February 15-16, 2027
East Ohio Arboriculture School
Description: In this two-day educational event, participants will learn from field experts how to make sustainable choices to reduce tree stress and develop resilient, healthy landscapes. Day 1 will feature presentations by industry experts, and Day 2 will be spent in the field, engaged in hands-on learning about the care and pruning of 2-inch caliper trees.
Presenters: Robert Boele and Joseph Moeglin, ODNR Urban Foresters, presenting Optimizing Tree Selection for Urban & Residential Environments; Young Trees, Strong Futures: Why Early Training Matters; Tree Planting Best Practices for Long-Term Success.
Samuel Stachler, OSU MS student, presenting Heat Treating Acorns to Control Weevil Damage and Improve Establishment
Bryce Adams, USDA Forest Service Research Forester, presenting Establishing Adaptive Silvicultural Trials in the Ohio Hills: The Ohio Hills Adaptive Silviculture Experiment.
Dan Herms, Davey Tree Expert Co. Vice President, presenting Mulching the Landscape: Effects on Soil Ecology and Plant Health.
Joe Boggs, OSU Extension Assistant Professor, presenting How Proper Tree Selection and Placement Contribute to Long-Term Plant Health and Pest Resistance.
Dr. Brandon Shannon, Auburn University postdoctoral fellow, presenting Reducing Risks to Bees from Pesticide Applications During Bloom.
ISA CEU’s for both days: 7.5 Certified Arborist, 3.5 Tree Worker Climber Specialist/Tree Worker Aerial Lift Specialist, 3.5 Utility Specialist, 7.5 Urban Forest Professional, 5.5 BCMA Practice, 2 BCMA Science
Ohio Commercial Applicator CEU’s for day 1: 0.5 4A, 1.0 CORE
Register Online: https://www.thewilds.org/events/east-ohio-arboriculture-school