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SUMMARY:ISA 2024 Annual International Conference
DESCRIPTION:The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) will celebrate 100 years of professionalism this year. Looking back over the years\, seeing how the organization grew is exciting. In 1924\, the first Shade Tree Conference was held in Stamford\, Connecticut\, and opened with about 36 participants from several different states. Today\, our most recent Annual International Conference had approximately 905 attendees from 23 other countries. In 1974\, the first official Tree Trimmer’s Jamboree was held and featured a 40-ft. foot lock and a work climb consisting of three workstations. Now\, the International Tree Climbing Championship features five different events and the best climbers around the globe. In 1992\, the ISA Certified Arborist® program launched\, which not only brought greater recognition for the profession but led to the creation of several other more specialized credentials and qualifications as well. \n\n\n\nISA has grown tremendously over the past 100 years\, and our impact on the profession and the community continues to grow in ways that the first Shade Tree Convention participants may not have imagined. We want to thank our members and credential holders who’ve taken this incredible journey with us as we celebrate our accomplishments. Your support has brought us to this milestone. \n\n\n\nIn August 2023\, ISA began its Road to Centennial Celebration\, a year-long series of events and initiatives. This includes\, among other things\, articles in Arborist News highlighting the organization’s history\, special webinars with industry leaders\, and a commemorative book. We encourage everyone to join us as we celebrate 100 years of professionalism and promote the professional practice of arboriculture. The road to Centennial culminates at the 2024 Annual International Conference\, 12 – 14 August\, in Atlanta\, Georgia\, where we will have a grand celebration and honor the contributions of our members and credential holders. We hope to see you there.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-2024-annual-international-conference/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Atlanta\, 265 Peachtree Street Northeast\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:WAA 2nd Annual Youth T-Shirt Design Contest
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce the second year of our Youth T-shirt contest!  We hope all our members will encourage a child between the ages of 8 and 14 years old to submit a drawing.   \n\n\n\nOur 2024 theme will be “Trees of the Future”.  \n\n\n\nHere are the rules: \n\n\n\n\n A child (or children) must simply be sponsored by a WAA member (there is no cost\, but you must be a current member).  The WAA member is responsible for submitting a scan of the drawing (Please keep the original!) to the Editorial Chair at briana@treehealthmgmt.com.\n\n\n\nAn E-Blast will be sent during the third week of July when the contest will be live and announced on our website.\n\n\n\nThe drawing must be in black and white and must be submitted by August 8th\, 2024 by 5:00pm.\n\n\n\nOnly one drawing per child will be accepted.\n\n\n\nA panel of judges will meet on August 14th to select three finalists. The winning design will be voted on by current WAA members. All children’s names will be kept anonymous until a winner has been selected.\n\n\n\nThe winner will need to submit the original drawing via US Post or submit a high-quality digital scan (instructions will be provided).  The drawing will be the new apparel design for WAA clothing in 2025.  Apparel will be available for purchase to membership\, and our winner will receive a choice of a free WAA T-shirt or sweatshirt.\n\n\n\nAll participants will have their drawing showcased in a digital format on the WAA website.\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Tina at admin@waa-isa.org.\n\n\n\n\nTips and Tricks: \n\n\n\n\nA simple line drawing (vs any type of shading) makes for the best screen print on apparel.\n\n\n\nThicker\, solid lines also work best for printing.\n\n\n\nOur printer will work with the winning artist to refine areas for printing.\n\n\n\nPlease do include the theme “Trees of the Future 2024” in the drawing.\n\n\n\nPlease do not sign the drawing.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-2nd-annual-youth-t-shirt-design-contest/
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Pruning for Performance and Prevention
DESCRIPTION:How do I remedy poor branching structure? What are my options with these co-dominant stems? Corrective pruning has many implications which includes tree structure\, health\, response to damage and practice. Pruning to improve performance and preventing failure should be a major consideration for every arborist.This session will provide details on pruning objectives using case study scenarios to help arborists determine the best strategies for promoting sustainable growth consistent with current standards. \n\n\n\nJoin us for the informative webinar! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Lindsey Purcell\, Lp Consulting Group LLCUrban forestry specialist\, arborist and principal of Lp Consulting Group LLC\, Lindsey has been involved in the community landscape and urban forestry industry for over 40 years. As an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist\, he has served communities around the U.S. as a landscape and tree professional in state\, municipal and private enterprise. In his role as a presenter\, freelance writer and author\, Lindsey continues to provide many instructive opportunities and products for professional arborists and urban foresters on a national level. His educational background includes an Associate of Science degree from Vincennes University\, a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University and a master’s degree from Indiana State University. Lindsey serves as Executive Director of the Indiana Arborist Association and former extension specialist and instructor for Purdue University Forestry and Natural Resources. Lindsey is an ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist and holds the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification as a certified instructor by the International Society of Arboriculture. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nYour personal Zoom link to access the webinar will be emailed by Monday\, July 29\, 2024. You WILL NOT receive the link at the time of registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, July 31\, 2024 at 5:00 pm \n\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 July 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-pruning-for-performance-and-prevention/
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SUMMARY:2024 WAA Tree Climbing Championship
DESCRIPTION:Glen Park\, River Falls\, WI\n\n\n\n631 Glen Park Rd.\, River Falls\, WI 54022\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday will be gear check and the walk-through. \n\n\n\nSaturday will be the 5 preliminary events and preliminary awards. \n\n\n\nSunday will be the Master’s Challenge and final awards. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe success of our event would not be possible without the support of our many great Sponsors and Volunteers. Sign up early and come join us to compete or help\, you won’t regret the experience!\n\n\n\n\n\nClimbers and volunteers will receive CEUs!\n\n\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register for this competition\, and competitors must be current WAA members.  We are accepting 35 Wisconsin competitors and 5 Out of State competitors.  Register on time\, as the number of contestants is limited.  In agreement with other ISA chapters\, competitors may compete in only one chapter championship per year\, preferably their home chapter.  Contestants will be scheduled for all 5 preliminary events. ALL SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED AS OF 5/9/24.\n\n\n\n\n\nIf registration fills up\, please contact Tina to be put on a waiting list\, including Out-of-State! OUT OF STATE SPOTS ARE FILLED AS OF 4/11/24.\n\n\n\nOn June 15th\, we will open up any remaining in state slots for out of state competitors.\n\n\n\nWinners of the 2024 TCC will represent WI at the International TCC in 2025.\n\n\n\n\n\nA small ArborFair will be held this year.\n\n\n\n\n\nView rule book at  https://www.itcc-isa.com/rules.  Hard copies are also available for purchase on the ISA website.\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 27\, 2024.  Walk-ons not allowed! \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nCompetitor Registration Fee: $100\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nMust be a WAA MEMBER to compete!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHOTEL INFORMATION \n\n\n\nHotel Blocks: book by June 25th\, 2024 for special rate \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRiver Falls Country Inn1525 Commerce Ct\, River Falls\, WI 54022715-425-9500 or Toll Free: 866-860-7916Has both King Suites with pull out couch and 2 double bed rooms available for $174.99 per night with a 2 night minimum. Hot breakfast \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBest Western Plus1200 Gateway Blvd\, Hudson\, WI 54016715-386-6200Has double queen rooms available for $180 per night with a 2 night minimum.Hot breakfast \n\n\n\nCamping \n\n\n\nRecommended Camping Site: Hoffman Park (There are no reserved blocks available) – View this website for more information and to book a space: https://www.rfcity.org/298/Hoffman-Park-Campground \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTentative Schedule\n\n\n\nFridayWAA Summer Conference 8:30am-4:00pm @ UW – River FallsClimber gear check/registration @ Glen Park 4:00pm-5:00pmClimber Gear Check 4:00pm-6:00pmEvent Walk Through 6:00pm-7:00pm \n\n\n\nSaturday6:15am volunteer registration opens6:30am Volunteer meeting7:00am Registration opens for climbers7:30am Welcome and National Anthem8:00am Preliminary events begin and will take place all day until finishedLunch will be provided for volunteers and competitorsEstimated 5:30pm Preliminary events results\, awards\, dinner and the announcement of the Master’s Challenge competitors. \n\n\n\nSunday7:45am Competitor check in and sequestration8:00am Walk-through8:30am Gear check9:00am First climberLunch will be provided for climbers and volunteersEstimated 3:00pm Final awards will take place after the final competitor \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to VOLUNTEER or have any QUESTIONS about TCC?? Contact Shelly Wollerman \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREAD REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made within 14 days of the event\, although substitutions may be permitted as long as they are a WAA member or become a WAA member.  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 via email to Tina Johnson.  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\nRegistration Questions?? Contact Tina Johnson \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2023 TCC Competitors and volunteers!
