ exam is passed. The qualification holder is required to take the course and pass the exam every fiveyears in order to maintain the qualification. \nCOURSE ELIGIBILITYTo be able to register for the course and take the exam\, you must have earned one of thefollowing credentials:· ISA Certified Arborist® or ISA Board Certified Master Arborist® · ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified· A degree in arboriculture\, urban forestry\, traditional forestry\, or horticulture that is partof a national qualifications framework or is from a college or university.· A national certification or certificate in arboriculture (see a complete list in the TRAQhandbook)· ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA) status· Licensing or Certification from an approved state/province program (see a completelist in the TRAQ handbook)· SAF Certified Forester \nTENTATIVE AGENDADay 1: Educational Session (8:00am – 5:00pm)Course OpeningModule 1: Introduction to Tree Risk AssessmentBreakModule 2: Levels of AssessmentModule 3: Target AssessmentLunchModule 4: Site AssessmentBreakModule 5: Tree Biology and MechanicsDay 2: Educational Session (8:00am – 5:00pm)Module 6: Tree Inspection and AssessmentBreakModule 7: Data Analysis and Risk Categorization (indoors)Module 7: Field Activity (outdoors)LunchModule 8: MitigationModule 9: ReportingBreakReview and Exam InformationDay 3: Exam (8:00am – 11:30am) Written examPerformance-based exam*Schedule subject to adjustment \nIncluded in your registration: –   course registration –   exam fee –   the TRAQ renewal manual (shipped via UPS to the address you provide (No PO Boxes) –   Risk Assessment Clipboard (shipped via UPS to the address you provide (No PO Boxes) –   lunch\, beverages and snacks for the day \nTravel and lodging is on your own. \nWhat is required to bring to the class: – your government issued photo ID – your TRAQ Manual (shipped via UPS to the address you provide) – your TRAQ Workbook (shipped via UPS to the address you provide) – your hard hat and high visibility vest or shirt (required) – #2 pencils and your clipboard for taking notes and completing worksheets – rain gear\, including a large ziplock bag (just in case!) – come prepared to spend part of the day outdoors – please dress for your comfort level indoors and outdoors;     we cannot always control the room temperature to suit everyone \nSpecial Testing Accommodations Requests:If you have an accommodation request\, please complete the Special Accommodations Request Form and submit it with your application. You may find the form online at http://www.isa-arbor.com/Portals/0/Assets/PDF/Certification-Applications/TRAQ-App-Guide.pdf at the end of the TRAQ application guide. The process may take up to several months and may not allow enough time to attend this particular class. \nREAD REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING\nWAA will retain a $50 cancellation fee for all cancellations before the deadline. No refunds will be issued after the registration deadline. Registrations cannot be transferred to another individual. If you are registered and cannot attend the workshop due to Covid – your registration can possibly be moved to a future WAA TRAQ Full Course.  However\, you may be responsible for additional expenses depending on when your cancellation was received by WAA. For registration questions\, please e-mail admin@waa-isa.org.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-tree-risk-assessment-qualification-traq-full-course-4/
LOCATION:MRA\, N19W24350 Riverwood Dr.\, Waukesha\, Wisconsin\, 53188\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:TREE Fund Webinars
DESCRIPTION:Tree Caused Outages – What we know and what we have learned. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 5\, 2024\, Noon (CST) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Greg Dahle\, Associate Professor of Arboriculture at West Virginia University\, and Cindy Musick\, PhD Candidate at West Virginia University will be presenting their findings and research through Utility Arborist Research Fund Grant Program. CEUs will be available for this free webinar. \n\n\n\nOver the past several years\, Dr. Greg Dahle and PhD student Cindy Devlin Musick have worked with data acquired in Virginia to learn more about the leading cause of power outages – trees. They will share what they have learned by investigating outages and how that information has led to data-based maintenance decisions \n\n\n\nRegistration will be open approximately three weeks prior
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/tree-fund-webinars-3/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) RENEWAL
