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  • Free ISA CEUs: Week of April 20, 2026

    Free ISA CEUs: Week of April 20, 2026

    This week we are presenting to the Taos community, exploring the relationship between plants and their maps.

    If you’ve ever wondered why plants are vital to your community, how to collect data and use that data to make management decisions, this is the community event for you.

    Register below for this free in-person event as there is limited seating available.

    Register Here

    Are you interested in skill development as an ecosystem manager, but aren’t able to attend the in-person event?

    We offer consultations with sliding scale or alternative pricing structures for individuals and organizations.

    Contact Us

    There are four live webinars for free ISA CEUs available this week.

    Tuesday, April 21

    Tree Health Implications of Long-term Strategies to Treat Emerald Ash Borer: Long-term Effects on Tree Injections and Tree Tissue @ 11:00am Mountain

    Dr. Richard Hauer along with Dr. Andrew Koeser and Dr. Jake Miesbauer will present their 2021 Hyland Johns Grant Program titled, “Tree Health Implications of Long-term Strategies to Treat Emerald Ash Borer: Long-term Effects on Tree Injections and Tree Tissue”

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    Western US: Oak Decline Issues @ 12:00pm Mountain

    Over the past decade, oak trees across the Western U.S. have experienced significant decline due to prolonged drought, changing climate, emerging diseases, invasive pests, and general neglect. As keystone species in both urban forests and residential landscapes, oaks play a vital ecological and aesthetic role, making their protection a valuable service you can offer your customers.

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    Wednesday, April 22

    UAA Webinar: Remote Sensing Fundamentals: A Technical 101 for Utility Arborists @11:00am Mountain

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    Thursday, April 23

    Diversity As a Resourcing Solution – A Lived Perspective @1:30pm Mountain

    Join us for to hear how Ali Jasper’s colleagues, employers, and community in Australia created a supportive environment for her to succeed despite the health challenges she faced for years. We’ll learn how the differences in people can help us develop accommodation in the workplace that make our teams stronger and our work more impactful.

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    On-Demand CEUs

    Arbsession Training Videos

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    Forestry Webinars

    The Webinar Portal, a product of Southern Regional Extension Forestry (SREF) and winner of the 2011 USDA Forest Service’s Two Chiefs’ Partnership Award, is a “multi discipline” web platform used to promote and deliver live and on-demand virtual events and webinars focused on forestry, agriculture, conservation, climate science and other natural resource disciplines.

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    TreeStuff Webinars on YouTube

    Watch a video and pass the quiz to qualify for free ISA CEUs.

    Watch Here

    Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA)

    Introduction to Arboriculture Safety (1.25 ISA CEUs)

    In this program, you will learn about general tree care safety so that you can avoid accidents while working in the field.

    Susan Harwood Grant program OSHA Trainings (Up to 5 ISA CEUs)

    Free TCIA Member Webinars

    Remember, you can always ask your local ISA chapter if your event qualifies for CEUs.

    If your organization is hosting a free in-person or virtual ISA CEU opportunity, please reach out to so we can share it!

    Subscribe to continue to receive free notifications for no-cost ISA CEU events.

  • Free ISA CEUs: Week of April 13, 2026

    Free ISA CEUs: Week of April 13, 2026

    This week we are preparing for our presentation in Taos, exploring the relationship between plants and their maps.

    If you’ve ever wondered why plants are vital to your community, how to collect data and use that data to make management decisions, this is the community event for you.

    Register below for this free in-person event as there is limited seating available.

    Register Here

    Are you interested in skill development as an ecosystem manager, but aren’t able to attend the in-person event?

    We offer consultations with sliding scale or alternative pricing structures for individuals and organizations.

    Contact Us

    There are five live webinars for free ISA CEUs available this week.

    Tuesday, April 14

    California Tree Pests: Identification, Impact, and Strategies @ 12:00pm Mountain

    Join us for a one-hour webinar focused on the rising threat of emerging tree pests impacting California’s urban and landscape trees. Learn how pests such as the invasive shot hole borer, goldspotted oak borer, and other non-native species are altering tree health, biodiversity, and management priorities across the state. Discover the latest science-based detection tools, treatment timing, and integrated pest management practices guided by the ISA Western Chapter’s best standards. Strengthen your expertise and help your clients, communities, and landscapes stay resilient in the face of California’s evolving pest challenges.

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    Wednesday, April 15

    ISA Texas Spanish Webinar Series @ 5:30am Mountain

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    Unlocking the Power of Tree Inventory Data @11:00am Mountain

    Tree inventories are far more than a catalog of species, size, condition, and location—they are dynamic management tools that can drive smarter decisions, streamline daily operations, and strengthen long-term urban forest management.

    In Unlocking the Power of Tree Inventory Data, we pull back the curtain on one city that leverages tree inventory software to support every facet of its daily urban forestry operations.

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    Thursday, April 16

    Beech leaf disease: A new nematode disease of beech trees in North America @ 9:00am Mountain

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    Rocky Mountains: Understanding Bark Beetles @ 11:00am Mountain

    Join us for a one-hour webinar exploring the growing threat of bark beetles across the Rocky Mountain region. Learn how species like the mountain pine beetle and spruce beetle are reshaping forest and landscape health and discover practical, science-based management strategies to protect high-value trees. Gain insights into early detection, treatment timing, and effective client communication. Strengthen your expertise and prepare your business or municipality to lead in resilient tree care amid changing mountain ecosystem

    Register Here

    On-Demand CEUs

    Arbsession Training Videos

    Watch Here

    Forestry Webinars

    The Webinar Portal, a product of Southern Regional Extension Forestry (SREF) and winner of the 2011 USDA Forest Service’s Two Chiefs’ Partnership Award, is a “multi discipline” web platform used to promote and deliver live and on-demand virtual events and webinars focused on forestry, agriculture, conservation, climate science and other natural resource disciplines.

    Watch Here

    TreeStuff Webinars on YouTube

    Watch a video and pass the quiz to qualify for free ISA CEUs.

    Watch Here

    Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA)

    Introduction to Arboriculture Safety (1.25 ISA CEUs)

    In this program, you will learn about general tree care safety so that you can avoid accidents while working in the field.

    Susan Harwood Grant program OSHA Trainings (Up to 5 ISA CEUs)

    Free TCIA Member Webinars

    Remember, you can always ask your local ISA chapter if your event qualifies for CEUs.

    If your organization is hosting a free in-person or virtual ISA CEU opportunity, please reach out to so we can share it!

    Subscribe to continue to receive free notifications for no-cost ISA CEU events.

  • Free ISA CEUs: Week of April 6, 2026

    Free ISA CEUs: Week of April 6, 2026

    The Southwest is beginning to warm up and it’s time to be thinking about water management. Please contact us if you’re seeking an independent ecosystem management evaluation.

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    There are three live webinars for free ISA CEUs available this week.

    Thursday, April 9

    Ash is regenerating in forests where emerald ash borer has been present for over 20 years @ 11:00am Mountain

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    They’re Coming – the 2026 Pests of the Landscape @ 10:00am Mountain

    Join Brian Eshenaur, NYS IPM Program at Cornell University, as he returns to discuss the potential insects and diseases of importance for the upcoming growing season. 

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    Pacific Northwest: Bark Beetle Identification @11:00am Mountain

    Join us for a one-hour webinar focused on identifying and managing bark beetle threats in the Pacific Northwest. Learn how species affecting the region’s forests and landscapes are impacting tree health, canopy cover, and long-term ecosystem stability. Discover practical, science-based strategies for early detection, risk assessment, treatment timing, and integrated pest management to protect high-value trees. Strengthen your expertise and prepare your team or community to maintain resilient, healthy landscapes in the face of evolving bark beetle challenges.

    Register Here

    On-Demand CEUs

    Arbsession Training Videos

    Watch Here

    Forestry Webinars

    The Webinar Portal, a product of Southern Regional Extension Forestry (SREF) and winner of the 2011 USDA Forest Service’s Two Chiefs’ Partnership Award, is a “multi discipline” web platform used to promote and deliver live and on-demand virtual events and webinars focused on forestry, agriculture, conservation, climate science and other natural resource disciplines.

    Watch Here

    TreeStuff Webinars on YouTube

    Watch a video and pass the quiz to qualify for free ISA CEUs.

    Watch Here

    Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA)

    Introduction to Arboriculture Safety (1.25 ISA CEUs)

    In this program, you will learn about general tree care safety so that you can avoid accidents while working in the field.

    Susan Harwood Grant program OSHA Trainings (Up to 5 ISA CEUs)

    Free TCIA Member Webinars

    Remember, you can always ask your local ISA chapter if your event qualifies for CEUs.

    If your organization is hosting a free in-person or virtual ISA CEU opportunity, please reach out to so we can share it!

    Subscribe to continue to receive free notifications for no-cost ISA CEU events.

  • Free ISA CEUs: Week of March 30, 2026

    Free ISA CEUs: Week of March 30, 2026

    Unusually warm weather and little precipitation in the Western US is resulting in an early wildfire season; it’s a good time to increase disaster readiness for your community and become familiar with your region’s local preparedness resources.

    If you’re an ecosystem manager wondering how to prepare for this summer, click below to begin developing sustainable systems of care for the land that you steward.

    Free Ecosystem Manager Questionnaire

    There are no live webinars for free ISA CEUs available this week. However, on-demand webinars for CEUs are available!

    On-Demand CEUs

    Arbsession Training Videos

    Watch Here

    Forestry Webinars

    The Webinar Portal, a product of Southern Regional Extension Forestry (SREF) and winner of the 2011 USDA Forest Service’s Two Chiefs’ Partnership Award, is a “multi discipline” web platform used to promote and deliver live and on-demand virtual events and webinars focused on forestry, agriculture, conservation, climate science and other natural resource disciplines.

    Watch Here

    International Society of Arboriculture

    Access free ISA CEUs through Arborist News offerings as a member of ISA. Click “My ISA”, then “Online Learning Center”, login, then open the hamburger menu on the side and click “Course Catalog”. Browse for free ISA CEUS.

    https://www.isa-arbor.com/

    TreeStuff Webinars on YouTube

    Watch a video and pass the quiz to qualify for free ISA CEUs.

    Watch Here

    Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA)

    Introduction to Arboriculture Safety (1.25 ISA CEUs)

    In this program, you will learn about general tree care safety so that you can avoid accidents while working in the field.

    Susan Harwood Grant program OSHA Trainings (Up to 5 ISA CEUs)

    Free TCIA Member Webinars

    Remember, you can always ask your local ISA chapter if your event qualifies for CEUs.

    If your organization is hosting a free in-person or virtual ISA CEU opportunity, please reach out to so we can share it!

    Subscribe to continue to receive free notifications for no-cost ISA CEU events.

  • Free ISA CEUs: Week of March 23, 2026

    Free ISA CEUs: Week of March 23, 2026

    Many folks are looking at their trees and thinking it’s time to prune. If you feel this urge–don’t succumb to temptation!

    I don’t recommend structural pruning for deciduous trees until after the summer solstice (and ideally after the first frost), when the days begin to get shorter, allowing temperate plants in the northern hemisphere to prepare for dormancy due to light availability. If you’re in a temperate climate in the southern hemisphere, the autumnal equinox to the spring equinox is the time to prune (now until mid-September).

    For those of us in the northern hemisphere, this time of year is crucial for deciduous trees. They need to make enough sugar to seal their wounds from last year, prepare for an incoming scorching summer, defend against pests and pathogens, AND produce fruit. Instead of pruning right now, water and monitor!

    A general rule of thumb for watering trees (even established ones!) is to follow 1 inch in diameter (at breast height) = 5-10 (or more) gallons of water per week, depending on species, climate, soil type, etc.

    If you measure your tree with a soft measuring tape, it will only measure circumference; divide by pi (3.142) to get the diameter. If your tree is 10 inches in circumference, then your diameter will be a little over 3 inches. This would mean that your tree needs at least 15 gallons of water per week.

    Make sure to water the roots all the way to the dripline–don’t water the trunk or focusing on watering the lawn.

    Even though this amount of water per week may seem like a lot, humans need to consume about a gallon of water per day; about 7 gallons for a whole week. Trees are larger than us and don’t need much aside from a little extra water and specialized care occasionally.

    Remember, reducing tree stress increases tree success for future seasons! Healthy trees build healthy lives.

    Have an HOA that requires a green lawn, but is okay with sick trees?

    Make an appointment below to explore solutions for your community.

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    There are two live webinars for free ISA CEUs available this week.

    Thursday, March 26

    Cross Department Collaboration – Serving Together with Shared Vision @ 10:00am Mountain

    Join us for a special planning workshop with ICLEI where we’ll share a tool to facilitate cross department collaboration and help build consensus with our partners in urban forestry and the spaces we share in our cities. Plus, we’ll present a case study from New Orleans, LA focused on how they’re applying cross department collaboration to resolve conflict with their state department of transportation.

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    Friday, March 27

    Reaching Canopy Goals Require More Than Just “Planting” @ 10:00am Mountain

    Among the common factors affecting the survival of newly planted trees, under-watering and over-watering are the top two. Providing water to newly planted trees for the first 2-5 years is critical for their survival and growth to receive the benefits and return on investment. We all have seen and probably participated in one of the tree planting projects “Million Trees XYZ City” in the spring on exactly one of two days: Earth Day or Arbor Day. It is a great photo opportunity for politicians, but how about following up with watering on the hot summer days and/or during droughts! Trees die. Next spring will bring a new round of tree-planting projects, sometimes at the exact same locations.
    One thing that proves this is that you can easily find your local political leaders in news reports for tree-planting events in the spring, but you cannot find a photo of them watering trees in the summer.
    Is there anything we can do to give trees a better chance to survive? By examining the situation and looking at the root of the problem, the real limitation is in the Plant Available Water (PAW). No matter how much one irrigates the soil or how much rainwater falls onto it, any water above the Field Capacity (FC) is wasted. We will review some technologies for stabilizing soil moisture, including methods that significantly boost the PAW without drowning the plant roots. We also review methods and technologies that make the best use of natural precipitation (stormwater) and the water that is otherwise wasted. Case studies across North America will be used to illustrate how these methods can significantly increase the survival rate of newly planted and transplanted trees and significantly reduce the cost of watering by 90% or more

    Register Here

    On-Demand CEUs

    Arbsession Training Videos

    Watch Here

    Forestry Webinars

    The Webinar Portal, a product of Southern Regional Extension Forestry (SREF) and winner of the 2011 USDA Forest Service’s Two Chiefs’ Partnership Award, is a “multi discipline” web platform used to promote and deliver live and on-demand virtual events and webinars focused on forestry, agriculture, conservation, climate science and other natural resource disciplines.

    Watch Here

    TreeStuff Webinars on YouTube

    Watch a video and pass the quiz to qualify for free ISA CEUs.

    Watch Here

    Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA)

    Introduction to Arboriculture Safety (1.25 ISA CEUs)

    In this program, you will learn about general tree care safety so that you can avoid accidents while working in the field.

    Susan Harwood Grant program OSHA Trainings (Up to 5 ISA CEUs)

    Free TCIA Member Webinars

    Remember, you can always ask your local ISA chapter if your event qualifies for CEUs.

    If your organization is hosting a free in-person or virtual ISA CEU opportunity, please reach out to so we can share it!

    Subscribe to continue to receive free notifications for no-cost ISA CEU events.