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2024-waa-tree-climbing-championship/
LOCATION:Glen Park\, 631 Glen Park Rd.\, River Falls\, Wisconsin\, 54022\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:WAA 2024 Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Plan-ting for the Future\n\n\n\nJoin your colleagues for the WAA Summer Conference at the University Center at UW–River Falls in River Falls\, WI\, on Friday\, July 26th. The Program Committee has put together another outstanding agenda for this event. We are offering Two Tracks of Education\, one indoors and one outdoors\, covering information on a myriad of topics in arboriculture. We will have outdoor demonstrations on drone applications as well. Be sure to enjoy the camaraderie of colleagues while feasting on a buffet lunch served on a beautiful college campus. We look forward to seeing you at this spectacular location in River Falls! \n\n\n\nPlease stay the weekend as the TCC will follow at the nearby Glen Park directly after the conference\, starting Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. We hope to see you there to cheer on your fellow arborists! \n\n\n\nWe are now offering the Minnesota Chapter members the member pricing also!  Since we are so close to the MN border\, we would love to meet more members of the MN Chapter. \n\n\n\nClick the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration Deadline: Friday\, July 12\, 2024. \n\n\n\nOn-line Registration Deadline: Friday\, July 19\, 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/MSA Members – $125 / Non-Members – $145 \n\n\n\nDelayed Registration (after July 12th)       WAA/MSA 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\nUW–RIVER FALLS\, UNIVERSITY CENTER501 Wild Rose Avenue\, River Falls\,WI 54022. \n\n\n\nParking is on your own. See map for available parking lots. Pay lots 1 & 2 (circled in red) – $1 per hour or $8 a day per car. Free parking (circled in pink on the map below) on roads nearby\, not guaranteed spaces. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Information\n\n\n\n\nAll sponsorship have been sold! Click here for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitor Information\n\n\n\n\nOutdoor Exhibitor booth space is available for the event. Please bring your own pop-up tents and tables/chairs to use. Click here for more information.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\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   Storm Damage to Trees: Predicting Preventing\, Recovering – Gary Johnson \n\n\n\nTrack One – Concurrent Indoor Sessions \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am  Creating Effective Company Training Curriculum – Joseph Crawford \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am  Morning Break with Vendors \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm  Mentoring the New Generation – Sydney Hudzinski-Huber \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    Managing Construction Projects to Maximize the Life of Trees – Gary Johnson \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 4:00pm    Stress Tested Urban Tree Diversity Options – Jay Weiss \n\n\n\nTrack Two – Concurrent Outdoor Sessions  \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am Climbing in Transition; Using Compact Lifts for Canopy Access – Eric Freesmeyer \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am   Morning Break with Vendors \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm   Training New Climbers – Sam Finco\, Tyrel Duetscher \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm     Climbing in Transition; Using Compact Lifts for Canopy Access– Eric Freesmeyer \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm    Tree Stress and Management Options – Lee Fredericks \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm  Training New Climbers – Sam Finco\, Tyrel Deutscher \n\n\n\nOutdoor Demonstrations \n\n\n\n11:00am & 1:00pm    Drones for Arborists: How to Get Started – Shawn Creviston \n\n\n\nCEUs are available. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before July 12\, 2024 with a $10 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after July 12th\, 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\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-summer-conference/
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SUMMARY:ISA Certified Arborist\, Utility Specialist\, and Municipal Specialist Exam
DESCRIPTION:Seats Available: 36 \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 7:30am and exam begins promptly at 8:00am. This exam is being held in conjunction with the WAA Summer Conference in River Falls\, WI.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-certified-arborist-utility-specialist-and-municipal-specialist-exam-14/
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/2024-07-24/
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/2024-07-24/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - PGRs in Tree Care
