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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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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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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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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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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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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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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/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T170000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T130000
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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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DTSTAMP:20260420T014650
CREATED:20240207T163519Z
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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-2024/2024-04-17/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T014650
CREATED:20240314T171539Z
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SUMMARY:Arborist on the Road: Rope Splicing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Arborist on the Road: Beginner Arborist Rope Splicing \n\n\n\nA 2-day Beginner Arborist Workshop on Rope Splicing.  It will cover material selection\, rope characteristics\, hollow braid\, 16-strand and double braid splicing techniques\, tricks\, tips and tools. \n\n\n\nWhen: April 13-14\, 2024 \n\n\n\nWhere: ENSA-North America\, 727 E. Veterans Way\, Mukwonago\, WI 53149 \n\n\n\nInstructor: Mark Przekurat \n\n\n\nCourse Material Includes: \n\n\n\n\nRope Characteristics\n\n\n\nHollow Braid\n\n\n\n16-strand and double braid splicing techniques\n\n\n\nBasic splice kits will be provided\n\n\n\nYou keep what you splice!\n\n\n\n\nCEUs available: 20 ISA CEU’s & 20 TCIA CTSP Credits \n\n\n\nCost: $700.00 \n\n\n\nRegistration: https://ensa.myabsorb.com/?fbclid=IwAR1-hOgfwgZf4fTcb8dxNGRy7SmOg_UAVGPkQiqooMh0-cZXqX9riaqYUUU#/instructor-led-courses/3920b9b0-f7f6-4478-8fba-1b882da6e888 \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact ENSA at 720-812-2857 or lori@ensa-northamerica.com
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/arborist-on-the-road-rope-splicing-workshop/
LOCATION:ENSA Mukwonago\, 727 E Veterans Way\, Mukwonago\, Wisconsin\, 53149
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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-2024/2024-04-10/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260420T014650
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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-2024/2024-04-03/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T014650
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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/2024-03-27/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T210000
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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/2024-03-27/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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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-2024/2024-03-27/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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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-2024/2024-03-20/
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/2024-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin's Insect Trends: an Update from the UW Insect Diagnostic Lab by PJ Liesch\, UW Madison Extension
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/wisconsins-insect-trends-an-update-from-the-uw-insect-diagnostic-lab-by-pj-liesch-uw-madison-extension/
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SUMMARY:Diseases in the Nursery by Dr. Brian Hudelson\, UW Madison Extension
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/diseases-in-the-nursery-by-dr-brian-hudelson-uw-madison-extension/
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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/2024-02-28/
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/2024-02-28/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:2024 Landscape & Grounds Maintenance Short Course
