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

July 18, 2023

3:00pm-4:00pm Eastern

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

July 22, 2023

9:00am-3:00pm Eastern

Webinar: Recommended NC Tree Species and Availability

Instructor: George Paige

The North Carolina Urban Forestry Council offers another excellent webinar. George Paige is the Director of Horticulture at NCSU’s Raulston Arboretum. Great background for this topic! Information available HERE

July 19-20, 2023

8:00am-5:00pm Eastern

Summer 2023 Certified Arborist Prep Course & Review

Harnett County Commons Building, Lillington, NC

This 2-day prep and review course is offered by the NC Urban Forest Council. If you plan to take the exam offered on Jul 21, you must register separately. (See exam info below) Information and registration for the review course is available HERE.

July 21, 2023 Registration is closed

9:00am-12:30pm Eastern

ISA Cert Arborist, Utility Specialist, & Municipal Specialist Exam

Harnett County Commons Building, Lillington, NC

Canopy Class: Speed-Lining & Trolley + Advanced Rigging

Morganton, NC Instructors: Megan Bujnowski, Almon Cox and Anthony Williams

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 Southern Chapter. Information and registration available HERE

July 26-28, 2023 Registration is closed

TRAQ - Full Course

Connie Maxwell Center, Greenwood, SC

July 27, 2023

8:15am-3:00pm Central

Certified Arborist Prep Course

Arkansas Extension Office, Little Rock, AR

Instructors: Smith, Bowden, Massey, Bryant, Fisher, Quinn

The Arkansas Urban Forestry Council will host a 1-day prep course to prepare for the certified arborist exam or for a thorough review. Note that an exam is scheduled for the same day at this location. Registering for the prep course does not include registration for the exam. Information and registration for the prep course is available HERE.

July 27, 2023 Registration is closed

3:30pm-7:00pm Central

ISA Cert Arborist, Utility Specialist, & Municipal Specialist Exam Arkansas Extension Office, Little Rock, AR

August 2, 2023 Registration is closed

8:00am - 3:00pm Eastern

TRAQ Renewal Virtual Course (on-line)

Co-hosted event with ISA Southern, Texas, Georgia, and Midwestern Chapters

August 21, 2023

8:00am - 5:00pm Eastern

TRAQ Renewal Course (Live)

City of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

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 email isasouthern@isasouthern.org and ask to be placed on a waiting list. REGISTER FOR THE ONE-DAY LIVE RENEWAL COURSE HERE

August 22-23, 2023 Registration is closed

TRAQ - Full Course

City of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

September 6-7, 2023

8:30am-4:00pm Eastern

Certified Arborist Prep Course

Harbison State Forest Environmental Ed Center, Columbia, SC

Instructors: Jimmy Walters, Drew Jeffers, David Jenkins

Southern Chapter and the SC Forestry Commission will host a 2-day prep course for arborists wanting to prepare for the certified arborist exam or just want a thorough review. Lunch is provided each day. Note that an exam is scheduled for Wednesday, September 13, at this location. Registering for the prep course does not include registration for the exam. See the info for the exam listed on Sept 13. Information and registration for the prep course is available HERE

September 7-8, 2023

14th Annual Great NC Tree Conference

Cary Embassy Suites, Cary, NC

This year’s NC Urban Forest Council conference will explore how arborists, urban foresters, and landscape architects and planners create and manage green spaces for trees in a changing climate. Town of Cary staff will host the outdoor tour on Sept 8th and will share their favorite locations, showcasing how they protect Cary’s tree canopy along city streets, within neighborhoods, and among utility buildings. Information and registration is available HERE

September 13, 2023

9:00am-12:30pm Eastern

ISA Cert Arborist, Utility Specialist, & Municipal Specialist Exam Harbison State Forest Environmental Ed Center, Columbia, SC

ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Arborist, and Municipal Specialist

Exams are scheduled for September 13, 2023. Applicants for the exam must register by August 25, 2023, at the ISA website. Registering for an exam includes creating or logging in to your ISA account at https://www.isa-arbor.com/ and then clicking to find the test date and location.

October 13, 2023

8:00am-3:00pm Eastern

Foundational Skills

Watauga County Extension Service, Boone, NC

Instructors: Martineau, Kish, Fair

This all day workshop is presented by the NC 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

8:00am - 3:00pm Eastern

TRAQ Renewal Virtual Course (on-line)

Co-hosted event with ISA Southern, Texas, Georgia and Midwestern Chapters

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 can be found on the Southern Chapter website If class has filled, you can email isasouthern@ isasouthern.org and ask to be placed on a waiting list.Click HERE to Register for November 1 Renewal Course (Closes October 1).

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2023-2024 Southern Chapter Officers

President: Matt Searels, CNUC

President Elect / Treasurer: Hallie Dozier, LSU AgCenter

Vice President: Chris Diffley, Arborscapes

Chapter CoR Rep: David Vandergriff, Griff Arbor|Hort

Tree Climbing Championship: Scott Winningham

TREE Fund Liaison: (open)

Past President: Jeffrey Morgan, GA Transmission Corporation

Media Director and Editor: Sarah Mitchell

Conference Planner: Connie Hilson

Executive Director: Skip Kincaid

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Encouragement

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2023-2024 State Directors

Alabama: Anne Randle City of Auburn

Arkansas: Brian Pope

ACRT

Louisiana: Brian Watkins BREC

Mississippi: Steve Dicke

Shady Arbor PLLC

North Carolina: Leslie Moorman NC Urban Forest Council

Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands: Christian W. Torres Santana

Coccoloba AgroEnvironnemental Consulting and Coccoloba Nursery

South Carolina: Dena Whitesides

South Carolina Forestry Commission

Tennessee: Wes Hopper Urban Forestry Consulting

At-Large: Chris Diffley

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Learning

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If you know of opportunities not listed, email us and we’ll post it.

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Arborscapes Tree and Landscape

Southern Chapter ISA

Website: www.isasouthern.org

Phone: (888) 339-8733

Email: isasouthern@isasouthern.org

Skip Kincaid, Exec. Director 1609 Missouri Avenue St Louis, MO 63104

To contact your State Director, a member of the Executive Board, or Skip Kincaid at the Southern Chapter office, please email isasouthern@isasouthern.org.