DESCRIPTION:Reducing the amount of top growth a plant puts on in a season can be beneficial from an aesthetic and pruning labor standpoint.  Modern growth regulators offer a host of secondary health benefits that improve a plant’s chances of surviving in our urbanized ecosystems.  By the end of this talk attendees should have a better understanding of how plant growth regulators work\, and their application in the landscapeJoin us for the informative webinar! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Blake Thilmony\, Research Scientist Rainbow Ecoscience \n\n\n\nBlake Thilmony Gillis is a Research Scientist on the R&D team for Rainbow Ecoscience.  Blake’s role is to design and manage various research projects and trials to develop new products\, protocols\, and equipment for the green industry. \n\n\n\nBlake began working with Rainbow Tree Companies in 2017\, after earning her Master’s in Plant Science from North Dakota State University. Blake started as a plant healthcare technician before joining the Vegetation Management division of the company\, managing tree growth under power lines with Cambistat applications. Her background in plant healthcare\, experience\, and technical expertise launched her into a research role in 2018; she has taken on several research projects\, including PGR (plant growth regulator) research\, reduced irrigation trials\, development of the Quantum tree injector\, novel fungicide development and many others. Blake has since become the senior researcher with a commitment to transform way that landscapes are managed in the urban environment\, continuously seeking out new innovative technologies and methods to improve plant healthcare. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYour personal Zoom link to access the webinar will be emailed by Monday\, July 22\, 2024. You WILL NOT receive the link at the time of registration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, July 19\, 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 July 19\, 2024 with a $5 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after July 19th\, 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-pgrs-in-tree-care/
CATEGORIES:WAA 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/2024-07-22/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Competing Legal Interests in Street Trees (prerecorded)
DESCRIPTION:Street trees are ubiquitous in urban areas. Municipalities often – but not always – assume control over the trees growing along public rights-of-way. But what degree of ownership and control do property owners and municipalities each have over the trees? This talk presents a sampling of several cases that illustrate some of the conflicts that arise between landowners\, municipalities\, and third parties with respect to three key property rights: the right to use\, the right to sell\, and the right to destroy.Join us for the informative webinar! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker James Komen 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. \n\n\n\nHis 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\nYour personal Zoom link to access the webinar will be emailed by Monday\, July 09\, 2024. You WILL NOT receive the link at the time of registration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, July 05\, 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 July 5\, 2024 with a $5 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after July 5th\, 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-competing-legal-interests-in-street-trees-prerecorded/
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/2024-06-26/
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/2024-06-26/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:FREE Urban Forestry Webinar: Trees and Storm Loading Events in the Upper Midwest: Predicting Damage\, Preventing It When Possible\, & Recovering Damaged Trees & Landscapes - A Prelude to the WAA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will be an amended version of the full presentation at the WAA Summer Workshop to be held at the University of Wisconsin River Falls campus on July 26. \n\n\n\nUrban tree damage due to weather events in the upper Midwest are usually the result of wind loading events\, as well as snow and ice loading. If damage from these events is inevitable\, why don’t all trees suffer the same fate? This session will rank the loading events from incidental to catastrophic and predict which trees are more likely to suffer the most\, what can be done to prevent the preventable damage to trees\, and what steps can be taken to recover damaged trees (when they are worth it) as well as planting more resilient landscapes as part of the prevention and recovery steps. Key words or phrases to consider include tree defects\, construction activities\, tree species profiling\, species selection\, and planting practices. \n\n\n\nJoin us for this FREE live webinar that is a prelude to the WAA Summer Conference which ties into Gary Johnson’s talk called  “Storm Damage to Trees: Predicting\, Preventing\, Recovering.” \n\n\n\n0.5 CEUs available \n\n\n\nPre-registration is required. Click on ‘Register Online’ on the right side of the screen to register. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGary Johnson is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Forest Resources\, University of Minnesota (UMN) Twin Cities campus. He has been a researcher and teacher with the department as well as the UMN Extension for 32 years\, focusing his efforts on minimizing construction damage to trees\, predicting and preventing storm damage to trees\, tree production and planting practices\, and urban tree health. \n\n\n\nSpecial Thanks!\n\n\n\nThank you to UW-Extension for coordinating this event with us.  We look forward to partnering on future events with you!
