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SUMMARY:Urban Forestry Today Webinar: "Safety Update - The New Z133 Standard"
DESCRIPTION:​Join Dr. John Ball\, South Dakota State University\, as he returns to outline the major changes in the Z133 Safety Guidelines\, as they pertain to Arboriculture/Urban Forestry operations. \n\n\n\n​​ To attend live on 9/04/25 @ Noon (Eastern) and receive an ISA/MCA CEU at no cost\,click here or visit www.joinwebinar.com & enter 345-177-307 \n\n\n\n(Space will be limited – all attendees should be prepared to join the live broadcast promptly)
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/urban-forestry-today-webinar-safety-update-the-new-z133-standard/
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SUMMARY:2025 WAA Tree Climbing Championship
DESCRIPTION:Mead Park\, Stevens Point\, WI\n\n\n\n1201 W. Whitney St.\, Stevens Point\, WI 54481\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday will include education sessions with CEUs\, gear check\, walk-through\, and ascent event.  \n\n\n\nSaturday will be the remaining preliminary events and preliminary awards. \n\n\n\nSunday will be the Master’s Challenge and final awards. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe success of our event would not be possible without the support of our many great Sponsors and Volunteers. Sign up early and come join us to compete or help\, you won’t regret the experience!\n\n\n\n\n\nClimbers and volunteers will receive CEUs!\n\n\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register for this competition\, and competitors must be current WAA members.  We are accepting 40 Wisconsin competitors and 5 Out of State competitors.  Register on time\, as the number of contestants is limited.  In agreement with other ISA chapters\, competitors may compete in only one chapter championship per year\, preferably their home chapter.  Contestants will be scheduled for all 5 preliminary events.    IN STATE SPOTS ARE FILLED!!\n\n\n\n\n\nIf registration fills up\, please contact Tina to be put on a waiting list\, including Out-of-State!  OUT OF STATE SPOTS ARE FILLED!!\n\n\n\n\n\nWinners of the 2025 TCC will represent WI at the International TCC in 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\nEducational sessions will be held on Friday with CEUs.\n\n\n\n\n\nView updated rule book at https://www.itcc-isa.com/rules.  Hard copies are also available for purchase on the ISA website..\n\n\n\n\n\nView WAA Code of Conduct prior to registering.\n\n\n\n\n\nView approved gear list at https://www.itcc-isa.com/rulesregulations/equipment\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 15\, 2025.  Walk-ons not allowed!\n\n\n\n\n\nCompetitor Registration Fee: $125\n\n\n\n\n\nMust be a WAA MEMBER to compete!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorships\n\n\n\n\nThere are many sponsorships available.\n\n\n\nContact Gary Kohler for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNEARBY HOTELS (just a couple listed\, there are more) (no reserved blocks) \n\n\n\n\n\nCobbleston Hotel & Suites1117 Centerpoint Dr.\, Stevens Point\, WI 54481715-343-0522http://staycobblestone.com  \n\n\n\n\n\nCountry Inn & Suites by Radisson301 Division St. N\, Stevens Point\, WI 54481715-345-7000http://choicehotels.com \n\n\n\nCamping (no reserved blocks) \n\n\n\nRiver’s Edge Campground3266 Campsite Dr.\, Stevens Point\, WI 54482715-344-8058riversedgewisconsin.com \n\n\n\nJordan County Park CampgroundWI-66 E\, Hull\, WI 54482715-346-1433reservations.co.portage.wi.us \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTentative Schedule\n\n\n\n\nFriday6:15 am Volunteer Registration Opens7:00 am Volunteer Meeting9:30 am-10:30 am Educational session Mike Maederer “ climbing Skills”11:00 am – 12:00 noon- Educational session Cody Swartz “ CompetitionTricks”Lunch Provided for Volunteers12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Climber Registration Opens1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Competitor Walk Through2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Competitor Gear check4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Ascent Event – Starting w/ National anthem- KristenSummers7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Group Dinner \n\n\n\n\nSaturday7:00 am Climber and Volunteer check-in7:30 am welcome & National anthem-w/ David Grahm8:00 am – 12:00 noon Preliminary eventsBox Lunches provided for Climbers & VolunteersEstimated 6:30 pm Preliminary events results\, awards\, dinner and the announcement of the Master’s Challenge competitors. \n\n\n\n\nSunday7:45 am Competitor check in and sequestration8:00 am Walk-through8:30 am Gear check9:00 am First climberLunch will be provided for climbers and volunteersEstimated 3:00 pm Final awards will take place after the final competitor \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to VOLUNTEER or have any QUESTIONS about TCC?? Contact Gary Kohler or Shelly Wollerman \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREAD REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before August 22\, 2025 with a $20 processing fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations made within 14 days of the event\, although substitutions may be permitted as long as they are a WAA member or become a WAA member. Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion. Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event. \n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made via email to Tina Johnson.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Questions?? Contact Tina Johnson \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2023 TCC Competitors and volunteers!