DESCRIPTION:The Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Short Course is for landscape professionals to learn up-to-date science-based information to help you increase the economic and environmental sustainability of landscapes you care for and your business. \n\n\n\nProgram Info: (CEUs for ISA & NALP will be available) \n\n\n\nShort Course Speaker’s Bio \n\n\n\nArborist CEU’s Info \n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 7 \n\n\n\n1:00 p.m.— Crown Restoration Pruning of Storm Damaged Trees; Jake Miesbauer\, Ph.D.\, Arboriculture Scientist\, The Morton ArboretumStorm damage is a common issue faced by urban tree managers. Sometimes trees are severely damaged and need to be removed. Many more\, however\, receive moderate levels of damage and can be saved. This presentation will cover the process of managing trees that have been damaged in storms\, from first response after the storm\, through the crown restoration process.  \n\n\n\n2:15 p.m.— Insect to Watch for in 2024; PJ Liesch\, Entomologist\, UW-Madison ExtensionThis webinar will focus on important landscape insects to have on your radar for 2024\, such as spongy moth\, two lined chestnut borer\, spotted lanternfly\, and more \n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 14 \n\n\n\n1:00 p.m. — Planting for Resilience: trees and shrubs for the future; Dr. Laura Jull\, Associate professor\, UW-Madison With the changing climate\, Green Industry professionals will need to make key decisions on what plants to grow and install in landscapes. Our usual plant choices may not be the best ones for our future environment due to climate change. Dr. Jull will discuss both native and exotic trees and shrubs that are heat\, drought and sometimes flood tolerant. She will discuss planting the right plant for the location and plants for season-long interest that are lower maintenance \n\n\n\n2:15 p.m. —Low Developing the Next Landscape Staple Perennials; Josh Roggenbuck\, Regional Product Manager\, Walters GardenHow perennial plants are developed\, and which improved varieties replace the old staples \n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 211:00 p.m.— Bee Lawns: practical applications for industry professionals; Kristine Moncada\, Researcher\, University of Minnesota\, Department of Horticultural Science – Turfgrass ScienceBee lawns are a great way to help pollinators. Learn about their establishment\, long-term maintenance\, and common issues. We will also discuss the specific needs of clients with bee lawns. \n\n\n\n2:15 p.m. — Disease or Not Disease? That’s the Question; Dr. Brian Hudelson\, Director\, Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic\, UW-Madison ExtensionPlants can exhibit a wide range of symptoms due to diseases\, insect pests\, and environmental stresses.  This talk with focus on different kinds of symptoms (e.g.\, leaf necrosis\, branch dieback\, plant death) and how these symptoms might (or might not) vary depending upon the underlying cause. This presentation will also provide pointers on what additional symptoms to look for in order to get a better handle on the underlying cause(s) of plant health issues. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 28 \n\n\n\n1:00 p.m. — Turf vs. Drought: The Epic Throwdown; Dr. Doug Soldat\, Professor\, UW-Madison The summer of 2023 brought drought conditions to most of the state. Lawns were pummeled\, but mostly recovered and are in training for the re-match. In this talk\, you’ll learn how to help lawns be more resilient to drought and how to recover drought-damaged areas. \n\n\n\n2:15 p.m. — The Benefits of Growth Regulators (PGR’s) for Trees and Shrubs; Lee Fredericks\, Western Great Lakes Territory Manager\, Rainbow Ecoscience Reducing labor through the utilization of plant growth regulators may be just the option you company has been searching for. This presentation will address the many benefits PGR’s can provide plants and companies alike.  All the following will be discussed during this presentation: \n\n\n\n\nApplication Implications and BMP’s\n\n\n\nDiscovery of all Primary and Secondary benefits\n\n\n\nProperty Aesthetics -that can directly impact renewals. \n\n\n\nTime and Labor Savings\n\n\n\n\nShort Course via zoom To provide the quality education that you expect\, while being mindful of the safety of our participants\, we are providing the Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Short Course online via Zoom. The class will only be available during the live presentation on the specified date and time. It will NOT be available to view later. An email will be sent the day before the class to registered participants with their personal link to access that specific Zoom session. This requires a unique email address for EACH registrant. \n\n\n\nRegistration (opens on January 3rd\, 2024) The registration fee for all four sessions is $60. Single sessions are $25 per session. Choose anyone of the following County Extension site link to register for this program: \n\n\n\nDane County Extension \n\n\n\nKenosha/Racine County Extension \n\n\n\nWaukesha County Extension \n\n\n\nSponsorship: The 2024 Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Short Course Program is sponsored in part by the Wisconsin Nursery and landscape Association.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2024-landscape-grounds-maintenance-short-course/2024-02-28/
