From cnoyes@Ag.Arizona.Edu Fri, 10 Dec 1999 16:59:54 -0700 Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 16:59:54 -0700 From: Carol Noyes cnoyes@Ag.Arizona.Edu Subject: [Aztrees] WCISA Annual Conference 2000 --=====================_30877605==_.ALT Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Innovative Approaches to Tree Care Saturday, April 29, Pre Conference Sunday, April 30-May 2, Conference Maui, Hawaii Join us at the beautiful Outrigger Wailea Resort on Maui, Hawaii For hotel information and reservations call: 800-367-2960 or 808-879-1922 (Be sure to mention you are with the WCISA Annual Conference to get an ocean view room for $135 per night) For airline reservations and auto rental information call: Linda Martin at Patterson Travel 800-748-6655, ext. 252 Bring your family for a truly wonderful experience!! Spouse/Guest Program Sunday, April 30th -Visit the Maui Ocean Center -Buffet lunch at the Maui Tropical Plantation -Tram Ride and Tour of Plantation Visit to Iao Valley/Kepaniwai Park Monday, May 1st -Visit Haleakala and hear informative presentation -Lunch at Kula Lodge -Tour of Protea Garden -Shopping in Makawao Tuesday, May 2nd -Hawaiian Culture Program, Outrigger Wailea Resort -Join conference for a boxed lunch and tour of the William Simon Estate Childrens' Program Sunday, April 30th -Visit Hawaii Nature Center -Box lunch along Iao Stream -Walking tour of cultural sites and artifacts -Surfing Monday, May 1st -Day of canoe paddling, snorkeling, swimming, Hawaiian chanting, coastal plant and animal identification -Box lunch -Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge - Hike along dunes and learn about native plants and animals -Tour of Maui Ocean Center Tuesday, May 2nd -Keiki Club Gecko-fun filled day of Hawaiian activities including lunch and a T-shirt Program Highlights: Pre Conference Saturday, April 29th on Oahu - Tree Worker Workshop with Robert Phillips (6 CEUs) Pre Conference Saturday, April 29th on Maui - Tree Preservation Field Day with Nelda Matheny and Jim Clark (6 CEUs) Opening Reception Saturday Evening, April 29th at the Outrigger Wailea Resort on Maui For more information contact: WCISA, P.O. Box 255155, Sacramento, CA 95865 OR FAX 916-649-8487 Carol Noyes Administrative Secretary Maricopa County Urban Horticulture/Master Gardener programs 602-470-8086 Ext. 308 Have a wonderful day!! ~ U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~ --=====================_30877605==_.ALT Content-Type: text/html; charset="us-ascii"

Innovative Approaches to Tree Care
Saturday, April 29, Pre Conference
Sunday, April 30-May 2, Conference
Maui, Hawaii

Join us at the beautiful Outrigger Wailea Resort on Maui, Hawaii

For hotel information and reservations call: 800-367-2960 or 808-879-1922 (Be sure to mention you are with the WCISA Annual Conference to get an ocean view room for $135 per night)
For airline reservations and auto rental information call: Linda Martin at Patterson Travel 800-748-6655, ext. 252

Bring your family for a truly wonderful experience!!

Spouse/Guest Program
Sunday, April 30th
-Visit the Maui Ocean Center
-Buffet lunch at the Maui Tropical Plantation
-Tram Ride and Tour of Plantation
Visit to Iao Valley/Kepaniwai Park

Monday, May 1st
-Visit Haleakala and hear informative presentation
-Lunch at Kula Lodge
-Tour of Protea Garden
-Shopping in Makawao

Tuesday, May 2nd
-Hawaiian Culture Program, Outrigger Wailea Resort
-Join conference for a boxed lunch and tour of the William Simon Estate

Childrens' Program
Sunday, April 30th
-Visit Hawaii Nature Center
-Box lunch along Iao Stream
-Walking tour of cultural sites and artifacts
-Surfing

Monday, May 1st
-Day of canoe paddling, snorkeling, swimming, Hawaiian chanting, coastal plant and animal identification
-Box lunch
-Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge - Hike along dunes and learn about native plants and animals
-Tour of Maui Ocean Center

Tuesday, May 2nd
-Keiki Club Gecko-fun filled day of Hawaiian activities including lunch and a T-shirt

Program Highlights: Pre Conference Saturday, April 29th on Oahu - Tree Worker Workshop with Robert Phillips (6 CEUs)
Pre Conference Saturday, April 29th on Maui - Tree Preservation Field Day with Nelda Matheny and Jim Clark (6 CEUs)
Opening Reception Saturday Evening, April 29th at the Outrigger Wailea Resort on Maui

For more information contact: WCISA, P.O. Box 255155, Sacramento, CA 95865 OR FAX 916-649-8487

Carol Noyes

Administrative Secretary

Maricopa County

Urban Horticulture/Master Gardener programs

602-470-8086 Ext. 308

Have a wonderful day!!

