BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WAA-ISA - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.waa-isa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for WAA-ISA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230929T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T130000 DTSTAMP:20260617T032040 CREATED:20230306T185702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T185703Z UID:10000339-1695974400-1696165200@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2023 Indiana Arborist Association Tree Climbing Championship DESCRIPTION:Event description\n\n\n\nThe Indiana Tree Climbing Championship provides a competitive but educational opportunity for working arborists to demonstrate and exchange new climbing techniques\, increase the interaction between various firms and members in the industry\, and provide positive public exposure for the profession. Professional tree climbing competitions that simulate working conditions of arborists in the field are held around the world to expand the platform for arborists to learn about the latest in climbing techniques and innovations in equipment. Showcasing the highest level of professional skills and safety\, this learning environment also introduces the public to the skills professional tree climbing arborists must use for safe\, professional tree work. \n\n\n\nThe contestants must compete in five preliminary events\, Work Climb\, Aerial Rescue\, Throwline\, Ascent Event\, and Speed Climb. The contestants who accumulate the highest combined points total in the preliminary events earn the right to move on to the championship round\, the Masters’ Challenge and awarded prizes from ArborMaster. ISA is still working on the planning of future International Climbing Competitions \n\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities : The Indiana Arborist Association introduced an Annual Sponsorship Program in 2023.  Sponsors agree to a two-year commitment and receive annual benefits outlined HERE.  If you are interested in becoming an Annual Sponsor with the IAA\, please review sponsorship details and select the ticketed sponsorship level within this registration page.  Once the IAA receives your order\, you will be contacted with payment options and further details.  \n\n\n\nIn-Kind Donations: If you have an in-kind contribution please contact the Climbing Competition Chair at bamm06@comcast.net \n\n\n\n**As weather conditions can greatly impact this event\, it is subject to postponement or cancellation. If the event of cancellation\, a full refund minus Humantix fees\, will be offered.  All donations of registrations and sponsorships are\, of course\, welcome.  \n\n\n\n\nAny climbers/volunteers registered before 9/8 will receive shirts at the event. Any registrations received after 9/8 will get shirts\, if available. Registration cut off will be 9/22/23.  \n\n\n\n\n**PLEASE NOTE: Due to a record number of registrants in 2022\, we expect that we will again need to close registration early.  \n\n\n\n                                                                Thank you to our Sponsors \n\n\n\nPlatinum Sponsors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTitanium Sponsors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGold Sponsors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSilver Sponsors \n\n\n\nShare event \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRefund Policy\n\n\n\nRefunds are available up to 30 days prior to the event URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2023-indiana-arborist-association-tree-climbing-championship/ LOCATION:LaPorte Parks Dept\, 250 Pine Lake Ave\, La Porte\, Indiana\, 46350 CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T140000 DTSTAMP:20260617T032040 CREATED:20230421T162025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T162026Z UID:10000350-1696154400-1696168800@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WAA Kids' Climb DESCRIPTION:
Chainsaw Carving & Forest Arts Festival at River Bend Nature Center\, Racine \n\nRiver Bend Nature Center – 3600 N. Green Bay Rd.\, Racine 53404\n\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-5/ LOCATION:River Bend Nature Center\, 3600 N. Green Bay Rd.\, Racine\, Wisconsin\, 53404 CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/EG-Kids-Climb-2021-Casey-girl-silhouette.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231003T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231003T150000 DTSTAMP:20260617T032040 CREATED:20230906T153443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T153448Z UID:10000381-1696321800-1696345200@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:2023 Urban Forestry Workshop Pruning Young Trees DESCRIPTION:Monday\, Sept 25: Milwaukee County – Boerner Botanical Garden\, Hales CornersWednesday\, Sept 27: Marathon County – Extension Building\, WausauTuesday\, Oct 3: Winnebago County – Sunnyview Expo Center\, Oshkosh \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEach workshop includes morning classroom style instruction followed by hands-on field demonstrations in the afternoon. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\n\nTree biology\n\n\n\nTree structure and growth characteristics\n\n\n\nProper pruning techniques using the appropriate tools\n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited to the first 50! Register today at: go.wisc.edu/urbanforestry \n\n\n\nISA CEUs provided for this workshop \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUrban Forestry Workshop hosted by UW Madison Division of Extension and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2023-urban-forestry-workshop-pruning-young-trees/2023-10-03/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T170000 DTSTAMP:20260617T032040 CREATED:20230926T175842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T180054Z UID:10000394-1697011200-1697130000@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Landscape Below Ground V (in person or online) DESCRIPTION:In this international conference on tree root development in urban soils\, learn about the latest science-based management strategies for establishing and maintaining trees’ roots in challenging urban situations. Top scientists and practitioners from around the world will present knowledge to help managers and policymakers choose\, plant\, and care for healthier\, longer-lived trees by focusing on trees’ critical and vulnerable root systems. Speakers will address such topics as the design and constraints of street planting spaces\, nursery growing\, soil selection and amendment\, tree root architecture\, and tree stability. Landscape Below Ground V is presented in partnership by The Morton Arboretum and the International Society of Arboriculture. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/landscape-below-ground-v-in-person-or-online/ LOCATION:Morton Arboretum\, 4100 Illinois Route 53\, Lisle\, Illinois\, 60532 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T120000 DTSTAMP:20260617T032040 CREATED:20230908T152730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T152731Z UID:10000389-1697108400-1697112000@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Urban Forestry Today Webinar: Advanced Tree Biology DESCRIPTION:​ \n\n\n\nTo successfully care for trees\, arborists & urban foresters require a thorough understanding of plant-related biological and physiological concepts. Join Dr. Kevin Smith\, USDA Forest Service\, as he engages in a detailed discussion of tree function.  \n\n\n\n1.0 ISA CEU with live broadcast. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/urban-forestry-today-webinar-advanced-tree-biology/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/UF-Today.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231015T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T170000 DTSTAMP:20260617T032040 CREATED:20230706T184155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T184156Z UID:10000365-1697356800-1697821200@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:World Forum on Urban Forests DESCRIPTION:Taking Trees to the Global StageThe Arbor Day Foundation is thrilled to announce that the 2023 Partners in Community Forestry Conference and Alliance for Community Trees Day will be held in Washington\, D.C. October 16–20 as part of the World Forum on Urban Forests. \n\n\n\nThe forum — which was first held in 2018 — will convene hundreds of global representatives for discussions on the importance of urban trees for our future. As one of several co-organizers for the event\, we look forward to bringing this once-in-a-lifetime experience to our network. \n\n\n\nMore details\, including specific dates and speakers\, will be announced. Stay tuned for updates on this page or the official World Forum website. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/world-forum-on-urban-forests/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231015T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231015T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T032040 CREATED:20230907T132756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T133036Z UID:10000382-1697367600-1697396400@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Trees and Tech Summit - World Forum on Urban Forestry Pre Event DESCRIPTION:Technology is transforming our industry\, so let’s make some time to talk about it. This summit is an opportunity to engage experts andpractitioners in a discussion of technology\, data\, trees\, and the future of urban forestry decision-making. This full-day event is packed withpresentations on the software\, hardware\, and data changing the way we work with trees\, along with case studies and actionable steps toput these ideas to work in your own company or community. Join us for this full-day event of presentations and collaborative discussionsto take part in building the future of urban forestry together. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWashington\, D.C.October 15\, 2023 \n\n\n\nPresentations: \n\n\n\n\nThe Metrics of Modern Urban Forestry\n\n\n\nCreating Greener Cities Through Virtual Reality\n\n\n\nMonitoring for Survival\n\n\n\nChanging the Way We Map a Changing World\n\n\n\nLeveraging Canopy Data in Lexington\n\n\n\nThe Power of An Updated Inventory\n\n\n\nFrom Tree to Board: Leveraging Asset Data Across the Tree Lifecycle\n\n\n\nAnalysis and Management of Washington D.C.’s Tree Canopy: Past\, Present\, and Future\n\n\n\nHow Tree Data and Industry Metrics Guide Tree Policy URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/world-forum-on-urban-forestry-pre-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T113000 DTSTAMP:20260617T032040 CREATED:20230831T173050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T173050Z UID:10000374-1697527800-1697542200@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:ISA Certified Arborist\, Utility Specialist\, and Municipal Specialist Exam DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: September 28\, 2023 \n\n\n\nSeats Available: 32 \n\n\n\nMinimum Seating: 5 \n\n\n\nPlease check the ISA website (www.isa-arbor.com) for more information and for registration under Credentials/ Exam Information. Registration for the exam is made directly with the ISA\, and must be completed at least 12 working days in advance.  