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SUMMARY:Ascent Event Climbing Competition at the WAA/DNR Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Monday evening at the WAA/DNR Annual conference from 5:30-6:30 pm\, right before the blue light special\, the WAA TCC will be hosting an ascent event to see who is the fastest climber in GB land. \n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\nClimbers of all skill levels encouraged to compete.\n\n\n\nLimited to the first 24 climbers to register.\n\n\n\nPre-registration is required.\n\n\n\nSign up deadline is February 15\, 2024\n\n\n\n\nWhat To Bring/What to Expect:\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring your approved ascent system for 11 mm Courant Rebel rope.\n\n\n\nProper PPE etiquette per ANSI standards will be followed for the event (not provided\, must bring your own).\n\n\n\nThe WAA will provide full-body harnesses for all to use.\n\n\n\nTwo ropes will be set up for head-to-head competition.\n\n\n\n\nQuestions:\n\n\n\nContact Gary Kohler
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/ascent-event-climbing-competition-at-the-waa-dnr-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:ISA Certified Arborist\, Utility Specialist\, and Municipal Specialist Exam
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: February 8\, 2024 \n\n\n\nSeats Available: 35 \n\n\n\nMinimum Seating: 5 \n\n\n\nPlease check the ISA website (www.isa-arbor.com) for more information and for registration under Credentials/ Exam Information. Registration for the exam is made directly with the ISA\, and must be completed at least 12 working days in advance.  This is an application process that has certain requirements. Here is the webpage where you can find the application to apply for eligibility: https://www.isa-arbor.com/Credentials/Apply-Now/Apply-for-Eligibility. \n\n\n\nPlease contact ISA if you are having any difficulties with registration.  Do not wait until the last minute to register! \n\n\n\nCheck-in starts at 12:00pm and exam begins promptly at 12:30pm.  This exam is being held in conjunction with the WAA Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-certified-arborist-utility-specialist-and-municipal-specialist-exam-12/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:Call for Poster Presentations at the WAA/DNR Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin Arborist Association will be hosting poster presentation sessions for the first time at the WAA/WI DNR annual conference in Green Bay on Feb 26th and 27th 2024.  Poster presentation is a great way to engage with peer professionals in sharing novel ideas and experience in arboriculture\, urban forestry and landscape horticulture field.  Join the poster presentation by submitting an online abstract (250- 350 words max) before Jan 10th\, 2024. \n\n\n\nSubmit Your Abstract by Applying Here \n\n\n\nGoal of the poster presentation: \n\n\n\nTo provide opportunities for students\, researchers\, and professionals at the 2024 WAA/WI DNR’s Annual Conference to present\, disseminate and highlight the practice of arboriculture\, urban forestry\, and landscape horticulture. \n\n\n\nPoster Submission Application: \n\n\n\n\nFirst and Last Name (primary author)\n\n(if a student\, include name of their research advisor\, instructor\, or supervisor)\n\n\n\n\n\nName and Address of your Institution/Agency/ Business/ Organization/ Others\n\n\n\nContact Info: Email\, Phone Number\n\n\n\nChoose the relevant poster category that you propose to present: A) Research B) Education C) Outreach Project D) Community Project E) Internship Project\n\n\n\nTitle of your poster and abstract (250- 350 words max)\n\n\n\nSubmission deadline: Jan 10th\, 2024 (Wednesday)\n\n\n\nMust be a registered attendee at the WAA/WI DNR annual conference during poster presentation.\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Guidelines: \n\n\n\n\nPoster Size (inches):  Minimum: 36” x 36”\, Maximum: 44” x 44”\n\n\n\nWAA provides: Designated space\, Poster easel stand\, foam board\, binder clips (for poster attachment) \n\n\n\nPoster Setup time: Mon. Feb 26th from 7:00 – 9:00 am\n\n\n\nPoster Session Schedule during conference:  (Authors must be at their poster during session time listed in the program to present their information and answer questions.) Mon. Feb 26th from 10:00 – 10:30 am / Mon. Feb 26th from 2:30 – 3:00 pm / Tues. Feb 27th from 10:30 – 11:00 am\n\n\n\nPoster Removal Time: Tues. Feb. 27th from 11:00 – 12:00 pm (Note: All poster presenters will receive participant certificate and will be honored at the WAA Annual Conference Luncheon on Tues. Feb. 27th.)\n\n\n\nPoster must avoid commercialism\, promotion\, or advertisement.\n\n\n\nFont Size: 24 – 48 point font (that you can read from 2-3 ft. away)\n\n\n\n\nPoster Content layout: \n\n\n\n\nPoster Title:\n\n\n\nAuthor(s):\n\n\n\nInstitution/ Business/ Organization/ Agency:\n\n\n\nAddress:\n\n\n\nContent Layout:\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nCategories: (Choose one of the relevant category layouts as a guideline in designing your poster) \n\n\n\n\nResearch (Summarize research findings with statistical analysis) (include all the below)\n\na) Abstract b) Introduction c) Methods and Materials d) Results and Discussion e) Literature Citation; Include figures\, tables\, photos.\n\n\n\n\n\nEducation (Present a specific educational topic like Preventing Stem girdling root\, Spotted lanternfly Management):\n\na) Goal b) Rationale c) Infographics d) Benefits e) Citation Sources\n\n\n\n\n\nOutreach Program (Hands on activities/training programs for youths\, underserved audience\, professionals\, and consumers):\n\na) Goal b) Rationale C) Program Planning and Execution D) Program Evaluation and Results E) Program Impacts and Outcomes; Include visuals\, figures\, tables\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Project (engaging with local/ regional communities in urban forest development and management related projects like Champion tree project\, Heritage Oak project):\n\na) Goal b) Rationale c) Impact of the project e) Future Steps F) Acknowledgement; Include visuals\n\n\n\n\n\nInternship Project (Share a project experience that you completed while working with a company\, organization\, institute e.g. tree inventory\, restoration):\n\na) Learning Objectives b) Key responsibilities c) Skills/ Techniques gained d) Overall experience e) Acknowledgement ; Include visuals\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources: \n\n\n\n\n\nCreating a poster: UW Madison\, The Writing Center \n\n\n\nhttps://writing.wisc.edu/handbook/assignments/posterpresentations/ \n\n\n\n\nInternship Poster: Virginia Wesleyan University  \n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.vwu.edu/academics/the-lighthouse/internship-posters.php \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or need assistance? \n\n\n\nVijai Pandian\, WAA Educational Advisor \n\n\n\nTina Johnson\, WAA Chapter Executive
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/call-for-poster-presentations-at-the-waa-dnr-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:Municipal Forestry Institute
DESCRIPTION:The Municipal Forestry Institute (MFI) is an exciting\, high-level training opportunity that guides professionals in the leadership and managerial aspects of urban forestry. This week-long intensive educational program delivers a challenging\, yet rewarding\, opportunity to learn how to grow more successful community tree programs. Attendees will master leadership and management tools of program administration\, coalition building\, strategic thinking\, program planning\, and public relations by investing a week in their personal growth and development. \n\n\n\nMFI 2024 Applications Being Accepted!February 25-March 1\, 2024\n\n\n\nApplications are now being accepted for SMA’s Municipal Forestry Institute 2024! Registration opens on 8/1/2023 and closes 11/1/2023. The Institute will be held on beautiful Jekyll Island off the coast of Georgia. Swaying live oak trees and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean will serve as the perfect backdrop for a week of inspiration\, leadership growth\, and community-building with fellow urban foresters. MFI is the only leadership program focused on the people who make or support daily tree planting and care decisions. You’ll learn and network with the people who know and understand your work\, all while building your skills and confidence to lead your urban forestry program to the next level! \n\n\n\nGeneral information about what MFI covers can be found below on this page. For more detailed information and logistics about MFI 2024\, and to apply\, click the button below. An informational flier is also available here. We’ll see you in Georgia! \n\n\n\nApply for MFI 2024!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n2023 MFI Focus Year\n\n\n\nIn 2023\, SMA’s MFI will take a Focus Year. The full institute will not be offered in 2023. The 2023 Focus Year will include ensuring the program meets modern standards for urban forestry leadership development and is positioned to evolve into the future. Throughout the year\, SMA will pull together key stakeholders including academics\, practitioners\, partner organizations\, past participants\, and others to hear their ideas and insights on how MFI meets the needs currently and how it can grow. Now is the time to conduct a comprehensive review of MFI\, the premier leadership course in the urban forestry field! \n\n\n\nReview the 2023 Focus Year outline\n\n\n\nAbout the Municipal Forestry Institute\n\n\n\nMFI Statement of PurposeThe Municipal Forestry Institute is an inclusive\, immersive and transformative educational experience that empowers urban forestry leaders to gain valuable and practical insights from prominent figures\, experts and peers in the field of urban forestry.  \n\n\n\nMFI GoalsThe goals of the Municipal Forestry Institute are to: \n\n\n\n\nEstablish a solid understanding of personal leadership styles and the human dynamics of urban forestry to advance urban forestry within communities.\n\n\n\nStimulate personal and program advancement through greater understanding of the context within which urban forestry leaders operate\n\n\n\nCultivate sustainable urban forestry programs through networks\, partners and coalition building\n\n\n\nFoster long-term success\, support and engagement through education\, skills building and mentoring.\n\n\n\n\nWhy you should attendThe MFI curriculum focuses on the human side of urban forestry and the development of leadership skills rather than the technical aspects of urban forestry or arboriculture. Principles and practices gleaned from a wide range of disciplines are incorporated into training sessions. Participants are challenged to expand their personal and professional boundaries and develop their role as a leader in the urban forestry profession. \n\n\n\nThe Institute curriculum features a multi-dimensional leadership focus with a progression that concentrates on: \n\n\n\n\nIndividual development\n\n\n\nThe context and reality of their municipal urban forestry program\n\n\n\nExternal collaborations and partnerships\n\n\n\nDeveloping a growth mindset for long-term success.\n\n\n\n\nThis progressive education and learning model is designed to stimulate the participant’s thinking about their own professional and personal growth\, then about how to improve their own program\, and finally how to synthesize this understanding and knowledge to facilitate change. \n\n\n\nThis is a unique leadership and professional development opportunity you won’t find elsewhere. A team of dedicated urban forestry professionals help you gain insights for how you can move from a good urban forestry program to a great one. MFI is an investment in your professional future – one that will pay great dividends to you and your community.Past MFI classes have included over 800 city foresters and city arborists\, urban foresters\, municipal arborists\, planners\, tree wardens\, state urban forestry staff\, municipal tree advocates\, and urban forestry non-profit staff. \n\n\n\nWhat to expectMFI is an intensive learning experience. You must be able to attend the full week\, which typically starts at 4:00pm on Sunday runs until noon on Friday. There are daily breaks and group events throughout the week. Your full attendance will be required at every session. Partial attendance is not possible. Pets\, partners\, dependents\, and/or guests cannot be accommodated at MFI. \n\n\n\nThe MFI instructional staff comes with decades of experience in all phases of urban forestry at the municipal\, state\, federal\, private\, and non-profit levels.The curriculum was developed by a team of dynamic urban forestry professionals and educators experienced in leading urban forestry programs at the local\, state\, federal\, and non-profit levels. The MFI training will cover these four themes. \n\n\n\n\nLeadership: Looking inward to know and understand your professional self and others\n\n\n\nStrategic Planning: Looking outward to know and understand the context you work in\n\n\n\nPartnerships: Creating connections\, partnerships and coalitions\n\n\n\nPractice: Keeping momentum by developing a growth mindset\n\n\n\n\nThe curriculum is presented in a variety of formats including lectures\, panel discussions\, group exercises\, and real-life scenarios. \n\n\n\nAn MFI Pre-Institute is required for all attendees. The Pre-Institute takes place virtually\, 2-4 weeks in advance of the MFI training. The Pre-Institute is an online platform for participants to connect and communicate with fellow participants and the MFI Education Facilitators and engage in concepts and topics that will be discussed during MFI. The Pre-Institute begins with a virtual welcome meeting and continues to include an online forum for communicating with the MFI participants and a series of readings and discussions that lay the groundwork for a successful week of teaching and learning.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration DetailsThe all-inclusive registration investment covers the following: \n\n\n\n\nFood and lodging for 5 nights and 6 days\n\n\n\nCourse materials\, including a Learning Journal workbook\, worksheets\, and group exercises.\n\n\n\nCEUs (ISA CA\, BCMA\, Municipal Specialist)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Investment: \n\n\n\n\n$2\,299 USD for SMA members\n\n\n\n$2\,399 UDS non SMA members\n\n\n\n\nRegistration does not include travel. \n\n\n\nScholarships covering registration and travel are available from SMA and may also be available from local and state-level sources. More details on how to qualify for these scholarships will be posted.  \n\n\n\nOrganizers and SponsorsThe MFI is a program of the Society of Municipal Arborists and is organized in cooperation with other groups such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. SMA and its partners are committed to increasing diversity in urban forestry and leadership opportunities for people of color\, LGBTQIA+ individuals\, and others who have historically been underrepresented in our field.  \n\n\n\nWhat Past Participants Say about MFI:“The most valuable part of the entire process for me was hearing in some detail the lived experience of folks\, whether they were in settings similar to my own or quite different. It was particularly enlightening to learn in more depth about the trials and triumphs of arborists working at city or state levels\, dealing with bureaucracies and both public interest and public misperceptions.“ —Kathy Lawrence\, Board Chair\, Greater Newburgh Parks Conservancy\, MFI 2021 \n\n\n\n“It was fantastic to reconnect with my MFI friends and to see the familiar faces of the cadre leadership [at the virtual 2021 MFI Day reunion]. Hearing about the leadership journeys of fellow MFI grads was inspiring. I learned so much through the presentations and personal stories. It felt great knowing that there is a family of professionals out there working hard for the people and places they serve. It reminded me why I love this profession.” —Miche Palmer\, MFI 2020\, Street Tree Planting Forester\, NYC Parks Forestry\, Horticulture & Natural Resources \n\n\n\n“MFI felt like a gulp of fresh air when you’ve been underwater just a little too long. I hadn’t known how starved I was for professional camaraderie\, companionship\, and acceptance. In addition to the peer support—including the encouragement to look for a new job\, which I’ve since found and started—one of my favorite things about MFI was learning about the new technologies and practices people were using in their city forestry programs.” —Sarah Hagan\, MFI 2021 \n\n\n\n“MFI gives you the opportunity to experience a group of passionate advocates for our environment who have a wealth of knowledge to share. You will either learn new skills or sharpen the tools you already have in your tool box. It will revitalize you and spark new ideas for your work and life goals.“—Kateri Savory\, MFI 2019\, Senior Project Manager for Metropolitan New York City\, Davey Resource Group \n\n\n\nFor MFI registration or sponsorship inquiries\, please contact smaexecdirector@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/municipal-forestry-institute/
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SUMMARY:2024 WAA/WIDNR Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Branching Out in the World of Urban ForestryFebruary 25-27\, 2024Hyatt & KI Convention Center • Green Bay\, WI \n\n\n\nWe are excited to ‘branch out’ again in Green Bay for the WAA & WIDNR Annual Winter Conference!  We have another astronomical assortment of speakers this year you won’t want to miss! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information – Blocks are now Closed! \n\n\n\nReservations can now be made for the annual conference.  We have blocks in three hotels this year!  \n\n\n\nHyatt (host hotel)= Attached to KI Convention Center at 333 Main St. $119/night for a double\, $144/night for a triple\, $169/night for a quad occupancy\, online reservations at https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/GRBRG/G-WIAR. Please make reservations before February 2\, 2024.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHampton Inn = Attached to KI Convention Center at 201 Main St.\, $139/night for a double queen or a king\, call 920-437-5900.  Indicate you are with the WI Arborist Block.  Please make hotel reservations before January 26\, 2024. \n\n\n\nHotel Northland – 1 block from KI Convention Center at 302 N. Adams St.\, $139/night for a standard king\, $169/night for a double queen\, 920-393-7499.  Indicate you are part of the WI Arborist Association Room Block or use this link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1686669505002&key=GRP&app=resvlink.  Please make hotel reservations before February 5\, 2024. \n\n\n\nAlternative Hotels \n\n\n\nQuality Inn = 0.6 mi. from KI Convention Center at 321 S. Washington St.\, 920-437-8771 \n\n\n\nSt. Brendan’s Inn = 0.6 mi. from KI Conv Center at 234 S. Washington St.\, 920-884-8484 \n\n\n\nHawthorn Suites = 2.7 mi. from KI Conv Center at 335 W. Joseph St.\, 920-435-2222 \n\n\n\nMore can be found at:http://www.kiconventioncenter.org/explore-green-bay/hotels-and-overflow-facilities/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Information \n\n\n\nDownload the Conference Brochure for the full agenda. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration available online until February 20th. WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME AT DELAYED PRICING – Full Conference: WAA Member $315/ Non-Member $330\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Discount available until February 2nd.  Prices will go up on February 3rd.\n\n\n\n\nPre-Registration is now closed!!!  Walk-ups will be welcome at delayed pricing! \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\nEarly Bird Registration: WAA Member $275\, Non-Member $290\, Full-Time Students $65\n\n\n\nSunday Only: WAA Member $135\, Non-Member $150\n\n\n\nMonday Only: WAA Member $145\, Non-Member $160\n\n\n\nTuesday Only: WAA Member $135\, Non-Member $150\n\n\n\nDelayed Registration Fee (after February 2nd): add $40 per person (except students)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo become a WAA member or renew your membership\, click here.  Not sure if you are a member\, contact Tina Johnson at the link below for registration questions. \n\n\n\n\nThe Schedule & Location of Events Addendum is now available so you can plan out your conference agenda and see how many CEUs/CTSPs are being offered per session.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMissing from Mailed Brochure (bottom of page 9) \n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 27\, 2024 – Afternoon Utility Track Sessions \n\n\n\n1:30-2:30 IVM and Pollinators – Lewis Payne \n\n\n\nThis presentation will highlight the steps of IVM and then go into the steps to integrate pollinators into the program.  Highlights will also include joining the CCAA for Monarch butterflies and utilizing the pollinator scorecard developed by the Rights of Way as Habitat Working Group in a vegetation management program. \n\n\n\n2:30-3:30 Long Range Vegetation Management Plan – What is This? – Lewis Payne \n\n\n\nThis presentation will dig into the history of IVM and why it is important to develop a long-range vegetation management plan.  The components of a long-range plan will be highlighted. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBrief Overview of the Speaker Line-up (just to name a few) – SEE BROCHURE FOR COMPLETE AGENDA \n\n\n\nJeremy Auer (WI DNR) – Native Shrub and Tree Seed: A Tutorial on Identification\, Collection and Cleaning \n\n\n\nJoseph Crawford (Crawford Tree & Landscape Services\, Inc.) – Making Safety Meetings Worthwhile / Bridging the Divide Between Sales and Production \n\n\n\nBrian French (Arboriculture International)\, Ryan Gilpin (Nidus Consulting) – Snags in the Urban Forest (Sunday Workshop) \n\n\n\nRich Hauer (CNUC) – If You Could Build a Diverse Urban Forest Utopia\, What Would It Be? \n\n\n\nLaura Jull (UW-Madison) – The “Lorax” Says\, “We Need Tree Diversity” \n\n\n\nTodd Kramer (Kramer Tree Specialists) –Preparing to Use a Crane / Comparing Different Types of Cranes (with Andrew Fedor) \n\n\n\nPJ Liesch (UW-Madison) – Wisconsin’s Insect Trends and Pests to Watch for in 2024 \n\n\n\nChristopher Luley (Urban Forest Diagnostics LLC) – Biology\, Identification and Management of Wood Decay in Urban Trees (Sunday Workshop) / Identification of Common Decay Fungi / Assessing Trees with Decay \n\n\n\nRandall Miller (CNUC) – Are You a Leader or a Boss? / Working Around Power Lines \n\n\n\nLewis Payne (New York Power Authority) – IVM and Pollinators / Long Range Vegetation Management Plan: What is This? \n\n\n\nLuke Scheberl (Mid-State Technical College) – Why Do Trees Care About Soil? \n\n\n\nGlen Stanosz (UW-Madison) – Drought: Multiple Definitions – Many More (and More Complex) Effects on Trees \n\n\n\nMike Wendt (Wendtscapes)- Conifer ID / Wood Art Treasures from Waste Wood \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMore details are available on the brochure above. Hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n***NEW THIS YEAR*** – Poster Presentations \n\n\n\n\nWe will be hosting poster presentation sessions for the first time.  A poster presentation is a great way to engage with peer professionals in sharing novel ideas and experience in the arboriculture\, urban forestry\, and landscape horticulture field.\n\n\n\nPosters will be on display all day Monday and Tuesday morning.  Presenters will be available for questions during Breaks with the Exhibitors.\n\n\n\nSubmit an online abstract (250-350 words\, max) before Jan. 10\, 2024 at this link: https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/call-for-poster-presentations-at-the-waa-dnr-annual-conference/.\n\n\n\nQuestions?  Ask Tina Johnson for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**NEW TIME THIS YEAR** – Ascent Event Climbing Competition \n\n\n\n\nMonday evening from 5:30-6:30 pm\, right before the blue light special\, the WAA TCC will be hosting an ascent event to see who is the fastest climber in GB land.\n\n\n\nClimbers of all skill levels encouraged to compete.