Royal Botanical Gardens welcomes Dr. Nadina Galle as the 10th Patrick Colgan Memorial Lecturer. Dr. Galle will speak to the twin crises of public health and climate change: How the urban environment contributes to mental health challenges and chronic diseases, and how integrating nature can be a solution. In her research she has been addressing [...]
Air excavation is an ideal way to maximize tree life and learn what is happening below ground.Roots are the part of the puzzle most arborists trip over when dealing with plant health care and longevity.This workshop is meant to hone those skills by reviewing the operation of air excavation equipment, how it can be applied [...]
Join Vermeer for an arborist seminar on Tree Climbing Systems! Ken Gillies from Arboriculture Canada will discuss SRS, MRS and more! 6 hours training (CEUs available). Trade Show with Vermeer and other vendors. Where & when: Coronation Park in Oakville on Thurs May 22, 2025 7:30AM - 4:30PM. Register online here(Registration $45 ea + fees [...]
Vibration Exposures in Arborists – Do Cut Types and Directions Make a Difference for MSD Prevention? Arborists have a 15 times greater risk of fatality and three times greater risk of non-fatal injury when compared to the North American average. Workers are not only exposed to repetitive tasks with forceful exertions, but also vibration, noise, [...]
Join us for TreeFest in Victoria Park, Kitchener as we gather to support and celebrate women in arboriculture! Registration is free. All are welcome to join us in celebrating and supporting our female-identifying climbers. TreeFest will feature opportunities to try competition-style events to showcase and develop the skills of our female climbers, as well as [...]
Join the Guelph Arboretum for a full-day program to help participants refine their skills to identify trees in Ontario. The focus of the workshop is on learning the important identification characteristics of difficult tree groups such as the cherry, oak and walnut families as well as the easier groups such as ash and maple. The [...]
We'll be hosting written exams for the: ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist, Certified Urban Forest Professional (previously Municipal Specialist), and Tree Climber (Written-Only) Exam on Friday July 11 2025 in Milton, Ontario. Enroll through your ISA account: https://wwv.isa-arbor.com/myAccount/loginThe enrollment deadline is June 25, 2025.To be eligible to write the exam you must meet the eligibility [...]
This two-day immersive workshop is filled with fun, interactive group learning activities in the great outdoors! Designed specifically for arborists, you'll learn to scout and identify tree pests and beneficial insects.Registration is all-inclusive and includes course manual, all meals, and two-nights accommodation at Queens University Biological Station (north of Kingston, ON). This setting is perfect [...]
Join Invasive Species Centre for a Beech Leaf Disease Workshop! ISC, in coordination with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ontario Trillium Foundation, is hosting an in-person beech leaf disease workshop to raise awareness about this disease and what we can do to protect beech. Attendees will learn about beech leaf disease biology, [...]
Join the Invasive Species Centre for their workshop: Protect the Greenbelt from Spotted Lanternfly. Spotted lanternfly poses a significant threat to the ecology and agricultural production of Ontario's Greenbelt. Participants will learn about this insect's impacts, how it spreads, and what they can do to help protect the Greenbelt from this invasive species. Open to [...]
Join the Tree Trust for their workshop: Biomechanics for Avoiding Failure and Embracing Failure for HabitatSpeaker Matt Follet will share his expertise on the biomechanical principles that influence urban tree growth and failure, offering strategies to mitigate risk and enhance tree longevity.Speaker Alex Duszczyszyn will highlight the ecological value of tree failure, emphasizing its vital [...]
The OTCC brings together arborists & industry members in this fun, competitive event. The OTCC is open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend: watch arborists showcase their skills, visit a tradeshow featuring our favourite vendors and anyone can try out tree climbing at the “Fun Climb” station under the guidance of a [...]
