Important News and Upcoming Events

New events & announcements have been added to the calendar (Updated 1/8/10)

Save the Date for the Climbing & Aerial Rescue Workshop

Saturday, May 15th in the Denver Metro Area
(specific location to be announced)
Hosted by NATS, Sponsored by Vermeer
Details coming soon

Southwest Park and Recreation Training Institute Arborist Workshop

Southwest Park and Recreation Training Institute is excited to be hosting a special Arborist Workshop in conjunction with the Southwest Park and Recreation Training Institute on February 7-10, 2010.
 
Registration Fee: $100.00 per person

Click here to download the complete registration form
 
Registration and Lodging information – http://www.swprti.org/?site=category&cat=Register
 
WHO NEEDS TO ATTEND THIS TRAINING???
The Tree Industry: This educational program will improve the technical competency of the personnel in the tree care industry and establish incentives for these individuals to continue their professional development.
 
Government Agencies: This training session is a must for Maintenance Personnel, Landscape Architects, and Public Administrators in providing the best arboriculture practices for trees on public grounds.
 
Continuing Education Units specific to the Arborist Training will be provided through the ISA-Midwestern Chapter.

Emerald Ash Borer University Webinars
Montana State University

There are a series of Emerald Ash Borer webinars coming up, starting Thursday, November 12.  If you are interested in signing up, please click on the following site to register.  Registration is free.  All webinars will begin at 10am Central Standard Time.  http://www.emeraldashborer.info/eab_university.cfm

February 4 – EAB Research Updates Part 2: Utilization of Ash in the Wake of EAB
February 11 – Management of Woodlots to Prepare for EAB
March 4 – Regulatory Issues about EAB
March 18 – Helping Communities Prepare for and Live with EAB
April 1 – What Happens After Ash Is Gone? Planning Diversity
April 8 – 2010 EAB Awareness Week: Ways to Get the Word Out

Local Green Enthusiast’s 12th Ride in America’s
Largest Fundraiser for Trees

Aurora plant pathologist to cycle across the Northeast in the STIHL Tour des Trees

(AURORA, Colo.) – Steve Geist, a local plant pathologist with Swingle Lawn Tree and Landscape care, will devote a week of his summer to ride in the STIHL Tour des Trees, a weeklong, 500-mile, cross-country cycling event. Read Full Press Release

Online testing now available in our Chapter for the Arborist Certification Exam!!!

Click here (Online Testing Sites) to see the locations in your state, or click here (http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/resources/PearsonVUE_CertTestCenters.pdf) to be connected to the complete listing of testing sites.  Please note – once you complete your application for online testing, you will receive information on how to take the exam.  Remember to sign-up with the International office!

Any questions, please call the Chapter office 303-756-1815 or International 888-472-8733.

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Current Rocky Mountain Chapter Members

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Tour des Trees Film

The highly anticipated Tour des Trees film has been posted on Current TV! Just click the link below and you'll be taken directly to it. This is a great rider recruitment tool.
http://current.com/items/89383312_tour_des_trees

Getting Current

We have made many updates and changes to our site to bring us up-to-date for 2009. Check out the Calendar page for more information on upcoming ISA events. We are also in the process of listing all upcoming exams and certifications on our Calendar of Exams.  We have also updated our current publications, and a complete list of available literature can be found on the Publications page. Interested in joining the Rocky Mountain Chapter of ISA? Please have a look at the new information for Prospective Members on our membership page to learn about who we are and what we have to offer!

With over 16,000 members in thirty-five chapters worldwide, the International Society of Arboriculture is the largest and most influential tree care education and research organization in the world. The Rocky Mountain Chapter represents the interests of over 500 ISA members in the states of Colorado, Montana, New Mexico and Wyoming. The International Society of Arboriculture - Rocky Mountain Chapter is devoted to improving the care and understanding of trees in the Rocky Mountain Region, and to promoting professionalism in Arboriculture.