Beginning with the first “School for Tree Wardens” in 1913, the MTWFA has sponsored training and continuing education for those involved in arboriculture across the Commonwealth. In 2003, the association formalized the offerings as the Professional Development Series (PDS).
A PDS topic may be a one-time, occasional, or annual offering. Trainers and educators come from both the public and private sectors.The training workshops are designed to benefit
- tree wardens
- crews from municipal departments such as public works, forestry, parks and recreation, and cemeteries
- owners and employees of commercial tree care and landscape companies.
Look for notices of PDS workshops on this website, in the BARK newsletter, in email notices sent via Constant Contact, and occasionally in regional industry-related publications.
Upcoming Events:
WORKING WITH TREE ADVISORY COMMITTEES WEBINAR
June 5, 2024 – 12-1pm – A.J. Elton, Community Forester for RI will discuss how to work with tree advisory groups in your municipalities to increase your productivity and outreach. This webinar will also feature brief presentations from advisory groups from Watertown, Fall River, and Greenfield so that you can hear how the collaboration is put into practice. This Zoom-style webinar will allow for an interactive question and answer session. 1 CEU pending. Register Today!
WESTERN MASS TREE WARDENS SUMMER DINNER MEETING
June 20, 2024. Please join us for this education and networking event. Topics include Michelle Matteo discussing the NSF new Urban and Community Forest (UCF) Sustainability Standard. $40. MCA and ISA credits have been requested. Registration deadline is June 14th. Register Today!
MTWFA FIELD DAY
August 22, 2024. Rain for Shine. Please join us for an ALL NEW offering from MTWFA! The 2024 MTWFA Field Day will seem familiar as we will be returning to the Upland Sportsman Club in Plympton, MA. Those of you that attended the South East Tree Wardens event at this location will have questions: Will there be local exhibitors? YES! Will there be a chicken bake? YES! Will it be priced so that I can afford to bring my whole crew? YES! But wait there’s more… this re-vamped event will also provide CEUs focused on safety in arboriculture. Registration NOW OPEN. Attendee Registration. Exhibitor Registration.
PROPER TREE PLANTING TECHNIQUES
October 16, 2024. Needham, MA. Successful tree establishment depends on proper planting. Adherence to industry best management practices (BMPs) will result in fewer girdling roots, better plant performance, and higher survival rates. Sign up now to learn what you need to know to ensure a good start for trees on urban sites. $45 Members, $55 Non-Members. Limit 40. Register Today!
2024 CPR, FIRST AID & AED WITH STOP THE BLEED
October 23, 2024. Worcester, MA. Do you need to get your CPR, First Aid, and AED certificate, or do you need to renew? This class is for you! Don’t miss this chance to get your American Heart Association Certificate. This course will be taught by Heart Start CPR. 4 CEUs are pending. Limited to 30 participants. $105 Member, $125 Non-Member. Register Today!