[ECOLOG-L] Landscape Below Ground IV Conference, 10/15-10/17, Lisle, Illinois
You are invited to be part of the 4th Landscape Below Ground Conference! Since 1993, the Landscape Below Ground Conference has provided a forum for presentation of the latest research and management practices in all aspects of tree root development in urban soils. The conference’s impact on arboricultural practices has been significant; practices now commonplace, such as load-bearing soils that provide space for root growth beneath pavement, were introduced to international audiences at the conferences and through conference proceedings. Carrying on this tradition, the Landscape Below Ground Conference IV, presented by The Morton Arboretum and the International Society of Arboriculture, will be held October 15-17, 2018, in Lisle, Illinois. Like the three preceding conferences, this event will foster closer cooperation between disciplines and geographic areas, inform managers and policy makers about current research efforts, and foster practical improvements to tree planting and care. ISA CEUs for certified arborists are available. The full program and travel information is available at landscapebelowground.org, or at the link below. More information and registration: http://www.mortonarb.org/courses/landscape-below-ground-iv-international- conference-tree-root-development-urban-soils Registration closes soon!
[ECOLOG-L] Conservation Biologist Position at The Morton Arboretum
Dear Colleagues: The Morton Arboretum has an open search for a full-time Conservation Biologist with a strong interest in tree conservation. Applicants with a strong plant conservation biology background are encouraged to apply. Research topics may include conservation genetics, niche / distribution modeling, experimental approaches to restoration ecology, population viability analysis, community assembly, trait-based or phylogenetic ecology, leading edge evolutionary dynamics, dispersal biology, or other topics in conservation biology. The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to integrating basic research on why woody plants succeed or decline with application to plant conservation. More information is available on the Arboretum's website: http://www.mortonarb.org/visit-explore/about-arboretum/working- arboretum/open-positions Please feel free to contact me (Andrew Hipp: ah...@mortonarb.org) with any questions about the position. Please also feel free to distribute the attached flier to any you believe might be interested. Applications should be submitted to j...@mortonarb.org by February 28 for full consideration. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Andrew Hipp -- Andrew Hipp, PhD Senior Scientist in Plant Systematics and Herbarium Curator The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle IL 60532-1293, USA +1 630 725 2094 http://systematics.mortonarb.org/lab http://quercus.mortonarb.org Lecturer, Committee on Evolutionary Biology University of Chicago http://evbio.uchicago.edu/
[ECOLOG-L] In one week! 2014 Urban Tree Conference at Morton Arboretum, Chicago, IL
Managing Urban Forests in a Changing Climate 2014 Urban Tree Conference November 18-19, 2014 Thornhill Education Center, The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL (just west of Chicago) In just one week! Please join The Morton Arboretum, the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, and the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science to learn how you can help your urban forest and your communities prepare for the effects of climate. This two-day conference will focus on practical concerns for those who manage trees in cities and suburbs, such as how the changes in climate are expected to affect trees biology and growing conditions; shifts and increases in pests and diseases; managing for extreme storms and severe drought; and how trees can help communities adapt to conditions such as greater stormwater loads. Early bird pricing ends Friday, Nov 14! Registration and more information at: mortonarb.org/urbantreeconference
[ECOLOG-L] Urban Tree Conference Nov 18-19, The Morton Arboretum - Early bird deadline!
The early bird deadline is coming up fast for the 2014 Urban Tree Conference, focused on trees and climate change! 2014 Urban Tree Conference: Managing Urban Forests in a Changing Climate Learn how you can help your urban forest and your community handle the effects of climate change! Early bird registration is closing on 10/30 for the 2014 Urban Tree Conference, Managing Urban Forests in a Changing Climate. This meeting will be held November 1819, 2014, at The Morton Arboretum, just outside of Chicago in Lisle, Illinois. This two-day conference for tree professionals will focus on practical concerns for those who manage trees in cities and suburbs, such as how the changes in climate are expected to affect trees biology and growing conditions; shifts and increases in pests and diseases; managing for extreme storms and severe drought; and how trees can help communities adapt to conditions such as greater stormwater loads. Speakers will include: Donald J. Wuebbles, Professor, Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Illinois, on climate change predictions for urban environments Peter MacDonagh, landscape architect, Kestrel Design Group, on trees and stormwater management Mark Rudnicki, forest ecologist, University of Connecticut, on preparing for extreme storms Bryant Scharenbroch, soil scientist, The Morton Arboretum, on climate effects on soils Louis Iverson, landscape ecologist, USDA Forest Service, on predicted changes in tree species ranges David Nowak, research forester, USDA Forest Service, on the future climate for urban trees Gary Johnson, urban forestry researcher, University of Minnesota, on growing and planting strategies And more! This conference is aimed at municipal foresters and other local officials; arborists; landscape contractors; landscape architects; and other professionals who own, care for, or plan for trees. It will take place at the beautiful 1,700-acre grounds of The Morton Arboretum, a world-renowned tree museum and center of research on tree science and tree care. Presented in partnership with the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science and the USDA Forest Service. For more information or to register: mortonarb.org/urbantreeconference Call: 630-719-2468 Email: registrar...@mortonarb.org Please share with others who might be interested!
