366 Main Street
Sturbridge
MA
The Massachusetts Tree Wardens and Foresters Association will hold their Annual Conference at the Sturbridge Hotel & Conference Center on January 10th and 11th.
Schedule
Tuesday January 10, 2023
7:45-8:30 Registration and Coffee
8:35-8:50 Opening Session Annual Meeting
8:55-9:15 Massachusetts Urban and Community Forestry Update—Julie Coop
9:20-10:10 Massachusetts Forest Health Update— Nicole Keleher
10:15-10:55 Break with Exhibitors
11 -11:50 Planning and Planting for a Climate Resilient Future Forest—Nancy Buley
11:55-12:55 Luncheon—Banquet and Annual Meeting
1 -2 pm KEYNOTE — Weather Trends and Forecasting for Municipalities — WBZ-TV Chief Meteorologist, Eric Fisher
2:05-2:45 Break with Exhibitors
2:50-3:40 Spotted Lanternfly Update for Massachusetts —Elizabeth Barnes
3:45-4:15 Pre-Trip Inspection and Load Safety for Tree Care — Massachusetts State Police Sergeant, Michael Tucker
4:20-4:30 Wrap-Up—Door Prizes
4:35-6 pm Reception in Exhibit Hall. Join us for a social generously supported by our exhibitors.
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
8:30-9 am Registration and Coffee
9:05—9:55 Examining Urban Tree Planting Efforts to Mitigate Heat Island Impacts and Foster More Resilient and Equitable Cities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island —Deborah Martin & John Rogan
10 -10:55 Break with Exhibitors
11 -11:50 Work Zone Safety: A Review of a Temporary Traffic Control Area—Catherine Schoenenberger
11:55-12:45 Lunch
12:50-1:50 Managing Private Trees that Endanger the Public or Public Property—Tree Warden Panel
1:55-2:45 Trees and Shrubs in the Landscape: 2022 Disease Review—Nicholas J. Brazee, PhD
2:50 pm Childs Fund Raffle, Door Prizes and Closing
Cost of the conference is $220 – $235
To register, go to 2023 MTWFA Annual Conference (constantcontact.com)