May 12, EHAP Training, Milpitas, CA (ENGLISH)

May 14, EHAP Training. Milpitas, CA (SPANISH)

TCIA presents FREE EHAP Training – Almost all arborists in the field have at least some exposure to an electrical hazard. EHAP from TCIA is a training program that employers can use in conjunction with documented on-the-job skills training and assessment to increase awareness and assure the competency of their employees to work safely around conductors and to meet ANSI and OSHA requirements. Protect your company and your workers with EHAP from TCIA!  Register online at http://secure.tcia.org/Events

May 17, Lichen, Mushrooms & Mosses for Tree-huggers, Calistoga, CA
In cooperation with CAA & WCISA member Joseph Schneider (Pacific Tree Care) & SFSU Mycologist Stephanie Jarvis will be teaching a workshop to identify Fungi, Moss & Lichen.  The class is hosted by Paul Dubois (Of The Woods Tree Care - WCISA & CAA member) at his College of the Woods facility in Calistoga, CA and offers CEU and DPR credits.  Held in an intimate setting located in the heart of the world famous Napa Valley, participants will discover the amazing world of fungi, lichen and moss through the eyes of a tree care professional and a mycologist. This class is structured to teach identification of pathogenic, saprotrophic and mycorrhizal fungi as well as healthy tree ecosystems by understanding the roles of moss and lichen in an easily conceived and recognizable nature.  By having a better grasp on these organisms as a tool, our goal is to raise the confidence level of diagnoses in the field and the ability to better identify hazards and comprehend fungi and their life cycles overall. Each session is limited to 30 seats and includes a continental breakfast, BBQ lunch and a wine/beer discussion hour at the end of the seminar.  For reservations or more information, contact college@ofthewoods.com or www.collegeofthewoods.com

May 19, EHAP Training,  Tucson, AZ PRESENTED IN SPANISH

TCIA presents FREE EHAP Training – Almost all arborists in the field have at least some exposure to an electrical hazard. EHAP from TCIA is a training program that employers can use in conjunction with documented on-the-job skills training and assessment to increase awareness and assure the competency of their employees to work safely around conductors and to meet ANSI and OSHA requirements. Protect your company and your workers with EHAP from TCIA!  Register online at http://secure.tcia.org/Events

May 28 & 29, "Growing Together for a Greener Hawai'i", Honolulu, HI

The 2008 Landscape Industry Council of Hawai'I Conference & Trade Show

Wednesday, May 28, 2008 – 8:00am to 6:00 pm & Thursday, May 29, 2008 – 8:00am to 5:00 pm at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall  $125.00 per day – 10% discount for LICH members

Presented by The Landscape Industry Council of Hawaii and Associate Member Organizations Featured Speakers include Donald Hodel, Horticulturist, University of California Extension Service, Steve Nimz, Steve Nimz & Associates, Garrett Webb, CLP, Koaola Gardens, Mark Leon, CLT, Sunshine Landscape and many more

For more information, call 956-2150 or visit our website at http://www.lichawaii.com.

June 4, "Selecting, Planting and Maintaining Trees Following the ANSI, ISA and Accepted Industry Standards" , Brea, CA

Program includes:   

• Why you follow the ANSI, ISA and Accepted Industry Standards
• Tree Selection - Right Tree in the Right Place
• Improper selection and maintenance can cost you a multi -million dollar lawsuits
• The new ANSI and Best Management Practices for site evaluation and tree planting
• BBQ lunch provided onsite
• Trees, concrete, root pruning and the latest research and development
• What are the standards for a legally accepted tree appraisal for fire damage, vandalism, insurance claims, etc
• > Evaluating hazardous trees for their potential to damage property, and kill and injure people

Cost: $250.00 - includes all day program, lunch, refreshments and handouts.