\n\n\n\nLimited to the first 24 climbers to register.\n\n\n\nPlease register separately for this event by Feb. 15\, 2024 at this link: https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/ascent-event-climbing-competition-at-the-waa-dnr-annual-conference/.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitor Information \n\n\n\n\nClick here for more information about the exhibitor booths.\n\n\n\nQuestions about becoming an exhibitor?  Ask Todd Haefke for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Information \n\n\n\n\nSponsorships are available!  Click here for more information. \n\n\n\nStill available: ALL\n\n\n\nQuestions about sponsorships?  Ask Jaycee Hendrickson for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy \n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before February 2\, 2024 with a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after February 2\, 2024\, although substitutions may be permitted.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Questions? – contact WAA Chapter Executive Tina Johnson
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2024-waa-widnr-annual-conference/
LOCATION:KI Convention Center\, 333 Main St.\, Green Bay\, WI\, 54301\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:2024 Virtual Certified Arborist Study Group
DESCRIPTION:5 Week Workshop – Monday and Thursday evenings starting January 22 – February 19\, 2024. Every Monday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm.  Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions)\, we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam.  The following week (Monday\, February 26th)\,  we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay\, WI.  The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam.  The exam will be available for everyone\, not just class participants.  So if you want to take the exam\, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well\, if you wish to attend.  Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website. \n\n\n\nThis is an VIRTUAL course.  You are welcome to register for the full course.  You can also choose to attend individual sessions.  2.5 CEU credits are available per session. \n\n\n\nLeading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nVirtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Syllabus\n\n\n\nDate                                  Instructor                              Class Domain \n\n\n\nMon.\, January 22nd\, 2024Jake KubisiakTree Physiology and BiologyThurs.\, January 25th\, 2024Glen Stanosz  Plant Health Care/Diseases and TreatmentMon.\, January 29th\, 2024Aaron SchauerSoil\, Water and NutritionThurs.\, February 1st\, 2024Mike WendtClimbing and SafetyMon.\, February 5th\, 2024Nathan SchuettpelzRisk ManagementThurs.\, February 8th\, 2024Denny Fermenich  Tree Establishment and PruningMon.\, February 12th\, 2024Don RoppoloTree Support and ProtectionThurs.\, February 15th\, 2024Denny FermenichTree ID and SelectionMon.\, February 19th\, 2024Jeff LaufenbergTrees and Construction /Urban ForestryMon.\, February 26th\, 2024Erin StoeklCertification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING)\n\n\n\nOur instructors:\n\n\n\nJake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist\, Wachtel Tree Science\, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist \n\n\n\nDr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison\, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification \n\n\n\nAaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College \n\n\n\nMike Wendt- Retired Arboriculture/Hort. Instructor; Past WAA Tree Climbing Competition Champion \n\n\n\nNathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager\, Wachtel Tree Science \n\n\n\nDenny Fermenich– City Forester\, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA \n\n\n\nDon Roppolo– Past President\, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute\, Director of Arboricultural Training \n\n\n\nJeff Laufenberg– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\nErin Stoekl– Urban Forestry District Manager\, City of Milwaukee\, DPW-Forestry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\n\n$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!) \n\n\n\n$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership) \n\n\n\n$35 – Single Session \n\n\n\n$90 – Study Guide (Recommended) \n\n\n\n$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended) \n\n\n\nEXAM IS SEPARATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before January 15\, 2024 with a $10 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 15th\, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 15th.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred/started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2024-virtual-certified-arborist-study-group/2024-02-22/
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