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-urban-forestry-webinar-trees-and-storm-loading-events-in-the-upper-midwest-predicting-damage-preventing-it-when-possible-recovering-damaged-trees-landscapes-a-prelude-to-the-waa/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Tree Appraisal and the Principle of Substitution
DESCRIPTION:One of the foundational concepts in tree appraisal is the Principal of Substitution. A thing cannot appraise for more than a substitute of equivalent utility. Possibly the hardest step in applying this principal is selecting a “functional equivalent” to the subject tree or trees. When selecting the best appraisal technique\, an appraiser must ask: “Is there a way the benefits provided by this tree could be replaced at a lower cost?” Depending on the facts of a case\, the answer could be very different. This presentation reviews 10 court cases that applied the Principle of Substitution to tree appraisal.Join us for the informative webinar! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker James Komen 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. \n\n\n\nHis 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\nYour personal Zoom link to access the webinar will be emailed by Monday\, June 17\, 2024. You WILL NOT receive the link at the time of registration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, June 14\, 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 June 14\, 2024 with a $5 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after June 14th\, 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-tree-appraisal-and-the-principle-of-substitution/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Combating Boring Insects in Trees
DESCRIPTION:This Webinar offers a comprehensive examination of wood-boring insects and their implications for tree health. We will dissect the biology\, behavior and ecological significance of key species such as the emerald ash borer and Asian longhorn beetle. Arborists and landscape managers will gain valuable insights into proactive management strategies\, including cultural practices and emerging biological controls. By exploring science-based approaches\, attendees will be equipped to mitigate the impact of wood boring insects on urban and natural landscapes\, fostering resilience and sustainability in tree care practices. Join us for the informative webinar! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Kendra Wagner: Rainbow Ecoscience \n\n\n\nAs a PhD candidate\, Kendra joined the Rainbow Ecoscience team in 2022\, as Research Scientist developing new protocols and innovative solutions for the plant health care and landscape maintenance industry. In her role as Research Scientist\, she leads research projects with Rainbow’s research partners to develop new protocols and the next generation of products for the green industry. Kendra has experience as an emerald ash borer technician\, plant health care crew lead\, arborist\, and forest research technician. She has a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from the University of New Brunswick and a PhD in Forest Entomology from Mississippi State University. In her free time\, she enjoys hunting\, hiking\, and fishing. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYour personal Zoom link to access the webinar will be emailed by Monday\, June 17\, 2024. You WILL NOT receive the link at the time of registration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, June 14\, 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 June 14\, 2024 with a $5 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after June 14th\, 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-combating-boring-insects-in-trees/
CATEGORIES:WAA 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/2024-06-17/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTAMP:20260420T002300
CREATED:20240422T175212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T175213Z
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SUMMARY:WAA Kids' Climb
DESCRIPTION:Fox Point Village Hall – 7200 North Santa Monica Blvd.\, Fox Point\, WI 53217 \nBring your family\, children and neighbors for this Kids’ Climb event! \nVOLUNTEERS NEEDED\n \nTo make these events successful we need help.  We need volunteers to be on the ground and also up in the tree.  Tasks include:  helping parents fill out waiver forms\, outfitting kids in helmets and saddles\, belaying kids up into the tree using pulley systems\, and climbing in the tree assisting kids in learning limb walking\, how to hang upside and things like that.\n \nPlease use the sign up genius to sign up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b45a9a72ea7fa7-2023#/\n \nQuestions???  Contact August Hoppe\n \n 