~ U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~ --=====================_30877605==_.ALT-- From cnoyes@Ag.Arizona.Edu Mon, 13 Dec 1999 11:00:55 -0700 Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 11:00:55 -0700 From: Carol Noyes cnoyes@Ag.Arizona.Edu Subject: [Aztrees] Building with Trees National Conference --=====================_10883178==_.ALT Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" The National Arbor Day Foundation's Building with Trees National Conference March 13-15, 2000 Lied Conference Center Nebraska City, Nebraska How to Save Trees During Building and Land Development When trees exist on land that is to be developed, it makes good sense, both economically and environmentally, to preserve those assets. Building With trees results in enhanced property values and a more pleasant place to live or work. This annual conference is your best opportunity to participate in a national forum to discuss the issues, techniques, and new research affecting tree protection during land development, construction, and maintenance. Sponsored by The National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of Home Builders and the American Planning Association, the Building With Trees National Conference is an expansion of the Foundation's successful regional seminar series about protecting trees during construction and land development projects. A highlight of the conference is the awards banquet honoring the National Building With Trees Awards of Excellence winners. Plan now to take advantage of this opportunity to listen to and network with planners, developers, builders, architects, arborists, community officials and many other professionals involved in saving trees during construction and land development. Take advantage of the reduced early registration fee by calling 1-888-448-7337 toll-free today. Who will be there? *Developers, Builders, Construction Managers *Landscape Architects *Planners *Arborists, Tree Care Company Personnel *Urban Forestry Consultants *Natural Resource Consultants *Engineers *Architects *Real Estate Professionals *Landowners *Elected Officials, Civic Leaders, and anyone dedicated to tree stewardship within their community *Professors of Urban Planning, Urban Forestry, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Horticulture, Construction Management, Engineering and related disciplines Why should you attend? *You'll hear the latest information about how trees benefit the developer and the community. *You'll learn the most progressive tree preservation techniques now being used in site planning, construction, and design maintenance. *You'll learn how to inspire and involve everyone in the efforts to conserve trees during your development projects. *You'll learn from those who have successfully incorporated tree-saving practices into their projects. *You'll learn to communicate the value of trees to potential buyers and to equip new owners with the information they will need to maintain the tree resource and protect their investment. *You'll have the opportunity to interact with others who share concerns and problems. Conference Registration Fee: The registration fee for the conference is $295 when received by March 6, 2000 ($350 after March 6). The fee includes all materials, meals, and refreshment breaks beginning with dinner on Monday, March 13 through breakfast on Wednesday, March 15. It does not include lodging. Lodging: A block of rooms has been reserved at Lied Conference Center for this conference. You are encouraged to make your reservations early since space is limited. Blocked rooms are available for conference participants until February 28. After that date, rooms are available as space permits. Please make your reservations directly with the conference center by calling 800-546-5433, be sure to indicate that you will be attending the Building With Trees National Conference to be certain you receive the special conference rate. Lodging reservations are not included in the conference registration fee. Transportation: Lied Conference Center provides ground transportation from Omaha's Eppley Airport to Lied Conference Center (approx. 50 miles) for $15 each way. Shuttle reservations must be made at least 7 days in advance to ensure a seat. Scheduled shuttle runs that have no passengers with reserved seating will be canceled. Shuttle reservations can be accommodated by calling the Lied Conference Center at 800-546-5433. CFE/CEU Approval: This conference has been approved by the Society of American Foresters (SAF) for 10.5 Category 1 contact hours in their Continuing Forestry Education (CFE) program. An application has been filed with the International Society of Arboriculture for Continuing Education Units (CEU's). Resource Room: You are invited to bring materials to display or distribute in the Resource Room. Tables will be provided. Please no freestanding or large table displays. Sponsorships: Sponsorship opportunities are available for refreshment breaks, lunches, social hours, dinners, and the awards banquet. For more information, please call Kevin Sander at 402-474-5655. Cancellations: Cancellations made at least one week prior to the conference date are eligible for a full refund of the registration fee. If you need to cancel less than one week before the program, your registration fee will be refunded less a $50 enrollment charge, or you may send a substitute from your organization. You are guaranteed a full refund of the registration fee if this conference is canceled for any reason. For more information call 402-474-5655 or toll free 888-448-7337 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Central Time. Carol Noyes Administrative Secretary Maricopa County Urban Horticulture/Master Gardener programs 602-470-8086 Ext. 308 Have a wonderful day!! ~ U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~ --=====================_10883178==_.ALT Content-Type: text/html; charset="us-ascii"

