Upcoming Events & CEU Opportunities

in the Southern Chapter Region

Check out all the new CEU opportunities listed in the next few pages of this publication. This list is kept current on the Southern Chapter website as well. Save the site to your “favorites” as an easy access portal for events and registration information. If you know of opportunities we haven’t listed, please share! Email skincaid@isasouthern.org and we’ll get it posted. While many of the face-to-face workshops and conferences have been canceled, we have worked hard to partner with organizations to be sure you get a wide range of opportunities to stay sharp. This list contains upcoming events that we are aware of. All the courses and conferences listed provide opportunities to earn ISA CEUs that help you maintain your ISA certifications. ISA is also offering no cost quizzes for articles to give you more opportunities to earn CEUs.

Webinar Developers and Hosts

TREE Fund

Urban Forestry Today

Forestry Webinars

Urban Forest Connections USDA Forest Service

Utility Arborist Association

North Carolina Urban Forest Council

Arborjet Webinars

Professional Arborists Association of MS (PAAM)

Alabama Extension

Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements Webinars

Educational Events

April 20, 2023

11:00am-noon Central

WEBINAR:

Most events are approved for ISA CEUs. Check each registration site for details.

April 27, 2023

Noon-1:00pm Central

WEBINAR: Tough Trees for Tough Sites

What to Expect with Urban Tree Pests in 2023

Instructor: Dr. Katie Kilborne

The Tennessee Urban Forestry Council has great monthly webinars! Join Dr Kilborne to get a jump on pests for 2023! Information available HERE

April 27-28, 2023

8:30am-5:00pm Eastern

ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT - REGISTER SOON

Tree Biomechanics - Tree Decay Testing Workshop

Lioncrest Ballroom at the Biltmore, Asheville, NC Instructors: Dr. Chris Luley and Frank Rinn

This is a premier event! These two are recognized as THE experts in the world of tree decay, decay assessment, decay testing. A great combination for two full days of absorbing some great knowledge from two masters. Lodging is available at Village Hotel at Biltmore for $199 until March 28 or until the block sells out. Hotel reservations can be made by calling (866) 779-6277 M-F btw 8:30-5:00 and referencing ISA Southern. A light breakfast, coffee, and lunch will be provided each day. More information and registration available HERE.

Instructor: Krista Quinn

The Arkansas Urban Forestry Council has a couple of great webinars set up over the next couple of months! This episode addresses tree selection topics for arborists. Information available HERE

May 1-3, 2023

Executive Arborist Workshop

Francis Marion Hotel

Charleston, SC

Tree care professionals are invited to attend the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) Executive Arborist Workshop in Charleston, South Carolina, from May 1-3, 2023. This event is a great opportunity for tree care workers to cultivate their business growth, create a positive company culture and learn how to build and educate their workforce. Participants will grow their network, join in educational sessions, and learn from other business owners in industry roundtables. More information and registration available HERE.

May 3, 2023

TRAQ Renewal VIRTUAL Course

8:00am - 3:00pm Eastern

Class is full - Registration Closed

May 18, 2023

11:00am-noon Central

WEBINAR: When (and how to) Hire an Arborist

Instructor: Skip Kincaid

The Tennessee Urban Forestry Council has great monthly webinars! This episode covers the classic topic of how and why to hire an arborist. Skip will include information valuable to current ISA Certified Arborists that may help them to promote the value of their credential. Information available HERE

May 18, 2023

Noon-1:00pm Central

WEBINAR: Hazardous Trees ID and Management

Instructor: Krista Quinn

Another webinar offering in the Arkansas Urban Forestry Council series. This episode addresses a topic we can all use: hazardous trees. Information available HERE.

June 15, 2023

WEBINAR: How Trees Really Work

Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Franklin

11:00am-noon Central

The Tennessee Urban Forestry Council has great monthly webinars! This episode covers the true story of how trees work. Information available HERE.

