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SUMMARY:WAA 2026 Fall Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Preserving the Future\n\n\n\nPlease join the WAA for the 2026 Fall Seminar in West Bend at the Prairie Center. The Program Committee has outdone itself again by offering another great line-up for this event. We are offering Two Tracks of Education\, one indoors and one outdoors\, so dress accordingly. Enjoy catching up with colleagues\, while feasting on a buffet lunch. We look forward to seeing you in West Bend! \n\n\n\nClick the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration Deadline: Tuesday\, September 16\, 2026. \n\n\n\nOn-line Registration Deadline: September 27\, 2026. WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME! (at delayed pricing). \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Pricing  — WAA members – $140 / Non-Members $160\n\n\n\nNon-Members with 1 year membership included $190 \n\n\n\nDelayed Registration (all registrants postmarked after 9/16/26\, except students) \n\n\n\nFull-Time Students  FREE          \n\n\n\nWAA Member Dues/ Renewal: $50. 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\nLast day to register online Sunday\, September 27\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\nParking\n\n\n\nThere is a parking lot available near the Prairie Center Entrance with 150 spots and also a parking ramp attached to the lot for any overflow. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Information\n\n\n\n\nLUNCH AND REFRESHMENT BREAK SPONSORSHIPS STILL NEEDED! \n\n\n\nSee Sponsorship Program Brochure for details.\n\n\n\nTHANKS TO THOSE THAT HAVE SPONSORED ALREADY!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n7:30am – 8:15am    Registration \n\n\n\n8:15am – 8:30am Welcome – Kyle Babicky\, WAA President \n\n\n\nTrack One – Concurrent Indoor Sessions \n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:30am Everything you wanted to know about the new Z (and why you need to know it!   – John Ball \n\n\n\n9:35am – 10:35am Better Trees for a Better World – Vanessa Mueller \n\n\n\n10:35am – 11:00am Morning Break \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm  Grafting Techniques: A Primer – Ben French \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm Changes to First Aid and CPR Training  – John Ball \n\n\n\n2:05pm – 3:05pm  Better Trees for a Better World – Vanessa Mueller \n\n\n\n3:10pm – 4:10pm  Grafting Techniques: A Primer – Ben French \n\n\n\nTrack Two – Concurrent Outdoor Sessions  \n\n\n\n9:35am – 10:35am The Hickory Prescription – Ron Gumz \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am Morning Break \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm  Medium size structural tree pruning – Ryan Rodefer \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm The Hickory Prescription – Ron Gumz \n\n\n\n2:05pm – 3:05pm  Medium size structural tree pruning – Ryan Rodefer \n\n\n\n3:10pm – 4:10pm A Prairie Tour: The History and Use of West Bend’s Prairie  –  Ryan Amerling \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 September 16\, 2026 with a $20 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after September 16th\, 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-2026-fall-seminar/
LOCATION:Prairie Center Entrance\, 1900 S. 18th Ave.\, West Bend\, Wisconsin\, 53095
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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