The National Arbor Day Foundation's Building with Trees National Conference
March 13-15, 2000
Lied Conference Center
Nebraska City, Nebraska

How to Save Trees During Building and Land Development

When trees exist on land that is to be developed, it makes good sense, both economically and environmentally, to preserve those assets. Building With trees results in enhanced property values and a more pleasant place to live or work.

This annual conference is your best opportunity to participate in a national forum to discuss the issues, techniques, and new research affecting tree protection during land development, construction, and maintenance. Sponsored by The National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of Home Builders and the American Planning Association, the Building With Trees National Conference is an expansion of the Foundation's successful regional seminar series about protecting trees during construction and land development projects. A highlight of the conference is the awards banquet honoring the National Building With Trees Awards of Excellence winners.

Plan now to take advantage of this opportunity to listen to and network with planners, developers, builders, architects, arborists, community officials and many other professionals involved in saving trees during construction and land development. Take advantage of the reduced early registration fee by calling 1-888-448-7337 toll-free today.

Who will be there?

*Developers, Builders, Construction Managers
*Landscape Architects
*Planners
*Arborists, Tree Care Company Personnel
*Urban Forestry Consultants
*Natural Resource Consultants
*Engineers
*Architects
*Real Estate Professionals
*Landowners
*Elected Officials, Civic Leaders, and anyone dedicated to tree stewardship within their community
*Professors of Urban Planning, Urban Forestry, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Horticulture, Construction Management, Engineering and related disciplines

Why should you attend?
*You'll hear the latest information about how trees benefit the developer and the community.
*You'll learn the most progressive tree preservation techniques now being used in site planning, construction, and design maintenance.
*You'll learn how to inspire and involve everyone in the efforts to conserve trees during your development projects.
*You'll learn from those who have successfully incorporated tree-saving practices into their projects.
*You'll learn to communicate the value of trees to potential buyers and to equip new owners with the information they will need to maintain the tree resource and protect their investment.
*You'll have the opportunity to interact with others who share concerns and problems.

Conference Registration Fee:    The registration fee for the conference is $295 when received by March 6, 2000 ($350 after March 6). The fee includes all materials, meals, and refreshment breaks beginning with dinner on Monday, March 13 through breakfast on Wednesday, March 15. It does not include lodging.

Lodging:        A block of rooms has been reserved at Lied Conference Center for this conference. You are encouraged to make your reservations early since space is limited. Blocked rooms are available for conference participants until February 28. After that date, rooms are available as space permits. Please make your reservations directly with the conference center by calling 800-546-5433, be sure to indicate that you will be attending the Building With Trees National Conference to be certain you receive the special conference rate. Lodging reservations are not included in the conference registration fee.

Transportation: Lied Conference Center provides ground transportation from Omaha's Eppley Airport to Lied Conference Center (approx. 50 miles) for $15 each way. Shuttle reservations must be made at least 7 days in advance to ensure a seat. Scheduled shuttle runs that have no passengers with reserved seating will be canceled. Shuttle reservations can be accommodated by calling the Lied Conference Center at 800-546-5433.

CFE/CEU Approval:       This conference has been approved by the Society of American Foresters (SAF) for 10.5 Category 1 contact hours in their Continuing Forestry Education (CFE) program. An application has been filed with the International Society of Arboriculture for Continuing Education Units (CEU's).

Resource Room:  You are invited to bring materials to display or distribute in the Resource Room. Tables will be provided. Please no freestanding or large table displays.

Sponsorships:

Sponsorship opportunities are available for refreshment breaks, lunches, social hours, dinners, and the awards banquet. For more information, please call Kevin Sander at 402-474-5655.

Cancellations:

Cancellations made at least one week prior to the conference date are eligible for a full refund of the registration fee. If you need to cancel less than one week before the program, your registration fee will be refunded less a $50 enrollment charge, or you may send a substitute from your organization. You are guaranteed a full refund of the registration fee if this conference is canceled for any reason.

For more information call 402-474-5655 or toll free 888-448-7337 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Central Time.

Carol Noyes

Administrative Secretary

Maricopa County

Urban Horticulture/Master Gardener programs

602-470-8086 Ext. 308

Have a wonderful day!!