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-kids-climb-8/
LOCATION:Fox Point Village Hall\, 7200 North Santa Monica Blvd.\, Fox Point\, Wisconsin\, 53217\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T130000
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CREATED:20240603T014147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T014149Z
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SUMMARY:Willow ID
DESCRIPTION:Expand your restoration skillsets by getting past the genus Salix to further your understanding of willow species identification and their habitat needs. Follow Zach Khron and Matt Smith into off-trail areas of Riveredge’s uncommon habitats to find willow populations\, identify to species and discuss management. We will start our day in lab to review herbarium specimens and end it in the field. Dress for all forecasted weather\, bring your knee-high boots and a lunch! \n\n\n\nAges 18+ \n\n\n\nRiveredge Members*: $45 | Non-members: $55 \n\n\n\nPre-register by June 4 at 11:55 pm or register at the program if spots are available. \n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/willow-id/
LOCATION:Riveredge Nature Center\, 4458 County HWY Y\, Saukville\, Wisconsin\, 53080\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T132053Z
UID:10000478-1717230600-1717255800@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:WAA Kids' Climb
DESCRIPTION:Kiwanis Youth Outdoor Days- South Wood County Park\, 7111 South Park Road\, WI Rapids\, WI 54494 \nBring your family\, children and neighbors for this Kids’ Climb event! \nVOLUNTEERS NEEDED\n \nTo make these events successful we need help.  We need volunteers to be on the ground and also up in the tree.  Tasks include:  helping parents fill out waiver forms\, outfitting kids in helmets and saddles\, belaying kids up into the tree using pulley systems\, and climbing in the tree assisting kids in learning limb walking\, how to hang upside and things like that.\n \nQuestions???  Contact Luke Haas\n \n 
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-kids-climb-10/
LOCATION:South Wood County Park\, 7111 South Park Road\, Wisconsin Rapids\, Wisconsin\, 54494\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T130000
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CREATED:20240328T142454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T142621Z
UID:10000473-1717066800-1717074000@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Urban Forestry Today’s ‘Summer Tree Summit’
DESCRIPTION:How do we define environmental justice in the context of urban tree canopy cover and urban forest management? Join Dr. Dexter Locke\, USDA Forest Service as he explains these important terms and concepts\, and their practical ramifications for both urban foresters & residents.  \n\n\n\nThe fee for this LIVE BROADCAST on Thurs May 30\, Noon-2PM (Eastern) is $20 USD & will support the New England Chapter of ISA. Certified arborists in attendance will have the opportunity to earn 2.0 ISA/1.0 MCA CEUs.Pre-register to attend by clicking here or visit www.tinyurl.com/treesummit2024 Questions? Heather@NewEnglandISA.org
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/urban-forestry-todays-summer-tree-summit/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002301
CREATED:20260401T125646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T130349Z
UID:10000719-1716402600-1716409800@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/2024-05-22/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002301
CREATED:20231025T141145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T204239Z
UID:10000399-1716402600-1716409800@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/2024-05-22/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240520T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002301
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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/2024-05-20/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002301
CREATED:20240422T142948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T180101Z
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SUMMARY:WAA Kids' Climb
