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RAW Winter Workshop – Thursday, February 21

RAW Winter Workshop – Thursday, February 21

Tree Assessment Likelihood & Consequences of Tree Failures Featuring E. Thomas Smiley, Ph.D., Arboricultural Researcher Brian Kane, Professor of Forestry, University of Massachusetts Thursday, February 21, 2013 Rochester International Event Center 7333 Airport View Rd. SW, Rochester, MN 55902 Mail-in Registration Form On-line Registration Here Sessions Dr. Smiley’s sessions will examine his new research about important tree risk information. This information is vital to the modern arborist – it pertains to anyone that removes, prunes, consults and climbs trees. Dr….

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RAW Summer 2012 Update

RAW Summer 2012 Update

On Wednesday, August 22, over 40 arborists got some hands on training to work more efficiently in their urban forests. Sean Gere instructed in the morning on practical ways to stay safe and make the most of time while working in trees. Tips to increase production, while always being conscious of safety were demonstrated. Gere is a member of the American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA), the Wisconsin Arborist Association (WAA) and a nationally recognized safety instructor. He has won…

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RAW Summer Workshop – Wednesday, August 22

RAW Summer Workshop – Wednesday, August 22

Making $. Being Safe. Practical Application in the Outdoor Classroom Featuring Sean Gere, Former Arbormaster Trainer and  Owner of Gere Treecare Practical Application in the Outdoor Classroom Wednesday, August 22 7:30 am-1:30 pm East Silver Lake Park Shelter East Silver Lake Drive NE Rochester, MN  55906 Flyer Registration Schedule 7 am Registration begins. Coffee, Juice and Pastries 7:30 am Taking production tree removal to a new level with tricks of the trade safety tips. ISA CEU’s available. 11:30 am Buffet lunch 12:30…

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MNLA Scholarships 2012

MNLA Scholarships 2012

One student in the horticultural studies program at Rochester Community and Technical College recently received a scholarship sponsored by the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA) Foundation.  The scholarship recipient is Brianna Johnson. The MNLA scholarship program recognizes superior students enrolled in horticultural or landscape studies programs at several area colleges and universities.  The scholarships are designed by MNLA and its member companies to help grow future leaders in the nursery and landscape industry. MNLA member firm the Rochester Arborist…

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RAW Winter 2012 Update

RAW Winter 2012 Update

On Thursday, February 16, 2012, the Rochester Arborist Workshop proved to be one of the one of the most widely attended programs of the year.  Over 200 urban foresters and arborists gathered from across six states to learn about how they can improve their tree care techniques with the workshop titled: Hard Core Arboriculture Fundamentals & Breakthroughs. Some of the topics discussed during the workshop were (was) the history of tree climbing, (A)anthropology of tree climbers (the Oakman and the Eucman), managing the risk…

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RAW Winter Workshop – Thursday, February 16, 2012

RAW Winter Workshop – Thursday, February 16, 2012

Thursday, February 16, 2012 Rochester International Event Center 7333 Airport View Rd. SW • Rochester, MN 55902 Airport exit on Highway 63 South Featuring Don Blair Arborist, Author, Lecturer John Ball Professor of Forestry ISA Certification 7.5 CEUs Registration Registration is $95/person. Use a copy of this registration form and mail to register now or go online at our website (which is open for online registration with PayPal payment). To ensure the quality of the workshop, space is limited. Mail…

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Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP)

Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP)

Electricity is a serious and widespread hazard to the arborist. Electricity causes about 30 percent of the fatalities in the tree care industry, making it the leading cause of worker fatality. Furthermore, almost all arborists in the field have at least some exposure to this hazard. Join us on the day following the Winter 2012 Rochester Arborist Workshop, for Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP). This workshop certification helps you fulfill OSHA safety requirements for working near utility lines. Friday, February 17…

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2011 Summer Rochester Arborist Workshop

2011 Summer Rochester Arborist Workshop

On Friday, May 20, over 70 foresters gathered at the Rochester Arborist Workshop and it proved to be another great success on educating local aborists on proper tree care practices. This workshop had a hands-on learning experience through tree dissection and lecture topics from: Dr. John Ball University of South Dakota, Professor of Forestry Dr. Ball is a perennial Minnesota arboricultural favorite. He has authored over 120 articles concerning arborist safety, pruning, plant health care and diagnostics to name only…

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MN Tree Climbing Championships 2011

MN Tree Climbing Championships 2011

Photo: Women’s Masters’ Challenge : Kiah Martin by Davey Tree Saturday May 21 & 22 West Silver Lake Park 8 am to Finish 702 West Silver Lake Dr Free Admission Winners will be eligible to compete at the ISA Tree Climbing Championship in Sydney, Australia on July 23-24. Mission Statement of the Tree Climbing Championship To promote proper and innovative arboricultural climbing techniques and equipment through friendly competition and fun educational activities. Family Friendly Event Kids tree climbing Men’s and…

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RAW Summer Workshop – Friday, May 20

RAW Summer Workshop – Friday, May 20

Tree Dissection Clinic Hands-on Practical Application Featuring Dr. John Ball and Gary Johnson Friday, May 20 7:30 am-1:30 pm West Silver Lake Park 702 West Silver Lake Drive NE Rochester, MN 55906 Flyer Registration Schedule 7 am Registration begins. Coffee, Juice and Pastries 7:30 am Tree dissection hands-on stations begin. Bring your work clothes because we will be getting dirty. Five ISA CEU’s available. 12:30 pm Lunch with Vendors, door prize drawings and more. 1:30 pm Set up for Minnesota…

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