~ U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~ --=====================_10883178==_.ALT-- From cnoyes@Ag.Arizona.Edu Tue, 14 Dec 1999 10:48:11 -0700 Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1999 10:48:11 -0700 From: Carol Noyes cnoyes@Ag.Arizona.Edu Subject: [Aztrees] The Ecology of Arboriculture (5.5 ISA CEU's) --=====================_2663999==_.ALT Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" The Ecology of Arboriculture: Where Do You Fit in the Food Chain? Western Tree Management Symposium January 14, 2000 LA County Arboretum 301 N. Baldwin Arcadia, CA Test Date: January 15, 2000 7:30-8:00 am Registration 8:00-8:05 am Introduction: Andrew Trotter, VP, West Coast Arborists, Inc. 8:05-8:45 am Evolution of Trees: Dr. Bob Cummings, Professor of Biology, Santa Barbara City College 8:45-10:15 am Planning, Planting and Pruning: Bruce Hagen, Northern California Urban Forest Coordinator 10:15-10:30 am Morning Break 10:30-11:15 am California Urban Forests Summit Results: Mel Johnson, Exec Director of California Urban Forest Council 11:15 am-12:00 pm Bug Wars: Dr. Donald Dahisten, Professor and Associate Dean at U.C. Berkeley 12:00-12:15 pm STS 2000 - Recommended Street Trees for California: Michael Mahoney, Urban Forestry Consultant, STS Past President 12:15-1:30 pm Lunch 1:30-2:00 pm Where Do I Fit in? - A Guide to Arborist Organizations: Rose Epperson, VP, West Coast Arborists, Inc. 2:05-3:00 pm Mulch Benefits for Tree Health: Dr. Jim Downer, Ornamental Plant Advisor, Dep of Agriculture, Ventura County 3:00-4:00 pm Concurrent Sessions Outside Demonstration - Portable Band MIll Ken Barton, Customer Service Representative, Woodmizer All Speakers Panel Discussion - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow 4:00 pm Raffle CEU Sign-Ups Test Application Deadline is: January 5, 2000 Certification applications and information can be obtained from: Western Chapter ISA, P.O. Box 255155, Sacramento, CA 95865, phone: 916-641-2990. Carol Noyes Administrative Secretary Maricopa County Urban Horticulture/Master Gardener programs 602-470-8086 Ext. 308 Have a wonderful day!! ~ U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~ --=====================_2663999==_.ALT Content-Type: text/html; charset="us-ascii"

The Ecology of Arboriculture: Where Do You Fit in the Food Chain?
Western Tree Management Symposium
January 14, 2000
LA County Arboretum
301 N. Baldwin
Arcadia, CA

Test Date: January 15, 2000

7:30-8:00 am            Registration
8:00-8:05 am            Introduction: Andrew Trotter, VP, West Coast Arborists, Inc.
8:05-8:45 am            Evolution of Trees: Dr. Bob Cummings, Professor of Biology, Santa Barbara City College
8:45-10:15 am           Planning, Planting and Pruning: Bruce Hagen, Northern California Urban Forest Coordinator
10:15-10:30 am  Morning Break
10:30-11:15 am  California Urban Forests Summit Results: Mel Johnson, Exec Director of California Urban Forest Council
11:15 am-12:00 pm       Bug Wars: Dr. Donald Dahisten, Professor and Associate Dean at U.C. Berkeley
12:00-12:15 pm  STS 2000 - Recommended Street Trees for California: Michael Mahoney, Urban Forestry Consultant, STS Past

President
12:15-1:30 pm

Lunch
1:30-2:00 pm            Where Do I Fit in? - A Guide to Arborist Organizations: Rose Epperson, VP, West Coast Arborists, Inc.
2:05-3:00 pm            Mulch Benefits for Tree Health: Dr. Jim Downer, Ornamental Plant Advisor, Dep of Agriculture, Ventura County
3:00-4:00 pm            Concurrent Sessions

Outside Demonstration - Portable Band MIll

Ken Barton, Customer Service Representative, Woodmizer

        All Speakers Panel Discussion - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
4:00 pm         Raffle          CEU Sign-Ups

Test Application Deadline is:   January 5, 2000

Certification applications and information can be obtained from: Western Chapter ISA, P.O. Box 255155, Sacramento, CA 95865, phone: 916-641-2990.

Carol Noyes

Administrative Secretary

Maricopa County

Urban Horticulture/Master Gardener programs

602-470-8086 Ext. 308

Have a wonderful day!!

~ U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~U of A ~ --=====================_2663999==_.ALT--