DESCRIPTION:BASIC INFORMATIONHotel Information: https://www.visitwaukesha.org/where-to-stay/ \n\n\n\nCourse Location:  \n\n\n\n\nMRA \n\n\n\nN19W24350 Riverwood Dr. \n\n\n\nWaukesha\, WI 53188 \n\n\n\nFacility Information: https://mranet.org/ \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCost: $220 ISA or WAA member/ $260 Non-member \n\n\n\nMax Capacity: 30 attendees \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: October 7\, 2024: REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! \n\n\n\nTo register and pay by check\, please use this form. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE COURSE (Course Flyer)The ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) program provides an opportunity for professionals in the arboriculture industry to expand their knowledge through education and training in the fundamentals of tree risk assessment. This qualification promotes the safety of people and property by providing a standardized and systematic process for assessing tree risk.The results of a tree risk assessment can provide tree owners and risk managers with the information to make informed decisions to enhance tree benefits\, health\, and longevity. \n\n\n\nThe TRAQ Renewal Course consists of a 5 hour educational course followed by a 3 hour assessment that includes both a written and field component. It is required that you attend the course and successfully pass the assessment in order to renew this qualification. 5 CEUs available. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHosted by: The Wisconsin Arborist Association \n\n\n\nInstructor: Mr. Steve LaneSteve Lane is the Lead Urban Forestry Consultant at Great Lakes Urban Forestry\, where he manages Urban Forests for over 100 public sector clients performing tree inventory\, tree risk assessments\, urban forestry management plans\, and expert witness work.  He is the Past President of the Illinois Arborist Association and on the ISA Board of Directors. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCOURSE ELIGIBILITYCurrent TRAQ holders can complete the course as early as three and one-half (3 1/2) years into their Qualification (18 months before your expiration date). Once your current expiration date passes\, you will need to retake the full course and assessment to be reinstated.  Once you have successfully passed the renewal requirements\, you will be given five (5) years from the date of your previous expiration allowing you to take full advantage of the five-year period granted with the credential. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTENTATIVE AGENDADay 1: Educational Session and Exam (8:00am – 5:00pm)Course OpeningModule 1: Introduction to Tree Risk AssessmentModule 2: Levels of AssessmentModule 3: Target AssessmentModule 4: Site AssessmentBreak (15 min)Module 5: Tree Biology and MechanicsModule 6: Tree Inspection and AssessmentModule 7: Data Analysis and Risk CategorizationLunch (1 hour)Module 8: MitigationModule 9: ReportingPerformance-based exam (approx. 3hrs)Written Exam \n\n\n\nIncluded in your registration: –   course registration –   exam fee –   the TRAQ renewal manual (shipped via UPS to the address you provide (No PO Boxes) –   Risk Assessment Clipboard (shipped via UPS to the address you provide (No PO Boxes) –   lunch\, beverages and snacks for the day \n\n\n\nTravel and lodging is on your own. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat is required to bring to the class: – your government issued photo ID – your TRAQ Manual (shipped via UPS to the address you provide) – a mask\, your hard hat and high visibility vest or shirt (required) – #2 pencils and your clipboard for taking notes and completing worksheets – rain gear\, including a large ziplock bag (just in case!) – come prepared to spend part of the day outdoors – please dress for your comfort level indoors and outdoors;     we cannot always control the room temperature to suit everyone  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpecial Testing Accommodations Requests:If you have an accommodation request\, please complete the Special Accommodations Request Form and submit it with your application. You may find the form online at http://www.isa-arbor.com/Portals/0/Assets/PDF/Certification-Applications/TRAQ-App-Guide.pdf at the end of the TRAQ application guide. The process may take up to several months and may not allow enough time to attend this particular class. \n\n\n\nREAD REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING\n\n\n\nWAA will retain a $50 cancellation fee for all cancellations before the deadline. No refunds will be issued after the registration deadline. Registrations cannot be transferred to another individual. If you are registered and cannot attend the workshop due to Covid – your registration can possibly be moved to a future WAA TRAQ Renewal Course.  However\, you may be responsible for additional expenses depending on when your cancellation was received by WAA. For registration questions\, please e-mail admin@waa-isa.org. 
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-tree-risk-assessment-qualification-traq-renewal-7/
LOCATION:MRA\, N19W24350 Riverwood Dr.\, Waukesha\, Wisconsin\, 53188\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:ISA 2024 VIRTUAL EVENT
DESCRIPTION:Register now for the ISA 2024 Virtual Event! This year’s Virtual Event is better than ever and offers a more convenient\, customizable experience. The event will be entirely on-demand\, allowing participants to view sessions at their convenience while offering the chance to earn up to 14.5 CEUs. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SELECT WAA AS YOUR CHAPTER WHEN YOU REGISTER! \n\n\n\nHear from leaders across the globe and gain valuable knowledge on topics related to research\, practice\, technology and much more. This engaging lineup of sessions will cater to a variety of interests and ensure there’s something for everyone. \n\n\n\nISA is excited to offer participants a dedicated Spanish track as well as translations in more than 60 languages for all sessions. This will allow ISA’s diverse community from all over the world to experience the event in their native language through Wordly\, a cutting-edge program designed to make events more accessible to a global audience. \n\n\n\nThe Virtual Event will be open from 1 November – 30 November 2024\, ensuring those up for recertification on 31 December 2024 will have time to earn any additional CEUs they might need. The deadline to register is 23 November.Whether you’re a busy professional or have other commitments\, register today for the on-demand ISA Virtual Event\, allowing you to make the most of the event without disrupting your daily routine.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-2024-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Aerial Rescue Techniques Workshop
DESCRIPTION:When a tree worker is injured or incapacitated aloft\, typically fellow crew members are the first to respond.  An emergency could develop at any time\, and tree care professionals must know how to react. \n\n\n\nAerial Rescue Training helps protect your workers and meet the aerial rescue training requirements mandated by ANSI Z133.1 and OSHA. This class is designed to be used in combination with on-the-job training and practice\, so that crews have the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate an emergency situation and potentially rescue an injured tree worker. \n\n\n\nScenarios to Include: \n\n\n\n\nSPAR rescue techniques\n\n\n\nClimber compromised system rescues\n\n\n\nAscent pick-off and demonstrations of powered ascenders for daily climbing \n\n\n\n\n Instructor: Gary Kohler \n\n\n\nCapacity: 20 registrants \n\n\n\n\nALL students will be required to bring and wear proper PPE (hardhat and safety glasses). \n\n\n\nALL students should also bring climbing gear and climbing spurs to take part in a wide range of rescue scenarios (not mandatory to take class). \n\n\n\nAll gear will need to pass inspection prior to use. \n\n\n\nLawn chairs and water bottles are recommended.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: October 25\, 2024\, 3:00pm \n\n\n\nTentative Schedule: \n\n\n\n   7:00am –                        Doors Open \n\n\n\n   7:30 am – 8:00am         Participants Sign In (Refreshments Available) \n\n\n\n   8:00am – 8:30am          Meet for Introductions\, Discuss Training\, and JSA \n\n\n\n   8:30am – 8:45am          Gear Inspection – Buddy Check \n\n\n\n   8:45 am– 9:00 am         BREAK \n\n\n\n   9:00am – 9:30am           Outside Demonstration – SPAR RESCUE \n\n\n\n                                                   Rescue Discussion- Instructor – Zach Troup \n\n\n\n   9:30am – 11:30 am        Participant Interaction with Rescue Scenarios \n\n\n\n   11:30am – 12:30pm       LUNCH \n\n\n\n   12:30pm – 1:00pm         Outside Demonstration- Rescue Scenarios \n\n\n\n                                                    Rescue Discussion – Instructor – Gary Kohler \n\n\n\n   1:00pm – 2:30pm            Participant Interaction with Rescue Scenarios \n\n\n\n   2:30pm – 3:00pm            Powered Ascenders – Inside Demonstrations \n\n\n\n   3:00pm – 3:30pm            Powered Ascenders – Participant Trials \n\n\n\n    3:30pm – 4:00pm           Overview & Debriefing for the Day \n\n\n\nISA and TCIA CTSP CEUs available. \n\n\n\nOther Info: \n\n\n\n\nLunch will be provided.  Please bring your own water bottle.\n\n\n\nOther safety protocols to be shared once entering ENSA.\n\n\n\n\nSponsorships: \n\n\n\n\nTo become a sponsor for this event\, please download this Sponsor Form and return it by October 10th.\n\n\n\n\nQuestions: \n\n\n\n\nContact Gary Kohler at jkohler@wi.rr.com\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy:\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before October 18\, 2024 with a $10 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after October 18th\, although substitutions may be permitted.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/aerial-rescue-techniques-workshop/
LOCATION:ENSA Access and Rescue\, 727 E. Veterans Way\, Mukwonago\, Wisconsin\, 53149
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:ISA 2024 International Tree Climbing Championship
DESCRIPTION:Competition Dates and Locations\n\n\n\nThursday\, 24 October – Sunday\, 27 October 2024 \n\n\n\nMore information on the ISA 2024 ITCC coming soon! 
