Join us for a virtual information session on the 2023 OTCC event: We'll go over the 2022 OTCC participant survey results; we’ll discuss preliminary details and changes for the 2023 event and you’ll have an opportunity to meet the committee virtually and ask any questions. (If you can’t attend, we’ll also post a video recording [...]
Women in Arboriculture Ontario is excited to host the 5th Annual TreeFest on Saturday June 17th, 2023 at Huron Park in Mississauga! Join us to access the canopy in a supportive and learning environment and meet your fellow tree workers from around the province. Get some tips and network with other Women in Arboriculture by [...]
This workshop is now FULL! Join the Tree Trust Friday July 14 for their annual one-day arborist workshop focused on practical knowledge about mature tree care: Join Todd Irvine, Ian Bruce and Tobias Effinger for a discussion on pruning and a tree tour!In the morning Todd Irvine and Ian Bruce will discuss "The Fundamentals of [...]
Join us for a Free Oak Wilt Information Workshop in Windsor, ON. Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Ojibway Nature Centre. Hosted by the Invasive Species Centre, in collaboration with the Ontario Woodlot Association and ISA Ontario. See event details and register here. The event is FREE we just ask that [...]
The Ontario Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA Ontario) hosts its annual tree climbing championship on Friday September 15 and Saturday September 16, 2023 at LaSalle Park, 50 North Shore Blvd E, Burlington, Ontario L7T 4A4. At this fun, competitive, spectator event, professional tree climbers from across Ontario will compete for the title [...]
Vineland's Greening the Landscape Research Consortium is offering a Free Webinar! Join Peter Duinker, Donnie McPhee, and Charlene Williams to learn all about Tree Species Selection for Future Climates. ISA Ontario is thrilled to collaborate on this webinar!Watch a recording of the webinar on Vineland's Youtube page here.
The Asian longhorned beetle (ALHB) training session is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools required to detect ALHB in the field. The format of the training will be a short presentation and discussion followed by a review of ALHB signs and symptoms simulated on trees in the park. The session will provide [...]
To take the reTRAQ Course you must currently hold the TRAQ qualification. The reTRAQ course includes refresher instruction in the morning, followed by a comprehensive exam in the afternoon. Be prepared to write the exam that day! Location: City of Hamilton, Forestry Operations Yard, 1301 Upper Ottawa St., Hamilton, ON L8W 3L5. The course opens [...]
Vineland's Greening the Landscape Research Consortium is offering a Free Webinar! Join Susan Day, Jenny Hill, and Jason Henry to learn all about identifying effective soil volume for urban sites. ISA Ontario is thrilled to collaborate on this webinar! Watch the video recording posted to Vineland's Youtube page here.
The Ontario Urban Forest Council's Online Conference is Nov 15! This virtual event will bring together experts on the following topics: Invasive species; Equitable urban forestry; Climate risk mitigation; Community planting programs; and Funding programs Celebrate 60 years with OUFC! See details and register online https://www.oufc.org/conference-2022/
Join us for a Virtual OTCC Forum: Wed Nov 15 @ 6:30 PM The OTCC Committee will be online to share the 2023 OTCC survey results, gather any additional feedback, answer questions, and begin preliminary discussions for the 2024 OTCC event. All are welcome to attend – from past/present/future competitors, volunteers, sponsors, exhibitors and any [...]
This FREE Webinar from the Canadian Tree Fund (CTF) will discuss SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative)’s new Urban Forest sustainability standard! SFI has created the world’s first urban and community forest standard which promotes nature-based solutions and resilience to climate change. Consisting of 16 objectives, this Standard helps maintain and enhance the many values of urban [...]
