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  • Wednesday, March 29 – Friday, March 31 – ArborEXPO 2023

    Excitement is mounting as we approach ArborEXPO ’23 – scheduled for March 30 – 31 at The Big E in Springfield, MA, with special pre-conference programs and training on Wednesday, March 29.

    As Content Partner for our industry’s newest conference and exhibition, the Massachusetts Arborists Association has been hard at work to bring the best speakers and the most cutting-edge education to the event.  Learning opportunities abound both on and off the trade show floor, with topics such as

    Innovation, Technology & the Future of Tree CareFive Big Must-Know Decay Fungi for Urban Living Trees
    Pneumatic Tool Use in the Field
    Z133 Standards: What you Need to Know
    Climb Safe: Proper Gear Inspection
    Tree Health Update: What to Expect in 2023
    Creating an Optimal Safety Culture
    Business Health: Knowing Your Numbers

    Hear from industry experts such as

    John Ball, Ph.D. South Dakota State UniversityNicole Keleher, Massachusetts DCR
    Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, CTSP, MCA
    Chris Luley, Ph.D., Urban Forestry Diagnostics
    Bob Mead, Mead Tree & Turf Care
    Dennise Vidosh, Green Acres Tree Farm & Re-Tree Companies
    North American Training Solutions

    Check out the education schedule and CEU opportunities here!

    Visit ArborEXPO.org to get signed up to attend.  Use code ARB25 for a 25% discount on registration.  

  • Tuesday, August 9, 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Modern Tree Climbing Techniques & Trends

    Join Massachusetts Arborists Association and Shelter Tree on August 9 from 2 – 7 for an afternoon of climbing and gear demos. Barbecue dinner will follow at the festive outdoor German Club biergarten, 8 County Street in Walpole. MCA & ISA credits available.

    Register Now

  • October 1 – October 31 – On Demand Webinar: Soil Tests – How to Interpret and Use Results for Better Tree Health

    Soil health can make or break the survivability of trees in your care. You have likely collected soil samples and sent them to a lab for testing. While you are able to interpret the results at a basic level, are you clear on what you can or should do with the detailed results? Join the Massachusetts Arborists Association during the month of October as we discuss the fundamentals of soil supplements, along with the proper way to collect a soil sample and interpret test results. We’ll examine the results of local soil tests and discuss appropriate action plans. Gain a better understanding of how to use soil testing to improve the wellbeing of trees. The speaker is Tom Akin, State Resource Conservationist with the USDA National Resources Conservation Services in Amherst, Massachusetts. You will receive a link to the webinar upon registration. To learn more, visit www.massarbor.org.

  • Wednesday, September 15, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Massachusetts Arborists Association Fall Field Day

    Co-presented with Massachusetts Association of Landscape Professionals, Massachusetts Arborist’s Association’s Fall Field Day is an opportunity to see the latest Green Industry technology, gain the latest training, and network with industry suppliers and colleagues.

    Register Now The event will be held at Cushing Memorial Park, 80 Dudley Road in Framingham.

  • Friday, April 30 – Massachusetts Arborists Association Arbor Day of Service

    Mark your calendar now and watch for details about the Massachusetts Arborists Association’s Arbor Day of Service celebration on Friday, April 30, 2021.  MAA’s popular community service event will be held at the historic Ames Estate and Community Park in Easton, MA. Details will be found at https://massarbor.org/Arbor_Day_Home_Page_2021

    First settled by Oliver Ames, 35th Governor of the Commonwealth, this 36-acre bucolic estate is now a well-loved green space regularly enjoyed by community members under the stewardship of The Trustees. The property has a significant number of full-growth specimen trees that reflect the ongoing commitment of the Ames family members to arboriculture. Dramatic examples include Kentucky coffee tree, magnolia, cucumber magnolia, Stewartia, beeches, sweet gum and columnar maple. 

  • Monday, December 7 – Thursday, December 17 – Pruning Trees & Shrubs: From Malicious to Magnificent On Demand Webinar

    Rehabilitating poorly pruned plants back into pleasant landscape contributors is a science and an art. It takes both understanding clients and firm hands on the loppers and pruning saw. It also requires a little risk taking and an understanding of the principles of plant physiology and growth. Join Erik Draper, Assistant Professor, Ohio State University Extension, and the Massachusetts Arborists Association as they review limitations of corrective pruning practices, as well as basic principles of plant physiology that determine how plants grow. Learn how and where to begin correcting poorly pruned plants. $24 for MAA members, $44 for nonmembers. The online webinar will be available for viewing from December 7 – December 17, at your convenience. Register at https://massarbor.org/meetinginfo.php?id=61&ts=1601401949

  • Monday, November 16, 8:00 am – Thursday, November 26, 12:00 noon – Growing Trees Near Pavement On Demand Webinar

    Monday, November 16, 8:00 am – Thursday, November 26, 12:00 noon – Growing Trees Near Pavement On Demand Webinar

    Trees in areas surrounded by pavement often have inhospitable rooting environments, which shorten their useful life expectancy. Join the Massachusetts Arborists Association as we compare tree growth using different soil treatment options near concrete pavement. You’ll learn methods to use in urban planting sites to ensure beneficial tree health and growth outcomes. The on demand webinar will be available to watch at your convenience from November 16 – noon on November 26, and will be taught by Tom Smiley, Ph.D., Senior Arboriculture Researcher at Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories. $24 for MAA members, $44 for nonmembers. Register at https://massarbor.org/meetinginfo.php?id=63&ts=1600355135

  • Wednesday, November 29 – Friday, December 1, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm – New England Grows 2017

    New England Grows is renowned for its world-class education offerings and innovative trend spotting. Founded in 1993 by green industry professionals for green industry professionals, the educational conference and exposition gives participants unique access to targeted, industry-specific products, information, education and connections. The New England Nursery Association, Massachusetts Arborists Association, Massachusetts Association of Landscape Professionals and Massachusetts Nursery & Landscape Association are the organization’s founding partners.

    Proceeds from New England Grows go directly back to the industry to support the work of these and other green industry organizations, including yearly research grants to the region’s Cooperative Extension programs. Funds from the show also support related community-based programs, such as the Boston Schoolyard Initiative. The show’s format and educational content is continually updated to meet current industry needs and bring inspirational thinking to participants. Since its start, New England Grows has tripled in size and earned a Tradeshow Week 200 and two Fastest 50 rankings. The show moved to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in 2005.

    Hours each day are 8 – 4, but on Friday the times are 8 – 3. Costs range from $29 – $119.  For complete details visit http://www.newenglandgrows.org/