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-2024-international-tree-climbing-championship/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T183000
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SUMMARY:2026 PDDC Plant Disease Talks
DESCRIPTION:For information about all the PDDC talks visit this link: Plant disease talks \n\n\n\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/2024-10-23/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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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/2024-10-23/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Cranes 101 Certification Course - October 2024
DESCRIPTION:CRANES101 is proud to offer Nationally Accredited Crane Certification program with Written and Practical Exams.The course meets or exceeds ASME B30.5 safety standards and OSHA 29 CFR part 1926 subpart CC. Accredited by ANSI and Recognized by OSHA.Our course is the easiest most hassle-free course on the market\, and is intense\, focused\, and compact\, from start to finish in just under 3 days.One Written exam covers both Telescopic Boom and Knuckle Booms. Take the practical exam relevant to what you operate. \n\n\n\nBenefits of Cranes 101 Crane Course– Save Money on Your Insurance!– Avoid fines for not having the OSHA required license.– Crane licenses are becoming required on most job sites.– Your crane license sets you above the rest and is a great tool to advertise on your website!– Class runs 3 days from start to finish.– We test you on your crane!-Test results are instantaneous.– Get your wallet card in a week!– Crane license is good for a 5-year period.– License is valid in every state across the US.– 90%+ pass this course the first time! \n\n\n\nThe class will be held in Madison\, Wisconsin\, from October 22 to 24\, 2024. \n\n\n\nThis class is for anyone needing a new license or recertifying an existing one.  \n\n\n\nThe regular price of this class for a new license is $2\,195.00\, but as a member of the Wisconsin Arborist Association\, we offer a discounted price of only $1\,949.00. Anyone recertifying an existing license is only $1\,595.00.  \n\n\n\nOperators can bring their cranes to test if they wish.  \n\n\n\nNow for the great news! The ISA and TCIA have vetted our Crane and Bucket Truck classes and qualify operators for CEUs!  \n\n\n\nISA members earn up to 16 CEUs! \n\n\n\nTCIA members earn up to 21 CTSP CEUs! 