Education Scholarship Opportunities

Southern Chapter Memorial Scholarship Program categories n 4-year college student scholarship: $2,000 n 2-year or community college student scholarship: $2,000 n Master’s degree student travel scholarship: up to $2,000 to attend the SCISA or ISA Conference

Each applicant is responsible for all of the following materials being received by the Scholarship Selection Committee on or before May 1 of the year of the award: n Completed and sign a scholarship application form; n Letter of recommendation from a faculty member in the college/university; n An official transcript(s) of courses and grades covering a period of at least one full academic year just prior to applying for this scholarship; and n A letter (no more than one page) from the applicant to the Scholarship Selection Committee describing personal background, major accomplishments, and educational and professional goals.

July 22, 2023

CANOPY CLASS: Speed-lining & Trolley + Advanced Rigging Morganton, NC

Instructors: Megan Bujnowski, Almon Cox, Anthony Williams

9:00am-3:00pm Eastern

The good folks at Burke Outdoor are presenting four Canopy Class sessions this year (see additional dates listed) with a great line up of instructors. This class will focus on speed-lining and trolley and advanced rigging. Proudly sponsored in part by the Southern Chapter. Information and registration available HERE

August 2, 2023

TRAQ Renewal VIRTUAL Course (on-line)

8am - 3pm Eastern

This is a virtual renewal option and is only available for those that already have the TRAQ credential. The course fee includes all fees for the course and exams. After you attend the course, ISA will send you information about completing the exam process. Please read the “ISA TRAQ Application Guide” to be very clear about the course prerequisites and renewal requirements and details about the credential and the courses. Applicants for the course must register 30 days prior to the session they plan to attend. Additional information about deadlines/refunds/ cancellations can be found on the Southern Chapter website.

Click HERE to Register for August 2 Renewal Course

(Closes July 2)

August 21, 2023

TRAQ Renewal Course (live)

8:00am - 5:00pm Eastern

This is a live, one-day renewal course and is only available for those that already have the TRAQ credential. Please read the “ISA TRAQ Application Guide” to be very clear about the course prerequisites and renewal requirements and details about the credential and the courses. Applicants for the course must register 30 days prior to the session they plan to attend. Additional information about deadlines/refunds/cancellations can be found on the Southern Chapter website If class has filled, you can send us an email and ask to be placed on a waiting list. Email the Southern Chapter

Register

FOR THE ONE-DAY LIVE RENEWAL

Course Here

August 22-23, 2023

TRAQ Full Course

City of Charlotte

Please read the “ISA TRAQ Application Guide” to be very clear about the full course prerequisites and renewal requirements and details about the credential and the courses. Applicants for the either course must register 30 days prior to the session they plan to attend. Additional information can be found on the Southern Chapter website at https://www.isasouthern.org/traq-events

Register For The Traq Full Course

October 13, 2023

8:00am-3:00pm Eastern

Foundational Skills

Boone, NC

Instructors: Martineau, Kish, Fair

This all day workshop is presented by the North Carolina Urban Forest Council and will cover many of the basic skills needed by arborists working with trees. Information and registration available HERE.

October 14, 2023

9:00am-3:00pm Eastern

CANOPY CLASS:

Stop the Bleed, Technical Felling, Chipper Safety

Morganton, NC

Instructors: Megan Bujnowski, Almon Cox, and Tyler Upton

The good folks at Burke Outdoor are presenting four Canopy Class sessions this year (see additional dates listed) with a great line up of instructors. This class will focus on stop the bleed, technical felling, and chipper safety. Proudly sponsored in part by the Southern Chapter. Information and registration available HERE

November 1, 2023 TRAQ Renewal

VIRTUAL Course (online)

8:00am - 3:00pm Eastern

This is a virtual renewal option and is only available for those that already have the TRAQ credential. The course fee includes all fees for the course and exams. After you attend the course, ISA will send you information about completing the exam process. Please read the “ISA TRAQ Application Guide” to be very clear about the course prerequisites and renewal requirements and details about the credential and the courses. Applicants for the course must register 30 days prior to the session they plan to attend. Additional information about deadlines/refunds/ cancellations can be found on the Southern Chapter website

Click HERE to Register for November 1 Renewal Course (Closes October 1)

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