Texas Tree Conference 2024
September 25 - September 27
$295
The Texas Tree Conference, aimed at Plant Health Care Specialists, will be held at the Waco Convention Center in Waco, Texas. This event offers a comprehensive program that provides all 5 TDA CEUs required to maintain your license. Attendees will gain insights into tree-related pathogens, insects, and processes from renowned experts such as Dr. David Appel, Dr. Demian Gomez, and Dr. Beth Brantley. Laura Miller from Texas A&M Agrilife Extension will also present on “Read the Label Protect Yourself.”
Additionally, the TRAQ Renewal Course, presented by Skip Kincaid, is a one-day refresher course with five hours of instruction and three hours for the exam. Current TRAQ holders can renew their qualifications if their expiration date falls between September 25, 2024, and March 25, 2026.
The event also features the English Language Tree School and the Spanish Language Tree School, both offering 5.5 hours of training. The English Language Tree School, led by Certified Arborist Guy LeBlanc and Paul Johnson, covers topics such as job site safety, tree risk assessment, and proper pruning techniques. The Spanish Language Tree School includes outdoor tree climbing demonstrations and indoor presentations on climbing procedures, pruning techniques, and safe tree work, led by experienced instructors Eduardo Medina, Mónica Martínez Hurtado, Mark Duff, and Bill Green.
Don’t miss the Arborists’ Social on Wednesday evening and the Exhibitor Social on Thursday evening, where you can purchase an ISAT Logoed ball cap to support the TreeFund fundraiser.
Refunds are available if requested at least two weeks prior to the conference, with a $50 processing fee for cancellations received on or before September 11, 2024. Substitutions are permitted, and all regular sessions will be recorded and accessible until December 31, 2024.