More information and registration:
Ted Stamen, 23052 Alicia Pkwy, Suite H-452, Mission Viejo, CA 92692, (949) 454-2409

June 6^th, CAA Beginner Climber/ CTW Prep workshop, Concord, CA

All day workshop organized by members Chris Llata & John Traverso.  Its a great opportunity to get guided practice for the Certified Tree Worker examination and/or to fullfill the Aerial Rescue requirement.  Certificates of completion are given upon request.  For more information: Call 707-224-8269  or visit calarboristsassoc.com

June 21, Lichen, Mushrooms & Mosses for Tree-huggers, Calistoga, CA
In cooperation with CAA & WCISA member Joseph Schneider (Pacific Tree Care) & SFSU Mycologist Stephanie Jarvis will be teaching a workshop to identify Fungi, Moss & Lichen.  The class is hosted by Paul Dubois (Of The Woods Tree Care - WCISA & CAA member) at his College of the Woods facility in Calistoga, CA and offers CEU and DPR credits.  Held in an intimate setting located in the heart of the world famous Napa Valley, participants will discover the amazing world of fungi, lichen and moss through the eyes of a tree care professional and a mycologist. This class is structured to teach identification of pathogenic, saprotrophic and mycorrhizal fungi as well as healthy tree ecosystems by understanding the roles of moss and lichen in an easily conceived and recognizable nature.  By having a better grasp on these organisms as a tool, our goal is to raise the confidence level of diagnoses in the field and the ability to better identify hazards and comprehend fungi and their life cycles overall. Each session is limited to 30 seats and includes a continental breakfast, BBQ lunch and a wine/beer discussion hour at the end of the seminar.  For reservations or more information, contact college@ofthewoods.com or www.collegeofthewoods.com

June 22 - Palo Alto, CA

Canopy Presents "An Evening with Remarkable Trees"Featuring Renowned Tree Author Thomas Pakenham.  Call or 650-964-6110, visit www.canopy.org or email anwyn@canopy.org for ticket information. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

June 26-27 - Sacramento, CA

Utility Arborist Association Presents Utility Vegetation Management Tour.  http://www.utilityarborist.org/images/Events/Sacramento%20UVM%20Tour.pdf

July 26 - 30, ISA 84^th Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO

Details and registration available at www.isa-arbor.com

August 20 & 21 - San Jose, CA 

Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) workshop and certification exam is being held at Target Specialty Products,1155 Mabury Road, San Jose, CA

Visit www.tcia,org or call 800.733.2622 to enroll in CTSP or register for the workshop.

August 22 & 23 – PTCA Annual Meeting & Field Day, San Diego, CA

Details available soon!

September 19 – Arizona Community Tree Council Annual Meeting, Flagstaff, AZ

High Country Conference Center at 201 W. Butler Ave. in Flagstaff Arizona

Details available soon@ www.aztrees.org

September 26, 27, 28: CAA 7th Annual Climbing Invitational, Arcadia, CA Organized by Chad Brey assisted by Jose Mercado and Rhonda Wood, LA County Arboretum. Details and flyer to follow.

October 12-15, SMA Conference (joint with CaUFC), San Diego, CA

Mark your calendars now for the Society of Municipal Arborists  44^th Annual Conference,  The Future of Urban Forestry – It's More Than Trees  October 12-15, 2008.  Hosted by the California Urban Forest Council at theMarriott Mission Valley, San Diego, California. Look for registration materials  online this summer at www.urban-forestry.com

October 23-24, Desert Green XI, Las Vegas, NV

"Save the Water, Keep the Green" is the theme for the premiere educational meeting in the South West.   Held at Sam's Town, this meeting is a great place to learn the latest and network with a variety of industry professionals.

Go to: http://www.desert-green.org/ for registration and scholarship information.

November 13-15, TCI EXPO 2008 – Milwaukee, WI

The World's Largest Tree Care Industry EXPO (Pre-conf. workshops Nov. 12)

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Look for the event brochure in upcoming months or visit www.tcia.org and click Meetings

February 8-12, 2009, TCIA Winter Management Conference – Bahamas

TCIA's annual conference for tree care business owners and managers

Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas  Visit www.tcia.org and click Meetings

February 22 – 27, 2009        ~ MFI 2009 in Palm Key, SC 

Details coming soon!