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SUMMARY:Willow ID
DESCRIPTION:Expand your restoration skillsets by getting past the genus Salix to further your understanding of willow species identification and their habitat needs. Follow Zach Khron and Matt Smith into off-trail areas of Riveredge’s uncommon habitats to find willow populations\, identify to species and discuss management. We will start our day in lab to review herbarium specimens and end it in the field. Dress for all forecasted weather\, bring your knee-high boots and a lunch! \n\n\n\nAges 18+ \n\n\n\nRiveredge Members*: $45 | Non-members: $55 \n\n\n\nPre-register by June 4 at 11:55 pm or register at the program if spots are available. \n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/willow-id/
LOCATION:Riveredge Nature Center\, 4458 County HWY Y\, Saukville\, Wisconsin\, 53080\, United States
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SUMMARY:Willow Identification and Management
DESCRIPTION:Expand your restoration skillsets by getting past the Genus Salix to further your understanding of willow species identification\, their habitat needs and importance for pollinators. Follow Zach Khron and Matt Smith into off trail areas of Riveredge’s uncommon habitats to find willow populations\, identify to species and discuss management. We will start our day in lab to review herbarium specimens and end it in the field. \n\n\n\nDress for all forcasted weather\, bring your knee high boots and a lunch! \n\n\n\nAges 18+ \n\n\n\nMember: $45 | Non-member: $55 \n\n\n\nPre-registration is not required\, but highly recommended by June 22 at 11:59 pm
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/willow-identification-and-management/
LOCATION:Riveredge Nature Center\, 4458 County HWY Y\, Saukville\, Wisconsin\, 53080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230325T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090535
CREATED:20230215T164947Z
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SUMMARY:Agroforestry: Apple Tree Grafting with Dan Bussey
DESCRIPTION:Apple Historian Dan Bussey is widely known for his expertise as the author of The Illustrated History of Apples In the US and Canada and his previous work as Orchard Manager for Seed Savers Exchange. Dan has been dedicated to the preservation and management of heirloom species\, and has brought many of them back from the brink of extinction. Although his work chronicles 16\,350 apple varietal listings\, he will be working with us to share the diversity of apples at the Riveredge Farm. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn how to graft 3 species of apples\, currently growing at our permaculture Farm\, onto M-2 semi-dwarf root stock. Registered participants get to take home and plant their 3 grafted apple trees. \n\n\n\nAges 16+ \n\n\n\nMembers: $100 | Non-members: $115 \n\n\n\nPre-registration required by March 24 at 11:59 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgroforestry: Apple Tree Grafting with Dan Bussey
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/agroforestry-apple-tree-grafting-with-dan-bussey/
LOCATION:Riveredge Nature Center\, 4458 County HWY Y\, Saukville\, Wisconsin\, 53080\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T090000
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SUMMARY:Agroforestry: Pruning Field Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This pruning workshop is entirely outside and designed to elevate tree and shrub care for both professionals\, and beginners. An emphasis will be given on old apple trees this time of year as we will be actively pruning an old forgotten orchard. You will be introduced to the basics of plant biology and structure\, responses to the basic types of pruning cuts\, pruning standards\, timing\, how to successfully restore previously mal-pruned trees\, common mistakes\, disease issues\, proper tools and safety procedures to use. This is a workshop where you will actively improve and practice your pruning skills. \n\n\n\nAges 18+ \n\n\n\nMembers: $55 | Non-members: $65 \n\n\n\nPre-registration required by March 20 at 11:59 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgroforestry: Pruning Field Workshop
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/agroforestry-pruning-field-workshop/
LOCATION:Riveredge Nature Center\, 4458 County HWY Y\, Saukville\, Wisconsin\, 53080\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090535
CREATED:20221125T144757Z
