61ST ANNUAL
MINNESOTA SHADE TREE SHORT COURSE Generously supported by:
Program Guide March 12-13, 2024 Bethel University, Arden Hills www.mnstsc.org info@mnstsc.org 651-633-4987
Ensuring Tree Health Since 1963 The 61st Annual Shade Tree Short Course is a two-day course for everyone involved in urban forestry, arboriculture, and the green industry. ISA Certified Arborist® CEUs are available for most sessions. This exceptional experience, featuring general and concurrent sessions as well as exhibits, will keep with the Shade Tree Short Course’s tradition of providing quality education sessions.
Certification and Credits
• ISA CEUs will be given for most sessions. A QR code will be provided by the moderator at applicable sessions. Simply scan the QR code with your smart phone which will take you to an online form where you will fill out your name, ISA Certification #, and email address in order to receive credit. For more information regarding ISA CEUs, please visit www.isa-arbor.com. • TCIA’s Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) credits are available for some sessions. Attendance sheets will be provided by moderators at the conclusion of applicable sessions. Fill in the requested form information completely in order to receive credit for each session you attend. • Certified tree inspectors will be recertified by attending the entire short course. New Tree Inspector classes and testing are not available at this workshop. For questions about tree inspector status or training: www.mntreeinspector.com. • Recertification for pesticide applicators is not available at this workshop.
Table of Contents Certification and Credits..................................1 Location & Directions......................................2 Steering Committee.........................................2 Support Staff.................................................2 Sponsor Recognition........................................2 Exhibitor List and Trade Show Map...................3 MSA Mixer.....................................................4 Attendee Code of Conduct...............................4 Bethel University Map.....................................5 Schedule Overview..........................................6 Sessions Overview with CEUs........................ 7-8 Tuesday Session Descriptions...................... 9-13 Wednesday Session Descriptions............... 14-18 Download the App......................................... 18 Speaker Biographies................................. 19-24