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IAA Event Calendar
December 15, 2011
Northeast Municipal
Foresters Meeting. Emerald Ash Borer in Algonquin.
Steve Ludwig speaker and Forester for Algonquin
will discuss what he has learned, how the situation
has progressed, and what the future holds for his
community. The presentation will include a tour of
areas in all phases of the pest, unincorporated
areas with entirely dead ash stock, fully removed
and restored neighborhoods, neighborhoods just
beginning to experience the devastation.
Time:
10:30am-12:00pm. Location: Algonquin, IL.
Cost:
$5 for Lunch
Please RSVP:
April Toney at
iaa@wi.rr.com
or 877-617-8887
December 16 & 17, 2011
IAA Strategic
Planning session at Key Lime Cove Resort in Gurnee,
IL.
January 18, 2012
IAA Board
Meeting at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL.
10:00am
January 19, 2012
NEMF Meeting
Speakers:
Josh Behounek of Davey Resource Group, John Gall of
Wachtel Tree Science and Jason Knowles of Tree
Tracker.
Topic:
Tree Inventories/Tree Management Software
Time:
10:00am-12:00pm
Location:
Mount Prospect Public Works, 1700 W. Central Rd.
Mount Prospect
Cost:
$5 for Lunch
Please RSVP:
April Toney at
iaa@wi.rr.com
or 877-617-8887
Computerized tree inventories can be a vital tool
for tree managers. Inventories can quickly help
categorize trees by size, species and geographic
locations. Josh, John and Jason will display and
discuss their respective tree management software
systems.
January 21-February 25, 2012
Arborist
Certification workshops at Lincoln Land Community
College in Springfield, IL. Classes are held each
Saturday from 9:00am-1:00pm with the exam on
February 25.
Click here to download a class
registration form.
January 23-March 26, 2012
Arborist
Certification workshops at the Round Lake Beach
Cultural and Civic Center in Round Lake Beach, IL. Classes are held
on Monday nights from 6:30pm-9:00pm with the exam on
March 26. Click here to download a class
registration form.
January
23,
2012
Certified
Arborist, Municipal Specialist, Utility Specialist exams
at the
Downers Grove Public Works Department in Downers Grove IL. Check in
time is 6:00pm and the exam time is 6:30pm. Cut off date for having your
exam application submitted is January 4, 2012.
Click here to download Certified Arborist exam application.
Click here to apply for Certified Arborist exam online.
Click here to download Municipal Specialist exam application.
Click here to download the Utility Specialist exam application.
January 26, 2012
NWMF Meeting
Speakers:
Dr. Rex Bastian of the Care of Trees
Topic:
Insect and Disease Update
Time:
6:00pm-8:00pm
Location:
City of Moline Public Works Department 3635 4th
ave.
Cost:
$5-$7 for dinner –if you are not staying for pizza
then cost will be $0
Please RSVP:
April Toney at
iaa@wi.rr.com
or 877-617-8887
CEU’s:
2
February 6, 2012
Certified
Arborist, Municipal Specialist, Utility Specialist exams
at the
Training Facility in Lincolnwood, IL. Check in
time is 12:30pm and exam time is 1:00pm. Cut off date for having your
exam application submitted is January 18, 2012.
Click here to download Certified Arborist exam application.
Click here to apply for exam online.
Click here to download Municipal Specialist exam application.
Click here to download the Utility Specialist exam application.
February 7 -April 10, 2012
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Arborist
Certification classes and exam at the Klehm Arboretum in Rockford, IL. Classes run every
Tuesday
night from 6:30pm - 9:00pm. To download a copy of the Arborist
Certification prep class registration form for the Klehm Arboretum classes
click here
February 11, 2012
Certified
Arborist, Municipal Specialist, Utility Specialist exams
at the
Moline Public Works Department in Moline, IL. Check in
time is 8:30am and exam time is 10:00am. Cut off date for having your
exam application submitted is January 25, 2012.
Click here to download Certified Arborist exam application.
Click here to apply for exam online.
Click here to download Municipal Specialist exam application.
Click here to download the Utility Specialist exam application.