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2025-waa-tree-climbing-championship/
LOCATION:Mead Park\, 1201 W. Whitney St.\, Stevens Point\, Wisconsin\, 54481\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Urban Forestry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Urban Forestry Workshop topic is Invasive Species Plant Identification and Management. This workshop will be held this fall in six locations throughout the State. Each location will include morning classroom instruction followed by hands-on field demonstrations in the afternoon. The cost of the workshop is $40 per person\, discounted from $70 due to a USDA Urban Forestry Grant awarded to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. (No refunds unless we cancel.) \n\n\n\nTopics:\n\n\n\n\nIdentification of common invasive plants in your area\n\n\n\nThe most recent information on effective invasive plant removal\n\n\n\nPost removal management techniques to minimize regrowth\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Locations & Registration: \n\n\n\nSeptember 10 – Waukesha Area: Retzer Nature Center\, S14 W28167 Madison St\, Waukesha WI 53188 \n\n\n\nSeptember 23 – Eau Claire Area: Beaver Creek Reserve\, S1 County Road K\, Fall Creek WI 54742 \n\n\n\nSeptember 24 – Wausau Area: Rib Mountain State Park\, 149801 State Park Rd\, Wausau WI 54401 (vehicle admission purchase required) \n\n\n\nOctober 1 – Green Bay Area: Village of Howard\, 670 Hillcrest Heights\, Howard WI 54313 \n\n\n\nOctober 2 – Oshkosh Area: Winnebago County Extension\, 625 E County Rd Y\, Oshkosh WI 54901 \n\n\n\nOctober 7 – Fitchburg Area: Fitchburg Library\, 5530 Lacy Rd\, Fitchburg WI 53711  \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark RenzProfessor\, UW-Madison \n\n\n\nMark Renz\, PhD\, is a Professor and Extension Weed Specialist with the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He researches and extends information about the biology and management of invasive plants. Research goals in Dr. Renz’s lab are centered on developing information that will improve management by improving the knowledge and understanding of invasive plant biology. Education efforts focus on providing technical information and educational opportunities for agency staff\, consultants\, companies\, and citizens concerned about invasive plants.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2025-urban-forestry-workshop-7/
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SUMMARY:WAA Kids' Climb
DESCRIPTION:Pringle Nature Center\, 9800 160th St. Bristol WI\, 53104 \nBring your family\, children and neighbors for this Kids’ Climb event as part of Fall Fun Fest at Pringle Nature Center.  \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/5080F4EACA828A2FC1-58274379-kids\n \nQuestions???  Contact Aaron Schauer\n \n 
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-kids-climb-13/
LOCATION:Pringle Nature Center\, 9800 160th St\, Bristol\, Wisconsin\, 53104\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Urban Forestry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Urban Forestry Workshop topic is Invasive Species Plant Identification and Management. This workshop will be held this fall in six locations throughout the State. Each location will include morning classroom instruction followed by hands-on field demonstrations in the afternoon. The cost of the workshop is $40 per person\, discounted from $70 due to a USDA Urban Forestry Grant awarded to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. (No refunds unless we cancel.) \n\n\n\nTopics:\n\n\n\n\nIdentification of common invasive plants in your area\n\n\n\nThe most recent information on effective invasive plant removal\n\n\n\nPost removal management techniques to minimize regrowth\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Locations & Registration: \n\n\n\nSeptember 23 – Eau Claire Area: Beaver Creek Reserve\, S1 County Road K\, Fall Creek WI 54742 \n\n\n\nSeptember 24 – Wausau Area: Rib Mountain State Park\, 149801 State Park Rd\, Wausau WI 54401 (vehicle admission purchase required) \n\n\n\nOctober 1 – Green Bay Area: Village of Howard\, 670 Hillcrest Heights\, Howard WI 54313 \n\n\n\nOctober 2 – Oshkosh Area: Winnebago County Extension\, 625 E County Rd Y\, Oshkosh WI 54901 \n\n\n\nOctober 7 – Fitchburg Area: Fitchburg Library\, 5530 Lacy Rd\, Fitchburg WI 53711  \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark RenzProfessor\, UW-Madison \n\n\n\nMark Renz\, PhD\, is a Professor and Extension Weed Specialist with the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He researches and extends information about the biology and management of invasive plants. Research goals in Dr. Renz’s lab are centered on developing information that will improve management by improving the knowledge and understanding of invasive plant biology. Education efforts focus on providing technical information and educational opportunities for agency staff\, consultants\, companies\, and citizens concerned about invasive plants.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2025-urban-forestry-workshop/
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SUMMARY:2025 Urban Forestry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Urban Forestry Workshop topic is Invasive Species Plant Identification and Management. This workshop will be held this fall in six locations throughout the State. Each location will include morning classroom instruction followed by hands-on field demonstrations in the afternoon. The cost of the workshop is $40 per person\, discounted from $70 due to a USDA Urban Forestry Grant awarded to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. (No refunds unless we cancel.) \n\n\n\nTopics:\n\n\n\n\nIdentification of common invasive plants in your area\n\n\n\nThe most recent information on effective invasive plant removal\n\n\n\nPost removal management techniques to minimize regrowth\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Locations & Registration: \n\n\n\nSeptember 24 – Wausau Area: Rib Mountain State Park\, 149801 State Park Rd\, Wausau WI 54401 (vehicle admission purchase required) \n\n\n\nOctober 1 – Green Bay Area: Village of Howard\, 670 Hillcrest Heights\, Howard WI 54313 \n\n\n\nOctober 2 – Oshkosh Area: Winnebago County Extension\, 625 E County Rd Y\, Oshkosh WI 54901 \n\n\n\nOctober 7 – Fitchburg Area: Fitchburg Library\, 5530 Lacy Rd\, Fitchburg WI 53711  \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark RenzProfessor\, UW-Madison \n\n\n\nMark Renz\, PhD\, is a Professor and Extension Weed Specialist with the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He researches and extends information about the biology and management of invasive plants. Research goals in Dr. Renz’s lab are centered on developing information that will improve management by improving the knowledge and understanding of invasive plant biology. Education efforts focus on providing technical information and educational opportunities for agency staff\, consultants\, companies\, and citizens concerned about invasive plants.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2025-urban-forestry-workshop-4/
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