DESCRIPTION:Veterans Memorial Park\, 410 North Lake Street\, Port Washington\, WI 53074 \nBring your family\, children and neighbors for this Kids’ Climb event! \nVOLUNTEERS NEEDED\n \nTo make these events successful we need help.  We need volunteers to be on the ground and also up in the tree.  Tasks include:  helping parents fill out waiver forms\, outfitting kids in helmets and saddles\, belaying kids up into the tree using pulley systems\, and climbing in the tree assisting kids in learning limb walking\, how to hang upside and things like that.\n \nPlease use the sign up genius to sign up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b45a9a72ea7fa7-2023#/\n \nQuestions???  Contact August Hoppe\n \n 
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-kids-climb-7/
LOCATION:Veteran’s Memorial Park\, 410 N. Lake St.\, Port Washington\, Wisconsin\, 53074
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002301
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T130349Z
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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/2024-04-24/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T002301
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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/2024-04-24/
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SUMMARY:i-Tree Open Academy - Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \n\n\n\nWhat: \n\n\n\nThe i-Tree Open Academy virtual learning series is back for spring of 2024\, with everything you need to explore the latest from the i-Tree suite of tools. Whether your work with trees involves planting\, managing\, funding\, educating\, or beyond – i-Tree can help you better understand the benefits that trees provide\, the impacts of where those benefits are\, and how to apply that science to your project goals. \n\n\n\nWho: \n\n\n\nThis seminar-style offering will serve as both a refresher and an introduction to the newest tools and features\, with one-hour virtual sessions over a six-week period. There is no fee for the Academy\, and you can join all live sessions\, or select those that meet your schedule and interests. Register by filling out the participant form. \n\n\n\nWe will be offering continuing education credits (CEUs) for both the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and the New Jersey state Urban and Community Forestry program. One CEU is available for each of the live sessions attended. \n\n\n\nHow: \n\n\n\nAll sessions will be streamed live via this Microsoft Teams link. They will also be recorded and posted below as well as on the i-Tree YouTube channel\, so that you can catch up on anything you missed. There are no requirements for this course\, and there will be self-directed exercises that you can use to gain experience using the tools. You are encouraged to submit any questions related to the course via info@itreetools.org\, and there will be opportunities to ask questions during certain live sessions and office hours. \n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\nEach session is one hour long and offered Wednesdays at 1:00 pm (Eastern US time). Note: Office hours days and times may vary. \n\n\n\n·       March 20th – Introduction to i-Tree. Understand the basic science of i-Tree and the USFS research behind it. Explore the relationships between the i-Tree tools and the data they provide. Start to consider which i-Tree tools will be best for the application you have in mind. \n\n\n\n·       March 27th – Online with MyTree\, i-Tree Design\, and i-Tree Planting. Explore the easiest to use online i-Tree tools for individual trees. Get a better sense of their advantages and most common uses. \n\n\n\n·       April 3rd – The view from the top: i-Tree Canopy and OurTrees. You can’t manage your forest resource unless you know what you have. Get an estimate of tree canopy cover for any area or monitor change with a few hours of image analysis. Or save your mouse clicks and see if a quick visit to OurTrees will get you what you need. \n\n\n\n·       April 17th – i-Tree Landscape: Data\, maps\, and equity portal. With dozens of layers covering a wide range of geographies it is easy to get lost in Landscape. This session will keep you on track to finish with a map of tree benefits and priority areas within your community. \n\n\n\n·       April 24th– i-Tree Eco the flagship tool. i-Tree Eco is where the latest science goes first. It is a large\, flexible tool that offers much more than we can cover in a single hour. We’ll help you decide if Eco is right for you and let you know where to go to learn more. \n\n\n\n·       May 1st – Putting i-Tree to Work. Take a whirlwind tour through the many ways that i-Tree can be used to further your tree initiatives\, from communication to site selection to accountability metrics. Get inspired and make a plan to put i-Tree to work for you.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/i-tree-open-academy-spring-2024/2024-04-24/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Women's Tree Climbing Workshop: ARBORSkills Spring Training
DESCRIPTION:ARBORSkills Spring Training\n\n\n\nHit your safety program out of the park! During ARBOR Skills Spring Training you will gain hands-on field skills. Make this unique opportunity an annual team building event. Get in production shape. You\, your team\, and your company is worth it! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime & Location\n\n\n\nApr 23\, 2024\, 8:00 AM – Apr 25\, 2024\, 5:00 PM \n\n\n\nArborwear\, 16490 Chillicothe Rd\, Chagrin Falls\, OH 44023\, USA \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nARBOR Skills Spring Training at Arborwear® \n\n\n\nFor Arborists taught by Arborists \n\n\n\nApril 23-25\, 2024 \n\n\n\nHit your safety program out of the park!  During ARBOR Skills Spring Training you will gain hands-on field skills. Make this unique opportunity an annual team building event.  Get in production shape. You\, your team\, and your company is worth it! \n\n\n\nJoin WTCW Instructors: Bear LeVangie\, Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll and Rebecca Seibel at Arborwear’s new\, fun and dynamic learning destination! \n\n\n\nWhat you will receive: documentation of your commitment to safety: \n\n\n\n\nAmerican Red Cross First Aid\, CPR & AED Certification Card\n\n\n\nCertificate of Completions for:\n\n\n\n\n           – Climbing Aerial Rescue \n\n\n\n           – Electrical Hazard Awareness Education & Utility Hardware Field Identification \n\n\n\nRound out your commitment to yourself.  Network with your peers and professionals at the Arborwear “Crawfish Boil” spring event and Mark Przekurat of Fids & Fibers will be demonstrating Rope Splicing on-site! \n\n\n\nSign up for one class\, two classes or all three days!     All Session Price:  $850.00 \n\n\n\nIndividual Class Pricing \n\n\n\n\nAmerican Red Cross First Aid\, CPR & AED for Arborists           $295.00\n\n\n\nClimbing Aerial Rescue & Field Applied First Aid                        $295.00\n\n\n\nEHAE & Utility Hardware Field ID                                                    $295.00\n\n\n\n\nMeals Included:  Coffee/snacks & lunch (Sponsored by Arborwear) \n\n\n\nLodging: Options available nearby \n\n\n\nARBORSkills SPRING TRAINING  \n\n\n\nFirst Aid\, CPR & AED for Arborists \n\n\n\n\nCoffee/snacks & intros\n\n\n\nBegin with ARC blended learning on your own\n\n\n\nUpon completion receive an American Red Cross Certification Card\n\n\n\nClass is applied hands-on learning\n\n\n\nLunch\n\n\n\nField applications for arborists – potential scenarios:\n\n\n\nHandsaw & chainsaw cuts\n\n\n\n§  Struck by\n\n\n\n§  Heat exhaustion\n\n\n\n§  Electrical shock & burn\n\n\n\n§  Eye damage\n\n\n\n§  & more…\n\n\n\nPrizes\, CEUs & Certificate of Completion\n\n\n\n\nAerial Rescue for Climbers & Field Applied First Aid \n\n\n\n\nCoffee/snacks & intros\n\n\n\nGear inspection – all participants gear shall be inspected prior to climbing\n\n\n\nHands-on Aerial Rescues scenarios including\n\n\n\n§  Self rescue\n\n\n\n§  Simple team rescue\n\n\n\n§  Advanced rescue\n\n\n\n§  Working with first responders\n\n\n\nLunch\n\n\n\nMore hands-on scenarios…\n\n\n\nClimbing Aerial Rescue Certificate of Completion (Video documentation available upon request)\n\n\n\nPrizes\, CEUs & Certificate of Completion\n\n\n\n\nElectrical Hazard Awareness Education & Utility Hardware Field ID \n\n\n\n\nCoffee/snacks & intros\n\n\n\nIndoor learning of Electrical Hazard Awareness\n\n\n\nElectrical Hazard Awareness Education test\n\n\n\nLunch\n\n\n\nAfternoon field identification of Utility Hardware\n\n\n\nPrizes\, CEUs & Certificate of Completion
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/arborskills-spring-training/
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/2024-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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