February 16, 2012
NEMF
Meeting
Speakers:
Kerstin Von der Heide of the Village of Downers Grove and Sandy Clark
and Dave Hull of the Village of Mount Prospect
Topic:
Storm Fighting
Time:
10:00am-12:00pm
Location:
Mount Prospect Public Works, 1700 W. Central Rd. Mount Prospect
Cost:
$5 for Lunch
Please RSVP:
April Toney at
iaa@wi.rr.com
or 877-617-8887
Kerstin, Dave and Sandy will discuss their Forestry Divisions' response
to major storms such as the Tornado that hit both towns in June 2011.
They will discuss different policies and procedures and how to implement
them. Note that all meeting attendees are asked to bring and display any
examples of storm damage management plans or documents designed to
communicate with citizens about storm-related issues.
February 18 -March 31, 2012
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Arborist Certification classes and exam the City of Moline public
works in Moline, IL. Classes run every
Saturday from 9:00am - 1:00pm. To download a copy of the Arborist
Certification prep class registration form for the Moline classes
click here.
February 21 & 22, 2012
The Gateway Green
Industry Show in Collinsville, IL.
Click here
for more information.
February 21 & 22 or February 23 & 24, 2012
Urban Timber
Harvesting for Hardwood Lumber Utilization training.
15.75 CEUs available. Salt Creek Forest Preserve in
Western Springs, IL.
Click here for more information
February 23, 2012
NWMF Meeting
Speaker: Mark Duntemann
Topic: Tree Risk Management
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: City of Moline
Public Works Department 3635 4th Ave. Moline, IL
Cost: $5-$7 for Dinner--if
you are not staying for dinner cost will be $0
Please RSVP: April Toney at
iaa@wi.rr.com or 877-617-8887
CEUs: 2
February 25, 2012
Certified
Arborist, Municipal Specialist, Utility Specialist exams
at
Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, IL. Check in
time is 8:30am and exam time is 9:00am. Cut off date for having your
exam application submitted is February 8, 2012.
Click here to download Certified Arborist exam application.
Click here to apply for exam online.
Click here to download Municipal Specialist exam application.
Click here to download the Utility Specialist exam application.
March
15, 2012
NEMF Meeting
Speakers:
Dr. Rex Bastian of the Care of Trees
Topic:
Insect and Disease Update
Time:
10:00am-12:00pm
Location:
Mount Prospect Public Works, 1700 W. Central Rd. Mount Prospect
Cost:
$5 for Lunch
Please RSVP:
April Toney at
iaa@wi.rr.com
or 877-617-8887
What's on the horizon for insect and diseases problems in Northeast
Illinois? Dr. Bastian will review the major pests and disease problems
of 2011 and discuss what we may see in 2012.
March 19,
2012
Certified
Arborist, Municipal Specialist, Utility Specialist exams
at the
Downers Grove Public Works Department in Downers Grove IL. Check in
time is 6:00pm and the exam time is 6:30pm. Cut off date for having your
exam application submitted is February 28, 2012.
Click here to download Certified Arborist exam application.
Click here to apply for Certified Arborist exam online.
Click here to download Municipal Specialist exam application.
Click here to download the Utility Specialist exam application.
March 21, 2012
IAA Board
Meeting in Chicago, IL. 10:00am
March 26, 2012
Certified
Arborist, Municipal Specialist, Utility Specialist exams
at
Round Lake Beach Civic and Cultural Center located in Round Lake Beach, IL. Check in
time is 6:00pm and exam time is 6:30pm. Cut off date for having your
exam application submitted is March 8, 2012.
Click here to download Certified Arborist exam application.
Click here to apply for exam online.
Click here to download Municipal Specialist exam application.
Click here to download the Utility Specialist exam application.
March 27, 2012
Tree City USA for Central and Southern,
IL.
Click here for more details.
March 29, 2012
Tree City USA for Northern, IL.
Click here for more details.
March 31, 2012
Certified
Arborist, Municipal Specialist, Utility Specialist exams
at the
Moline Public Works Department in Moline, IL. Check in
time is 8:30am and exam time is 10:00am. Cut off date for having your
exam application submitted is March 14, 2012.
Click here to download Certified Arborist exam application.
Click here to apply for exam online.
Click here to download Municipal Specialist exam application.
Click here to download the Utility Specialist exam application.
April 13 & 14, 2012
Midwest Urban Tree
Care Forum.