This is an application process that has certain requirements. Here is the webpage where you can find the application to apply for eligibility: https://www.isa-arbor.com/Credentials/Apply-Now/Apply-for-Eligibility. \n\n\n\nPlease contact ISA if you are having any difficulties with registration. Do not wait until the last minute to register! \n\n\n\nCheck-in starts at 7:30am and exam begins promptly at 8:00am. This exam is being held in conjunction with the WAA Fall Seminar in West Bend\, WI. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-certified-arborist-utility-specialist-and-municipal-specialist-exam-11/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ISA-Cert-Arborist-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T161500 DTSTAMP:20260617T032040 CREATED:20230901T143857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T135154Z UID:10000375-1697527800-1697559300@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:WAA 2023 Fall Seminar DESCRIPTION:‘Below-Ground Safety and PHC in Arboriculture’\n\n\n\nJoin the WAA in-person for the 2023 Fall Seminar at West Bend Mutual Insurance Company in West Bend\, WI on Tuesday\, October 17th. The Program Committee has outdone itself again with this line-up!  We are offering Two Tracks of Education\, one indoors and one outdoors\, covering information on below-ground root issues and safety in arboriculture. Many sessions will be repeated\, so you won’t miss a thing! We look forward to seeing you in West Bend! Click the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration Deadline: Tuesday\, October 3\, 2023. \n\n\n\nOn-line Registration Deadline: Tuesday\, October 11\, 2023. WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME! (at delayed pricing). \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Pricing           Members – $125 / Non-Members – $135 \n\n\n\nDelayed Registration (after Oct. 3rd)       Members – $150 / Non-Members – $160 \n\n\n\nFull-Time Students  FREE           \n\n\n\n\nWAA Member Dues/ Renewal: $45. Click here to renew or become a WAA member.(Membership is on an individual basis\, not per company. Please pay the correct pricing – per individual!)\n\n\n\nFor more details about the program and to pay by check\, please print off this BROCHURE.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPark in Prairie Center Guest Parking lot.\n\n\n\nRegistration is in the Prairie Building near Prairie Center Entrance.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Information\n\n\n\n\nALL SPONSORSHIPS HAVE BEEN FILLED! THANK YOU SO MUCH! Click here for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n7:30am – 8:15am Registration \n\n\n\nPlenary Indoor Sessions \n\n\n\n8:15am – 8:30am Welcome – Todd Haefke\, WAA President \n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:30 am Tree Root Systems: The Misunderstood and Forgotten 50% – Gary Johnson \n\n\n\nTrack One – Concurrent Indoor Sessions \n\n\n\n9:35am – 10:35am Quit Going in Circles: Managing Roots of Container-Grown Trees – Bert Cregg \n\n\n\n10:35am – 11:00am Morning Break \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm    A Preventative and Curative Approach to Treating Iron Chlorosis for Landscape Trees – Lee Fredericks \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    Quit Going in Circles: Managing Roots of Container-Grown Trees – Bert Cregg \n\n\n\n2:05pm – 3:05pm    A Preventative and Curative Approach to Treating Iron Chlorosis for Landscape Trees – Lee Fredericks \n\n\n\n3:10pm – 4:10pm    GIS to Improve Your TCO! Layman’s Terms: Computers Improve Your Tree Care Operations – Nathan Schuettpelz \n\n\n\nTrack Two – Concurrent Outdoor Sessions \n\n\n\n9:35am – 10:35am Putting Trees in Holes – Adam Alves\, Zac Eckberg\, Theresa Williams \n\n\n\n10:35am – 11:00am Morning Break \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm    Autumn Arbor Care: A Hands-On Approach for Essential Tree Treatments in the Fall Season – Cory McCurry \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    Putting Trees in Holes – Adam Alves\, Zac Eckberg\, Theresa Williams \n\n\n\n2:05pm – 3:05pm    Autumn Arbor Care: A Hands-On Approach for Essential Tree Treatments in the Fall Season – Cory McCurry \n\n\n\n3:10pm – 4:10pm Root Collar Exams as a Diagnostic Tactic and a Treatment Tool – Gary Johnson \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUp to six CEUs are possible if you attend the full conference. (Please allow ISA 6-8 weeks to process CEUs.) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before October 3\, 2023 with a $10 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after October 3rd\, although substitutions may be permitted.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  \n\n\n\nWe do not issue refunds once the event has occurred.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website. URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-2023-fall-seminar/ CATEGORIES:WAA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.waa-isa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/maple-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T032040 CREATED:20221213T162412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T162413Z UID:10000321-1698258600-1698267600@www.waa-isa.org SUMMARY:Diseases of Houseplants DESCRIPTION:As gardening moves indoors for the winter\, growing houseplantscan prove challenging. Learn about common houseplant diseasesthat adversely affect your indoor gardening efforts. Thispresentation will include information on how to identify thesediseases\, as well are information on how to manage them. \n\n\n\nTo register\, visit https://pddc.wisc.edu/2023-pddc-plant-disease-talks/ URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/diseases-of-houseplants/ CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR