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ISA Michigan Fall Conference 2025
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Registration is open for the ISA Michigan Fall Conference 2025—two full days this fall of expert-led sessions, hands-on demos, and peer networking:

 

Day 1 (PHC & Production): Dive into plant health care tools, soil amendments, and program optimization.

Day 1 (Owner/Manager): Basics of accounting, business-owner panels, and work life balance.

 

Day 2 (Planting & Arborist Skills): Master Oak Wilt 101, injection treatments, canopy planting strategies, tree risk assessment, and post-plant pruning.

 

2-Day Aerial Rescue & Climbing Techniques Track: Practice rope systems, emergency rescue protocols, and advanced climbing methods in multiple hands-on sessions each day.

 

Earn CEUs, connect with leading arborists, and sharpen your skills



ISA Michigan 2025 Fall Conference

Day #1: Thursday, October 9, 2025

Plant Healthcare Aerial Rescue Workshop Business Owner/Management
8:15 – 8:30 Welcome & Introduction — Michael Crawford Lucas
Welcome & Introduction — Michael Crawford Luca
8:30 – 10:30 History & Evolution of Wood and Wood Tools
“History And Evolution Of Wood And Wood Tools” — Presenters: Joe Aiken & Jarred Saralecos
10:30 – 11:00 · Break
11:00 – 12:00 Concurrent sessions

Plant Healthcare

"Adding More Value: Establish/Optimizing Your PHC Program" — Dana Davis

Aerial Rescue Workshop

"Introduction To Aerial Rescue" — James Son, Lucas Drews, & Even Beck

Business Owner/Management

“Small Business Owners Wear Many Hats: How To Create Work Life Balance” — Krista Wilder
12:00 – 12:45 · Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 Concurrent sessions

Plant Healthcare

"Strategies For Disussion PHC: Mastering Client Conversations" — Luke Brunner

Aerial Rescue Workshop

"Stop The Bleed Certification" — Hans Sievert

Business Owner/Management

"Streamling Success: The Importance Of Office Management In Tree Care Companies" — Moderated by Dana Davis; Presenters: Ellen Moore, Bethany Kemppainen, & Angela Drews
2:15 – 3:15 Concurrent sessions

Plant Healthcare

"Biotic/Abiotic Diagnostics" — Dana Davis, Marvin Pettaway, & Brian Rathbun

Aerial Rescue Workshop

"Emergency Preparedness: Failure To Plan Is Planning To Fail" — Lucas Drews & Even Beck

Business Owner/Management

"Get A Handle On Your Money: Bookkeeping 101" — Presenter: TBD
3:15 – 3:45 · Break
3:45 – 4:45 Concurrent sessions

Plant Healthcare

"Everything You Wanted To Know About Tree Injections But Were Afraid To Ask" — Joe Aiken

Aerial Rescue Workshop

"What You Need to Know About Patient Care And Packaging" — Even Beck & Hans Sievert

Business Owner/Management

"Mind Over Matter: The Impact Of Mental Health On Safety In The Work Place" — Adrian Ashcroft

Day #2: Friday, October 10, 2025

Plant Healthcare Aerial Rescue Workshop Planting
8:15 – 8:30 Welcome — Michael Crawford Lucas
Welcome — Michael Crawford Lucas
8:30 – 9:30 Oak Wilt 101
Oak Wilt 101 — Presenters: Matt Haro, Josh Gleason, & Ben Read
9:30 – 10:30 Session block
Programming TBD
10:30 – 11:00 · Break
11:00 – 12:00 Concurrent sessions

Plant Healthcare

Oak Decline

Aerial Rescue Workshop

"Real Life Scenarios: Applying What You’ve Learned"

Planting

“Planting: The Environmental Impacts On Residents” — Marvin Pettway
12:00 – 12:45 · Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 Concurrent sessions

Plant Healthcare

"When Do You Need To Worry About Insect Pests and What Do You Do About It" — Deborah McCollough

Aerial Rescue Workshop

"Real Life Scenarios: Applying What You’ve Learned"

Planting

“Best Practices For Bare Root Planting, Growing, And Pruning" — Amanda Clase
2:15 – 3:15 Concurrent sessions

Plant Healthcare

“Enhancing Plant Health: The Role Of Soil Amendments In PHC” — Joe Aiken

Aerial Rescue Workshop

"Real Life Scenarios: Applying What You’ve Learned"

Planting

3:15 – 3:45 · Break
3:45 – 4:45 Concurrent sessions

Plant Healthcare

"Managing Soil Health: What Works And What Doesn't" — Luke Brunner

Aerial Rescue Workshop

"Real Life Scenarios: Applying What You’ve Learned"

Planting

"Structural Pruning: Shaping Your Tree's Future" — Corey Reed

Date and Time

Thursday, October 9, 2025, 8:00 AM until Friday, October 10, 2025, 5:00 PM

Location

Howell Nature Center
https://www.howellnaturecenter.org/
1005 Triangle Lake Rd
Howell, MI  48843
USA
(517) 546-0249
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Event Contact(s)

Noelle Champagne

Category

Upcoming ISA MI Event

Registration Info

Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Cancellation Policy:
If you are unable to attend you may substitute someone in your place. You must notify staff of any substitutions ahead of time. Please contact Noelle at Nchampagne@isamichigan for assistance.

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