Since its inception in 2003, the Midwest Urban Tree
Care Forum (MUTCF) has been providing students a
unique opportunity to engage with professionals in
the fields of urban forestry, arboriculture,
horticulture, and other green professions. MUTCF is
an Illinois Arborist Association event.
The purpose of MUTCF is to present some of the many
facets of urban forestry and tree care by touring
sites, projects, and programs. Presentations span
commercial, municipal, utility, and non-profit
fields of our industry. The event also includes a
career fair, dinner, raffle, and many opportunities
to interact with industry professionals. Many summer
jobs and permanent careers have been organized at
the program.
Click
here to download registration for recruitment
dinner.
April 19, 2012
NEMF Meeting
Speakers: Eve Pytel of Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, Stephanie
Adams of the Morton Arboretum and Jim Semelka of the Village of Oak
Park
Topic:
"Hot Topics" in Municipal Forestry
Time:
10:00am-12:00pm
Location:
Mount Prospect Public Works, 1700 W. Central Rd. Mount Prospect
Cost:
$5 for Lunch
Please RSVP:
April Toney at
iaa@wi.rr.com
or 877-617-8887
Eve will update attendees on the
results of the Illinois Urban Forest Restoration
Grant program that she administers through the
Metropolitan Mayors Caucus. She will talk about
trees planted and technical assistance funded in
2011, the 2012 grant awards and the possibility of
future funding. Stephanie will summarize the results
of the 2011 Municipal Ash Management Survey,
providing useful information about what Illinois
municipalities are doing to manage EAB. Finally, Jim
Semelka will update the audience about efforts to
clarify when the payment of Prevailing Wages is
required on public tree and landscape contracts in
Illinois.
April 28, 2012
Tree Climbing
Championship at Reed Keppler Park in West Chicago.
Click here to
download registration form.
May 5, 2012
Certified
Arborist, Municipal Specialist, Utility Specialist exams
at the
Moline Public Works Department in Moline, IL. Check in
time is 8:30am and exam time is 10:00am. Cut off date for having your
exam application submitted is April 19, 2012.
Click here to download Certified Arborist exam application.
Click here to apply for exam online.
Click here to download Municipal Specialist exam application.
Click here to download the Utility Specialist exam application.
May 16, 2012
IAA Board
Meeting in Oak Park, IL. 10:00am
May 16, 2012
Speakers: Jeff Brink, John Lough, and Joe McCarthy -Senior
City
Topic: Asian Longhorn Beetle, Emerald Ash Borer, and
Reforestation in Chicago
Time:
10:00am-12:00pm
Location:
Chicago, IL (more specifics later)
Cost:
$5 for Lunch
Please RSVP:
April Toney at
iaa@wi.rr.com
or 877-617-8887
City Foresters will discuss the
former ALB quarantine zone, its management, education and community
outreach, and reforestation that together led to the successful
eradication of ALB. A guided field tour of the area as it looks now
more than 12 years later will be conducted. In addition, City
Foresters will discuss EAB in the City of Chicago.
July 18, 2012
IAA Board
Meeting in Chicago, IL. 10:00am
September 19, 2012
IAA Board
Meeting at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL.
10:00am
September 20, 2012
(Tentative date)
NEMF Meeting
Speakers:
Dave Coulter of Osage, Inc. Garden Curator for
Baha'i Temple
Topic:
Tour of Baha'i Temple
Time:
10:00am-12:00pm
Location:
100 Linden Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091
Cost:
$5 for Lunch
Please RSVP:
April Toney at
iaa@wi.rr.com
or 877-617-8887
Dave Coulter and senior members of the garden team
will lead a tour through the Baha'i Temple's
recently renovated grounds. 2012 marks the 100 year
anniversary of the temple and a number of
renovations have recently been completed. Come walk
through the gardens; they have quite a story that
will appeal to anyone in the arboricultural/historic
preservation world.
October 16 & 17, 2012
IAA Annual
Conference & Trade Show at the Holiday Inn Select in
Tinley Park, IL
December 7 & 8, 2012
IAA Strategic
Planning Session at Key Lime Cove in Gurnee, IL.
October 22 & 23, 2013
IAA Annual
Conference & Trade Show at the Holiday Inn Select in
Tinley Park, IL
October 21 & 22, 2014
IAA Annual
Conference & Trade Show at the Holiday Inn Select in
Tinley Park, IL
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