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SUMMARY:Coed - Chainsaw Startup\, Maintenance and Filing for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to become more informed on chainsaw operation and maintenance? Join us for this co-ed class and study with chainsaw experts. This workshop will: \n\n\n\n– Introduce various saw models and sizes\, helping find your best fit for the job ahead. We will see a wide variety of Stihl brand gas and electric saws.– Showcase accessories and personal protective equipment– Practice starting saws safely (without a toothed chain)– Review chainsaw anatomy and maintenance (cleaning\, diagnostics\, disassembly\, common troubleshooting\, seasonal maintenance\, gas treatments\, specialty bar oils\, bar conditioning– Reading chains and filing demonstration \n\n\n\nPlease meet us in the Riveredge Barn at 9:00 am. If you don’t have a saw to bring\, we can provide one. \n\n\n\nAges 18+ \n\n\n\nAll Access Member: $55 | Trail Pass Member: $60 | Non-member: $65 \n\n\n\nRegistration closes February 24 at 11:59 pm
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/coed-chainsaw-startup-maintenance-and-filing-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Riveredge Nature Center\, 4458 County HWY Y\, Saukville\, Wisconsin\, 53080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230225T090000
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CREATED:20221125T144422Z
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SUMMARY:Women Only - Chainsaw Startup\, Maintenance and Filing for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to become more informed on chainsaw operation and maintenance? Join us for this women’s only class and study with chainsaw experts. This workshop will: \n\n\n\n– Introduce various saw models and sizes\, helping find your best fit for the job ahead. We will see a wide variety of Stihl brand gas and electric saws.– Showcase accessories and personal protective equipment– Practice starting saws safely (without a toothed chain)– Review chainsaw anatomy and maintenance (cleaning\, diagnostics\, disassembly\, common troubleshooting\, seasonal maintenance\, gas treatments\, specialty bar oils\, bar conditioning– Reading chains and filing demonstration \n\n\n\nPlease meet us in the Riveredge Barn at 9:00 am. If you don’t have a saw to bring\, we can provide one. \n\n\n\nAges 18+ \n\n\n\nAll Access Member: $55 | Trail Pass Member: $60 | Non-member: $65 \n\n\n\nRegistration closes February 24 at 11:59 pm
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/women-onlychainsaw-startup-maintenance-and-filing-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Riveredge Nature Center\, 4458 County HWY Y\, Saukville\, Wisconsin\, 53080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221213T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090535
CREATED:20221125T143859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221125T144850Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Identification and Management of Woody Species
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to identify\, manage and monitor trees and shrubs during the dormant season with Riveredge restoration ecologists. The first half of the morning will be spent indoors reviewing a large collection of freshly cut live specimens by fruit\, bud\, twig\, branch\, bark and truck. Following lunch (BYO) we will take the course outside to review management and identify populations by setting and habitat. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and bring a lunch. \n\n\n\nAges 18+ \n\n\n\nAll Access Member: $55 | Trail Pass Member: $65 | Non-member: $65 \n\n\n\nSpecial Pricing for Current Students: $35 \n\n\n\nRegistration closes December 12 at 11:59 pm
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/winter-identification-and-managementof-woody-species/
LOCATION:Riveredge Nature Center\, 4458 County HWY Y\, Saukville\, Wisconsin\, 53080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T163000
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CREATED:20220829T144254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T144318Z
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SUMMARY:CHAINSAW SAFETY CLASS - LEVEL 2
DESCRIPTION:Join SAWW (Safety and Woods Worker) trainer Luke Saunders (Forester with Adaptive Restoration LLC) for a hands-on training in chainsaw use\, maintenance\, and technique. Spend time both outside and in the classroom\, practicing how to operate chainsaws safely\, comfortably\, and productively. This class is part two of a four level series through the Safety and Woods Working training program (SAWW). Topics include: basic chainsaw maintenance; review of the cutter tooth and hands-on sharpening; introduction to wedges; planning and executing tree felling; planning and executing limbing and bucking. Participants are encouraged to bring your own equipment and lunch. Helmets are mandatory.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/chainsaw-safety-class-level-2-7/