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/cranes-101-certification-course-october-2024/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
ORGANIZER;CN="Cranes 101":MAILTO:info@cranes101.com
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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/2024-10-21/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:WAA 2024 Fall Seminar
DESCRIPTION:‘Review\, Reflect\, Project: An Evolution of Arboriculture’\n\n\n\nPlease join the WAA for the Fall Seminar at Gateway Technical College in Kenosha\, WI. The Program Committee put together another fantastic line-up for this event. We are offering Two Tracks of Education\, one indoors and one outdoor\, covering several arboricultural topics for everyone to gain knowledge. Enjoy catching up with colleagues\, while feasting on a buffet lunch. We look forward to seeing you in Kenosha! Click the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios. \n\n\n\nWe are now offering the Illinois Chapter members the member pricing also! Since we are so close to the IL border\, we would love to meet more members of the IL Chapter! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration Deadline: Tuesday\, October 1\, 2024. \n\n\n\nOn-line Registration Deadline: Tuesday\, October 8\, 2024. WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME! (at delayed pricing). Pre-Registration is now closed! \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Pricing           WAA/IAA Members – $125 / Non-Members – $145 \n\n\n\nDelayed Registration (after Oct. 1st)       Members – $150 / Non-Members – $170 \n\n\n\nFull-Time Students                                     FREE            \n\n\n\n\nWAA Member Dues/ Renewal: $45.  Click here to renew or become a WAA member.(Membership is on an individual basis\, not per company.  Please pay the correct pricing – per individual!)\n\n\n\nFor more details about the program and to pay by check\, please print off this BROCHURE.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\n\nPlenty of free parking spaces available.\n\n\n\nRegistration is in Haribo Hall lobby.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Information\n\n\n\n\nALL SPONSORSHIPS HAVE BEEN SOLD! THANK YOU SO MUCH!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n7:30am – 8:15am    Registration \n\n\n\nPlenary Indoor Sessions \n\n\n\n8:15am – 8:30am Welcome – Fred Hoppe\, WAA President \n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:30am Long-term Effects of Tree Injections in Ash Trees Treated for Emerald Ash Borers – Abigail Tumino \n\n\n\nTrack One – Concurrent Indoor Sessions \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am Training Resources for Arborists – August Hoppe \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am Morning Break \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm    EAB and the Rearview Mirror! Now What? – Fredric Miller \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    EAB and the Rearview Mirror! Now What? – Fredric Miller \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm    Training Resources for Arborists – August Hoppe \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm    Avoid Citations by Knowing the Law – John Wayne Farber \n\n\n\nTrack Two – Concurrent Outdoor Sessions  \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am Magical Plant Disease Mystery Tour – Brian Hudelson \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am Morning Break \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm   Training A New Generation of Tree Climbers: A Holistic Approach – Najjar Abdullah\, Phil Prohaska \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    Magical Plant Disease Mystery Tour – Brian Hudelson \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm    Training A New Generation of Tree Climbers: A Holistic Approach – Najjar Abdullah\, Phil Prohaska \n\n\n\n3:10pm – 4:10pm Tree ID Walk on Campus – Aaron Schauer \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUp to six CEUs are possible if you attend the full conference. (Please allow ISA 6-8 weeks to process CEUs.) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before October 1\, 2024 with a $10 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after October 1st\, although substitutions may be permitted.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\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.  \n\n\n\nWe do not issue refunds once the event has occurred.\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/waa-2024-fall-seminar/
LOCATION:Gateway Technical College\, Kenosha Campus\, 3520 30th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53144\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:EAB University Webinar: Firewood Movement Regulation\, Outreach\, and Impact
DESCRIPTION:Firewood movement regulations\, recommendations\, outreach\, and forest pests’ distribution change through time. The Don’t Move Firewood campaign is a leader in this space\, not only for excellence in communicating behavior change messages to the public\, but also as a professional resource to track and communicate regulatory frameworks and pest range shift information. This presentation will cover the basics of current firewood regulations in the USA\, what resources Don’t Move Firewood has for both the layperson and for forest and firewood professionals\, and- when it all comes together- how we can slow the spread of damaging forest pests and pathogens across the country. \n\n\n\nLeigh Greenwood\, Forest Pest and Pathogen Program Director\, TNC \n\n\n\nCEU available to attendees.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/eab-university-webinar-firewood-movement-regulation-outreach-and-impact/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Free Urban Forest Connections Webinar: Decision Tools for Local Governments: Responding to Ecosystems in Distress
DESCRIPTION:California and the Pacific Islands have long been on the frontier of extreme climate events and natural resource management in cities and communities. Urban forests have been a focus for federal research and state forestry assistance in California since the early 1980s\, leveraging public resources to support healthy trees and forest cover. In this webinar\, we will explore current research in the region and highlight a model\, long-term partnership with California Polytechic State University (Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo) Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute. With fresh funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)\, we will learn about new directions and how local governments are using the tools. And we will have dialogue with our community of practice to catalyze replication of the partnership in other states\, and application of the tools at a national scale. \n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\nNatalie van Doorn\, USDA Forest Service \n\n\n\nMatt Ritter\, Cal-Poly-San Luis Obispo \n\n\n\nIan Kesterson\, City of Berkeley\n\n\n\n\nCEU available to attendees.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-urban-forest-connections-webinar-decision-tools-for-local-governments-responding-to-ecosystems-in-distress/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:TREE Fund Webinars
DESCRIPTION:Predictors of street tree survival in Philadelphia: Tree traits\, biophysical environment\, and socioeconomic context \n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 8\, 2024\, Noon (CST) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Robert Fahey will be presenting his findings and research from his TREE Fund grant with the Hyland Johns Research Grant Program. CEUs will be available for this free webinar. \n\n\n\nWe focus on how street tree survival in Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania (US) has been influenced by 1) tree traits and attributes\, 2) the local biophysical environment\, and 3) socioeconomic context. The work used a longitudinal monitoring approach with a 6-year time interval and 103 randomly-located\, fixed-length permanent plots\, containing a range of tree size classes\, to assess street tree survival rates\, predictors of survival\, and the balance of tree losses and gains. We present findings on tree mortality and its drivers and discuss the implications of the work for management and monitoring in urban street tree systems. \n\n\n\nRegistration is now open
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/tree-fund-webinars/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Urban Forestry Today's Monthly Noonhour (Eastern) Webcasts
DESCRIPTION:Join Jody Gangloff-Kaufmann\, Ph.D.\, NYS IPM Program @ Cornell University\, as she outlines some best practices about identifying and mitigating the risk associated with common stinging insects in the landscape. Register or attend live at noon (Eastern) 10/03/24 at no cost & receive an ISA/MCA CEU by clicking here or by visiting www.joinwebinar.com & entering: 368-320-267 \n\n\n\n(Space will be limited – all attendees are strongly encouraged to join promptly\, the day of the broadcast)
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/urban-forestry-todays-monthly-noonhour-eastern-webcasts/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T041507
CREATED:20240730T131837Z
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SUMMARY:2024 WAA Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Click here for sign-up genius \n\n\n\nWe are hosting the 2024 Day of Service at Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum. The site address is 2405 W. Forest Home Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI 53215. The event is scheduled for Friday\, September 27th with an inclement weather day planned for an October 3rd.  \n\n\n\nForest Home Cemetery & Arboretum is an arboretum\, national historic site and independent\, community focused non-profit\, that provides access to a green space larger than any Milwaukee City park for the surrounding new immigrant\, south side neighborhood. Our grounds are open to the public everyday for jogging\, dog walking and bicycling. Tree pruning & removals will make the grounds safer for visitors and trees healthier.     \n\n\n\nThere is a wide variety of work opportunities available including climbing and aerial lift applications (bucket and crawler lift access).  There is a lot of pruning and removal work in the southern portion of the cemetery. \n\n\n\nOur work day will start at 8am. All volunteers bringing heavy equipment such as bucket trucks\, chip trucks\, and lifts\, please bring proper cones and signage to set up a safe work area.Lunch\, refreshments and warming areas will be provided by Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum. Local media may be on site to help promote the efforts of our volunteers. Students from a number urban forestry programs will be in attendance\, this will be a great opportunity to mentor\, teach and advertise to the new generation of arborists. The Cemetery has partnerships with Teens Grow Greens and Sixteenth Street’s environmental apprentices. They are going to try and incorporate an opportunity for youth to learn from this experience.Please contact Adam Alves at alves.adam@countyofdane.com with any questions or to volunteer.  If you plan on attending\, please let him know how many people are attending and what kind of equipment you can volunteer for the day by September 15th so we can plan accordingly.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2024-waa-day-of-service/
LOCATION:Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum\, 2405 West Forest Home Ave.\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53215\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:2026 PDDC Plant Disease Talks
