Programs
“I never before knew the full value of trees. Under them I breakfast, dine, write, read, and recieve my company” —Thomas Jefferson

Hazard Trees and Tree Planting

Two Full-Day Seminars

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
October 21-22, 2008
Chicago, Illinois
May 13 – 14, 2009
Featuring Dr. Bruce Fraedrich

Presented By:

General Information

Schedule

Registration on both days will begin at 8:30am. Events start at 9:00am and conclude at 4:00pm.

Tuition

Attend both days and receive a discounted registration rate of $229 per person ($250 if registration is received within 7 days of the event). Attend one day at the rate of $129 per person ($150 if registration is received within 7 days of the event). Registration fees include reference materials, networking lunches, and refreshment breaks.

Meeting Site

Philadelphia, PA — The Montgomery County
4H Center
1015 Bridge Road, Suite H
Collegeville, PA 19426
Chicago, IL — Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53
Lisle, IL 60532

Cooperators

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resource-Bureau of Forestry, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Penn State School of Forest Resources Extension Urban Forestry Program, Penn State School of Forest Resources, UC Green, New Jersey Tree Foundation, Pennsylvania-Delaware Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture

Chicago

Morton Arboretum, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Illinois Arborist Association, Illinois Association of Park Districts, Illinois Landscape Contractor’s Association, Openlands, Illinois Chapter of the American Planning Association, Illinois Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, Chicago Department of Transportation — Division of Project Development, Illinois Park and Recreation Association

Overnight Accommodations

Receive a discounted rate at the following hotels by referencing the Arbor Day Foundation.

Philadelphia, PA

Homewood Suites-Lansdale
$123.00 per night
1200 Pennbrook Parkway
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215)-362-6400
Discounted Rate Deadline: September 20, 2008

Chicago, IL

Holiday Inn Select Naperville
$119.00 per night
1801 Naper Blvd.
Naperville, IL 60563
(630)-505-4900
Discounted Rate Deadline: April 12, 2009

CEU/CFE Approval

International Society of Arboriculture:

  • Hazard Trees - Certified Arborist, 5.5 hrs.; Utility Specialist 5.5 hrs.; Municipal Specialist 5.5 hrs.; TW Climber Specialist 5.5 hrs.; BCMA Science, 2.5 hrs.; BCMA Practice, 1.5 hrs.; BCMA Management, 1.5 hrs.; TW Aerial Lift Specialist, 0 hrs.
  • Tree Planting and Establishment - Certified Arborist, 5.5 hrs.; Utility Specialist, 0 hrs.; Municipal Specialist 5.5 hrs.; TW Climber Specialist 5.5 hrs.; BCMA Science 2 hrs.; BCMA Practice 1.5 hrs.; BCMA Management, 2 hrs.; TW Aerial Lift Specialist, 0 hrs.

Society of American Foresters:

  • Hazard Trees - 5.5 hrs. Category 1-CF
  • Tree Planting and Establishment - 5.5 hrs. Category 1-CF

*New Jersey residents: Both Philadelphia-area workshops will award 5.5 hours C.E.U. credit for New Jersey residents who have a state approved five-year Community Forestry Management Plan.

Cancellations

A full refund is available for cancellations made 7 days prior to the seminar. If you must cancel within 7 days of the seminar, you may send a substitute from your organization.