LOCATION:Riveredge Nature Center\, 4458 County HWY Y\, Saukville\, Wisconsin\, 53080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090535
CREATED:20220829T144158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T144348Z
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SUMMARY:CHAINSAW SAFETY CLASS - LEVEL 1
DESCRIPTION:SAWW Training is an umbrella organization that promotes safe and efficient chainsaw use\, both professionally and recreationally\, and oversees the development of training curriculums and the training of trainers.  SAWW Certified Trainers are experts in their field.  They are required to have extensive sawing experience\, to participate in a rigorous certification process\, and to refresh their skills in an annual training course.  Certified Trainers stay current in regulation changes\, and in safety and utilization techniques. \n\n\n\nLevel 1Overview of the SAWW Training Program.  OSHA regulations and requirements.  Sessions on body mechanics\, personal protective equipment\, necessary tools\, saws\, tree felling\, and limbing\, bucking\, and topping. \n\n\n\nThese courses are being sponsored by Dane County Parks and being taught by certified SAWW (Safety and Woods Worker) trainer Luke Saunders of Adaptive Restoration. Level 1 and Level 2 are part of the four-level SAWW series designed to increase safety and efficiency of chainsaw use – for more information on the SAWW program see http://www.sawwtraining.com/about-us.html. \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\nChaps and helmet (students may borrow instructors at no charge)Proper footwear (ie steel-toe work boots)Pack a lunch and a water bottleIf you have a chainsaw bring it\, the instructor will lend you one if you do not own one
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/chainsaw-safety-class-level-1-7/
LOCATION:Riveredge Nature Center\, 4458 County HWY Y\, Saukville\, Wisconsin\, 53080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220409T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090535
CREATED:20220404T131552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T131646Z
UID:10000252-1649505600-1649520000@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Growing Green: Apple Tree Grafting with Dan Bussey
DESCRIPTION:Apple Historian Dan Bussey is widely known for his expertise as the author of The Illustrated History of Apples In the US and Canada and his previous work as Orchard Manager for Seed Savers Exchange. Dan has been dedicated to the preservation and management of heirloom species\, and has brought many of them back from the brink of extinction. Although his work chronicles 16\,350 apple varietal listings\, he will be working with us to share the diversity of apples at the Riveredge Farm. Participants will learn how to graft 3 species of apples\, currently growing at our permaculture Farm\, onto M-2 semi-dwarf root stock. Registered participants get to take home and plant their 3 grafted apple trees. \n\n\n\nAges 16+
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/growing-green-apple-tree-grafting-with-dan-bussey/
LOCATION:The Farm at Riveredge\, 2989 Hawthorne Dr\, Saukville\, Wisconsin\, 53080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210820T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210820T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T090535
CREATED:20210810T161521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T161523Z
UID:10000201-1629448200-1629477000@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Southern WI Restoration Field Day
DESCRIPTION:The Restoration Field Day is a gathering for ecological practitioners\, vendors\, property owners\, naturalists\, and students of all ages. This full-day workshop will make ecological management accessible to everyone. \n\n\n\nThis event is held entirely outside and there are some incentives.  If you are a non-profit organization or local government/municipality\, we are offering you reduced registration for this event\, and a free on-site consultation for ecological restoration\, forestry\, tree care\, etc. to be redeemed before July 2022 (SE and South Central WI only). \n\n\n\nFor more information\, follow the link to the registration page. \n\n\n\nTotal ISA CEU’s available: Certified Arborist- 4\, Board Certified Master Arborist- 3\, Municipal Specialist- 3\,TW Climber Specialist- 1\, TW Aerial Lift Specialist- 1 \n\n\n\nRiveredge Members: $50 | Non-Members: $60 | Student Price: $30
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/southern-wi-restoration-field-day/
LOCATION:Riveredge Nature Center\, 4458 County Rd. Y\, Saukville\, Wisconsin\, 53080
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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