Join the PNW-ISA Chapter at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, Oregon for a 6 hour instructional workshop where you will:
1. Develop a greater understanding of soil science, nutrients, and hydrology
2. Be able to quickly summarize the main insect pests to watch for and describe control options available.
3. Recognize opportunities to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in our industry.
4. Have a deeper understanding of safe strategies for tree climbing, rigging, and peer assessment.
5. Identify several tree species in the landscape and share cultural, taxonomical, and maintenance stories.
6. Gain a sense of how arboriculture has changed over the years and what’s on the horizon.
This workshop takes place on Friday February 16, 2024 starting at 7:30 am - 4 pm. This will be held in the Gregory Forum on the Oregon City Campus - link to event can be found below
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Lunch will be provided. Deadline to register and include lunch is Wednesday February 14, 2024. Cancellation after the deadline may incur cancellation fees. No Refunds issued for "No Shows".
The program starts with :
Soils! - presented by James Cassidy, Senior Instructor, Oregon State University.
It’s ALL about soil! Most people only have a vague idea of what soil is and how it works. You will learn more than you ever thought possible from this lecture. The reason you are alive, what nutrients are, how soil stores water and nutrients. The fundamentals that ALL humans on the planet Earth should know!
Invasive Insect Update - Panel to include: Alison Herrell, Arborologist, Rainbow Ecoscience - Moderator, Spotted Lantern Fly / Ashley Toland, Entomologist/Eradication & Pest Response Lead, Oregon Department of Agriculture - Japanese Beetle / Lilah Gonen, Emerald Ash Borer support Specialist, Oregon Department of Forestry - Emerald Ash Borer / Wyatt Williams, Ph.D. Invasive Species Specialist, Oregon Department of Forestry - Mediterranean Oak Borer
Get the latest scoop on the invasive insects we expect to be most impactful in 2024 by Oregon’s leading entomologists and community forest managers. Pest, symptoms, plant hosts and mechanisms for control will be discussed.
Growing the Urban Forestry Community - presented by Ruth Williams, Consulting Arborist, Community Forest Solutions
How can we create welcoming and inclusive environments, improve employee retention, and build stronger, more effective teams? Using real examples and recent research, we’ll discuss strategies to improve staff retention and development in today’s emerging workforce.
Climbing and Rigging - presented by Robert Bundy, Arborist Robert Bundy LLC, Will Koomjian, Independent Arborist, Emergent Treeworks, Aneesa Winn, Owner/operator, Tree Chic LLC. Modern climbing arborists must be able to efficiently access branch tips, find good work positioning, and make quality pruning cuts, all while avoiding damage to interior growth. Executing quality pruning on large trees is physically and technically demanding work, and learning good strategies beforehand can make a huge difference. In this talk we’ll discuss gear and techniques for climbing and rigging in large tree pruning projects. We’ll also cover how to assess other climbers’ skills and provide life-saving feedback.
Guided Tree Walks - Regional tree experts will guide small groups on campus tree tours.
Species Diversity with Jim Wentworth-Plato, Arboriculture Program Lead, Clackamas Community College
Pruning Best Practices & Species Identification with Alby Thoumsin, Consulting Arborist, Sperry Tree Care
Species Resilience in a Changing Climate with Martin Nicholson, Curator, Hoyt Arboretum
Tree Stories: Form & Function with Ruth Williams, Community Forest Solutions
Right Tree, Right Place with August Schwartz, Arborist, Planting & Establishment Supervisor, A Plus Tree/Treecology Tree Diversity and How to Spot It with Casey Clapp, Principal, Portland Arboriculture and Completely Arbortrary Podcast
Industry Retrospective - presented by Jim Wentworth-Plato, Arboriculture Program Lead, Clackamas Community College
Our work has evolved significantly over the past hundred years. We’ll consider the past, present and future of tree care, and discuss how science and equipment advances have changed our life in trees. What does the next generation expect from veterans in the field, and what can we learn from them?
Closing - presented by Ruth Williams, Consulting Arborist, Community Forest Solutions
Awarded 6 CEU's (6-A,M / T (2.50) /U (1.50) / Bs (2.25), Bm (1.75), Bp (2.50)
REGISTRATION FEE
PNW-ISA Chapter Member and Nonmember $95.00
Chapter Student Member $35.00
Nonmember Student $35.00 ** (Please email memberservices@pnwisa.org if you are a not a member of the Chapter but a student. Include your name, address, email and phone number and proof of student for a discount code)