DESCRIPTION:For information about all the PDDC talks visit this link: Plant disease talks \n\n\n\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/2024-09-25/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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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/2024-09-25/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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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/2024-09-23/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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CREATED:20240730T115814Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Urban Forestry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Educational Programs \n\n\n\nJoin us for a two-part workshop on the value and uses of bare root trees and how to use gravel beds to hold and maintain bare root stock before it is planted. Part one will be delivered via Zoom on Friday\, September 20th. Part two will be an in-person field day visit to an operating gravel bed. You will select one of the six locations around the state during registration. ISA CEUs will be available for both parts. \n\n\n\nThe cost of the workshop is $30. Register Here. Registration deadline is September 12. (No refunds.) \n\n\n\nA printable flyer is available here.  \n\n\n\nZoom Session – September 20\, 8:30 – noonIn the first hour\, Dr. Laura Jull\, UW-Madison Extension Woody Ornamental Specialist will discuss the advantages of using bare root trees and suitable species for Wisconsin. We will then be joined by Dr. Gary Johnson\, Professor Emeritus\, University of Minnesota who will review gravel bed design set-up and stocking followed by a discussion of species performance\, care\, harvest\, and planting. \n\n\n\nIn-Person Field Day Events \n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 24Wednesday\, September 25Thursday\, September 26Green Bay\, 9:00-11:00 amFranklin\, 8:00-10:00 amMarshfield\, 9:00-11:00 amMenomonie\, 1:00-3:00 pmFranklin\, 10:15 am-12:15 pmSheboygan\, 9:00-11:00 amWestport (Dane Co.)\, 1:00-3:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor questions regarding registration\, email Lisa at lboyer@waukeshacounty.gov.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2024-urban-forestry-workshop/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Saluting Branches
DESCRIPTION:The 10th Annual Saluting Branches Day of Service will be held at three separate locations in Wisconsin to include Superior\, Spooner and Union Grove. Registration is open at www.salutingbranches.org. If you’re interested in volunteering within the organization in some capacity\, taking on the task of site leader at one of the above locations or volunteering as a participant on the day of service please consult the website for more info.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/saluting-branches-4/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T110000
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CREATED:20240807T123217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T123219Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Terrestrial Plants!
DESCRIPTION:Why is it hard to realize a tree is a plant? A living organism? We take so much care planting and caring for our gardens and turf but often forget about the trees. What are some of the options available today that we can do to care for these big\, beautiful plants? \n\n\n\nJoin us for the informative webinar! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Joe Aiken\, Arborjet|Ecologel – Great Lakes Regional Technical ManagerJoe’s 40-plus years in the tree care industry have provided a diverse and valuable experience which has permitted him to guide others in plant health care decisions. He has worked in all phases of tree care\, and as a licensed applicator and an ISA certified arborist\, he developed a strong interest in Plant Health Care and gained the experience and desire to continue his education. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYour personal Zoom link to access the webinar will be emailed by Tuesday September 3\, 2024. You WILL NOT receive the link at the time of registration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, September 2\, 2024 at 5:00 PM \n\n\n\nPrice: $25 WAA Members/ $40 Non-Members \n\n\n\n1.0 ISA CEU available. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions: \n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson at admin@waa-isa.org\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy:\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before Monday September 2\, 2024 with a $5 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after September 2nd\, 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\nSpecial Thanks! \n\n\n\nThank you to ISA Michigan for coordinating this event!  We look forward to partnering on future events with our fellow ISA Chapters.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/webinar-terrestrial-plants/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Rehabilitating Drought Stressed Trees
DESCRIPTION:Learn the impact of severe drought on trees\, identify symptoms\, and discuss prevention\, management and recovery strategies for a the most valuable plants in the landscape. We will cover various plant health care products and application techniques to consider when treating drought-stricken trees. \n\n\n\n\nSymptoms of drought stress\n\n\n\nPhysiological impacts related to drought\n\n\n\nManagement and recovery strategies for trees impacted by drought\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the informative webinar!\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Emmett Muennink\, Arborjet|Ecologel – South Central Technical Manager \n\n\n\nEmmett holds a B.S. in Agronomy and a M.S. in Crop Science from Texas Tech University. He has performed nearly every job in the tree care industry: from dragging brush and grinding stumps to pesticide applications and sales. His passion for arboriculture led him to achieve the Board Certified Master Arborist credential in 2017. Emmett’s 10 years with Arborjet has allowed him to help other arborists and landscape professionals grow their PHC programs and fine tune their treatment protocols. He’s eager to share his experience and knowledge with anyone who will listen! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYour personal Zoom link to access the webinar will be emailed by Tuesday August 26\, 2024. You WILL NOT receive the link at the time of registration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, August 26\, 2024 at 5:00 PM \n\n\n\nPrice: $25 WAA Members/ $40 Non-Members \n\n\n\n1.0 ISA CEU available. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions: \n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson at admin@waa-isa.org\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy:\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before August 26\, 2024 with a $5 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after August 26th\, 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\nSpecial Thanks! \n\n\n\nThank you to ISA Michigan for coordinating this event!  We look forward to partnering on future events with our fellow ISA Chapters.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/webinar-rehabilitating-drought-stressed-trees/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:2026 PDDC Plant Disease Talks
DESCRIPTION:For information about all the PDDC talks visit this link: Plant disease talks \n\n\n\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/2024-08-28/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T203000
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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
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LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - SLF: Threats and Management Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) has expanded across the country since it was first discovered in 2014 in eastern PA. In 2022\, it was found as far west as Iowa and as far south as North Carolina. With this expansion\, it has become crucial for communities\, tree care\, landscape\, and pest management professionals to be ready to protect their clients’ and constituents’ plants and property. This webinar will provide an introductory background on Spotted Lanternfly\, its life cycle\, biology\, behavior\, and management solutions. We will also discuss existing research and the available tools to protect trees and plants in the urban environment.Join us for the informative webinar! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Mark Ware is a Board-Certified Master Arborist on the Rainbow Ecoscience team\, covering the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Mark brings over ten years of practical experience in arboriculture\, plant health care and ornamental horticulture. Mark is responsible for providing PHC technical and application training to Rainbow’s clients and their crews. This includes providing technical support and training in Rainbow PHC protocols\, research and development of new products and protocols and in-field training with applicators. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYour personal Zoom link to access the webinar will be emailed by Monday\, August 19\, 2024. You WILL NOT receive the link at the time of registration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, August 16\, 2024 at 5:00 pm \n\n\n\nPrice: $25 WAA Members/ $40 Non-Members \n\n\n\n1.0 ISA CEU available. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions: \n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson at admin@waa-isa.org\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy:\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before August 16\, 2024 with a $5 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after August 16th\, 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\nSpecial Thanks! \n\n\n\nThank you to ISA Michigan for coordinating this event!  We look forward to partnering on future events with our fellow ISA Chapters.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/webinar-slf-threats-and-management-strategies/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Appraising Tree Losses for Insurance Adjusters
DESCRIPTION:When disaster strikes\, consulting arborists are called upon by insurance adjusters to assess and value the damage done to trees. This presentation shows case studies of collaboration between consulting arborists and insurance professionals\, focusing on claims from the Napa and Ventura fires\, the Santa Barbara mudslides\, and the Phoenix monsoonal windstorms.See what key data an adjuster needs from an arborist to process a claim. Watch application of techniques an arborist can use to inventory trees that have been completely obliterated. And learn how insurance policies and coverage affect the way the consultant arborist should collect data in the field.Join us for the informative webinar! \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker James Komen\, Class One Arboriculture\, is a consulting arborist in California specializing in risk assessment and tree appraisal. He helps clients make informed management decisions for individual trees and for tree inventories. His work has been published in Arboriculture & Urban Forestry\, Arboricultural Consultant\, Palms\, Ontario Arborist\, and Western Arborist. He is an ISA TRAQ instructor and has taught workshops on tree appraisal around the U.S. and Canada. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYour personal Zoom link to access the webinar will be emailed by Monday\, August 19\, 2024. You WILL NOT receive the link at the time of registration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, August 16\, 2024 at 5:00 pm \n\n\n\nPrice: $25 WAA Members/ $40 Non-Members \n\n\n\n1.0 ISA CEU available. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions: \n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson at admin@waa-isa.org\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy:\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before August 16\, 2024 with a $5 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after August 16th\, 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\nSpecial Thanks! \n\n\n\nThank you to ISA Michigan for coordinating this event!  We look forward to partnering on future events with our fellow ISA Chapters.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/webinar-appraising-tree-losses-for-insurance-adjusters/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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