Calendar & Events

A Review of Recent Spruce Budworm Activity in Maine

From the Maine Forest Service, 9am

This is an online event

ISA Certification Exam

ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist, and Municipal Specialist Exam. Enrollment Deadline: March 9, 2023.

Location

UMaine Orono, Corbett Hall Room 214

Chainsaw Maintenance and Safety

Hosted by the Arnold Arboretum, join waitlist

Location

Arnold Arboretum, Boston, MA

ArborEXPO 23

March 30-31; pre-conference workshops March 29

Location

West Springfield, MA

Arbor Day Grant Deadline

Submit your Arbor Day Grant Application Today!

NEC-ISA Scholarship Deadline

Scholarships available for high school, undergraduate, graduate. Submit your scholarship application online!

ISA Board Certified Master Arborist Prep Course

MEMBER DISCOUNT! The New England Chapter ISA is pleased to offer the ISA Board Certified Master Arborist Preparation Course. This is a VIRTUAL course with a LIVE instructor. Register by 3/28

This is an online event

Pruning Mitigation Strategies ($)

Hosted by Western Chapter ISA, with Lindsey Purcell, 3pm

This is an online event

CTSP Workshop (TCIA)

Workshop to become a Certified Treecare Safety Professional

This is an online event

MCA Exam

Exam to become a Massachusetts Certified Arborist (MCA); 4/6-4/7

Location

Medfield, MA

CTSP Workshop (TCIA)

Virtual workshop to become a Certified Treecare Safety Professional

This is an online event

The Invasive Plant Issue and Invasive Plant Identification (A3)

This workshop is Session A3 of the 4-partĀ Invasive Plant Certification Program from UMass Extension

This is an online event

The Radicle Underground

Hosted by the Arnold Arboretum, with Dr. Peter Del Tredici, 6:30 pm

Location

Arnold Arboretum, Boston

This is an online event

Developing an Invasive Plant Management Program (B)

This workshop is Session B of the 4-part Invasive Plant Certification Program from UMass Extension.

This is an online event

New England Chapter ISA Day of Safety

The 3rd Annual Day of Safety will be held in partnership with Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum and in honor of the late Fred Perry, New England Chapter ISA past president and former Director of Horticulture at Blithewold. The day will include Chipper Safety, Chainsaw Safety, Precision Tree Felling, Stop the Bleed Training, and Proper Tree Planting. $75 member, $110 non-member(includes 1-year membership).

Includes a copy of the z133 safety standards and an event t-shirt. 7 CEUs pending.
RAIN DATE APRIL 14th

Location

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum

Protect Your Hearing in Less Time than it Takes to Damage It (Free)

From UAA, 1pm

This is an online event

CTSP Workshop (TCIA)

Workshop to become a Certified Tree Care Professional

This is an online event

MAA April 2023 Dinner Meeting

Save the Date!

Location

Walpole, MA

Arbor Day of Service (MAA)

Group Project Site: Francis Bird Park, Walpole MA

Location

Various

Characterizing the Risk of Electrical Contact to Arborists (Free)

TREE Fund webinar, 1pm

This is an online event

CTSP Workshop (TCIA)

Training to become a Certified Treecare Safety Professional

This is an online event

Native New England Shrubs (Native Plant Trust)

Native Plant Trust, May 18, 25, June 1, 6:30

This is an online event

Native New England Shrubs (Native Plant Trust)

Hosted by Native Plant Trust

Location

Garden in the Woods, Framingham, MA

CTSP Workshop (TCIA)

Training to become a Certified Treecare Safety Professional

This is an online event

Tree & Ornamental Training

From the Rhode Island Tree Council

Urban Forestry Today Summer Tree Summit ($)

Selection practices of the past have shaped the urban forests of today, while the trees we plant now should live for many years (or centuries) into the future. Join Lara Roman, PhD, as she discusses historical context and future aspirations of our contemporary urban forest, and how we can be part of shaping this legacy. 2 CEUs pending. $20

This is an online event

ISA Certification Exam

ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist, and Municipal Specialist Exam. Enrollment Deadline: May 22, 2023

Location

VT Fish and Wildlife Building, 111 West Street, Essex Junction, VT

Planting Demonstration

From the Rhode Island Tree Council

2023 NEC ISA Tree Climbing Championship

June 16-17. Save the Date!

Location

Mt. Ida College, Newton, MA

ISA Certification Exam

ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist, and Municipal Specialist Exam. Enrollment Deadline: May 31, 2023

Location

South Paris, ME

Native Woody Plant Materials (Native Plant Trust)

Native Plant Trust, July 9 & 16, 2023, 1 PM - 3:30 PM

Location

Garden in the Woods, Framingham, MA

Arboriculture Institute (second session)

Workforce Training course from Souther Maine Community College, Full funding available to qualified applicants, July 10- November 2

Location

Brunswick, ME

CTPA Summer Meeting

Save the Date!

2023 ISA International Conference & Tradeshow

August 14-16

Location

Albuquerque, NM

2023 Certified Arborist Prep Course

Bring your career to the next level. Get your Certified Arborist credential in 2023. The prep course is a great way to prepare!

Location

Virtual

This is an online event

Trees & Utilities Conference

Hosted by the Utility Arborist Assoc. and the Arbor Day Foundation, Sept. 12-14

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

ISA Certification Exam

ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist, and Municipal Specialist Exam. Enrollment Deadline: September 2, 2023.

Location

South Paris, ME

Fall Field Day (MAA)

Hosted by the Massachusetts Arborists Association

Location

Framingham, MA

2023 New England ISA Conference and Trade Show

Save the Date! Oct. 1-3, 2023

Location

Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland, ME

ISA Certification Exam

ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist, and Municipal Specialist Exam. Enrollment Deadline: September 14, 2023.

Location

Holiday Inn By the Bay, 88 Spring Street, Portland, ME

MCA Exam

Exam to become a Massachusetts Certified Arborist. Oct. 5-6

Location

Medfield, MA

2023: 2nd World Forum on Urban Forests

Organized by the FAO, Arbor Day Foundation, US Forest Service, Smithsonian Institution, District of Columbia, ISA, Politencnico di Milano and SISEF, Oct 16-20

Location

Washington, DC

SAF National Convention

Society of American Foresters Annual Conference, 10/25-28

Location

Sacramento, CA

ISA Certification Exam

ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist, and Municipal Specialist Exam. Enrollment Deadline: October 16, 2023.

Location

Fish and Wildlife Building, 111 West Street, Essex Junction, VT

ISA Board Certified Master Arborist Prep Course

MEMBER DISCOUNT! The New England Chapter ISA is pleased to offer the ISA Board Certified Master Arborist Preparation Course. This is a VIRTUAL course with a LIVE instructor.

This is an online event

2023 TCIA Expo

Location

St. Louis, MO

ISA Certification Exam

ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist, and Municipal Specialist Exam. Enrollment Deadline: November 21, 2022.

Location

UMaine Orono, Corbett Hall Room 214