[ECOLOG-L] Urban Tree Conference Nov 18-19, The Morton Arboretum, Illinois
2014 Urban Tree Conference: Managing Urban Forests in a Changing Climate Learn how you can help your urban forest and your community handle the effects of climate change! Registration is now open for the 2014 Urban Tree Conference, Managing Urban Forests in a Changing Climate, November 1819, 2014, held at The Morton Arboretum, just outside of Chicago in Lisle, Illinois. This two-day conference for tree professionals will focus on practical concerns for those who manage trees in cities and suburbs, such as how the changes in climate are expected to affect trees biology and growing conditions; shifts and increases in pests and diseases; managing for extreme storms and severe drought; and how trees can help communities adapt to conditions such as greater stormwater loads. Speakers will include: Donald J. Wuebbles, Professor, Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Illinois, on climate change predictions for urban environments Peter MacDonagh, landscape architect, Kestrel Design Group, on trees and stormwater management Mark Rudnicki, forest ecologist, University of Connecticut, on preparing for extreme storms Bryant Scharenbroch, soil scientist, The Morton Arboretum, on climate effects on soils Louis Iverson, landscape ecologist, USDA Forest Service, on predicted changes in tree species ranges David Nowak, research forester, USDA Forest Service, on the future climate for urban trees Gary Johnson, urban forestry researcher, University of Minnesota, on growing and planting strategies And more! This conference is aimed at municipal foresters and other local officials; arborists; landscape contractors; landscape architects; and other professionals who own, care for, or plan for trees. It will take place at the beautiful 1,700-acre grounds of The Morton Arboretum, a world-renowned tree museum and center of research on tree science and tree care. Presented in partnership with the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science and the USDA Forest Service. For more information or to register: mortonarb.org/urbantreeconference OR Call: 630-719-2468 Email: registrar...@mortonarb.org Please share with others who might be interested! We hope you'll join us this fall. Sincerely, Megan Dunning, PhD Manager of Adult Programs The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois Route 53 Lisle, Illinois 60532 630-725-2101 mdunn...@mortonarb.org mortonarb.org
[ECOLOG-L] Selecting and Planting Trees Conference, Nov 18-19, The Morton Arboretum (Chicago, IL)
The Morton Arboretum Urban Tree Conference Selecting and Planting Trees November 18-19, 2013 The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois Route 53 Lisle, IL 60532 With millions of trees dying from emerald ash borer and Dutch elm disease, communities face a massive challenge to replant in the next few years. But how? An upcoming conference at The Morton Arboretum, located just outside of Chicago in Lisle, IL, will offer expert advice on some nuts-and-bolts questions: Which species should you choose for city and suburban sites? How can you make your communitys trees less vulnerable to the next big pest? What should you look for when selecting trees? How should you plant them so they have the best chance to live a long, healthy life with lower maintenance costs? And how do you budget for it all? Speakers at the day-and-a-half-long conference in November will include James Urban (author of Up By Roots), Guy Sternberg (co-author of Native Trees for North American Landscapes), Gary Watson (co-author of The Practical Science of Planting Trees), and more. Aimed at arborists, landscape contractors, landscape architects, municipal foresters, nursery growers, and other professionals, The Morton Arboretum Urban Tree Care Conference will be held Monday, November 18, and Tuesday, November 19, at the Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL. Eligible for 9.25 ISA continuing education units (CEUs). Cost: $185 ($205 onsite or after November 13; students $50). Cost includes Arboretum admission, refreshments, Monday reception, Tuesday lunch, and program materials. For more information or to register, visit mortonarb.org/urbantreeconference, or call 630-719-2468. Please share this announcement with others who might be interested.
[ECOLOG-L] Prairie restoration symposium at Morton Arboretum, Sept 13 - 14 (Lisle, IL)
Tallgrass Prairie Restoration in the 21st Century Sept 13 - 14, 2012 The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL www.mortonarb.org/tallgrass Early bird registration rates extended! Register before Sept 9 for the lower rate. In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Schulenberg Prairie Restoration, The Morton Arboretum is convening a symposium on September 13- 14, 2012 on our grounds near Chicago, IL. This meeting will bring together leading researchers and practitioners to discuss the current state of prairie restoration knowledge, with a special focus on diversity and processes in prairie vegetation. On Sept 13th, the program includes a full day of talks while Sept 14th will be a day of field trips to notable regional prairies and prairie restorations. Sept 13 Program The Schulenberg Prairie: A milestone in ecological restoration Nicole Cavender, The Morton Arboretum History and progress of prairie restoration Roger Anderson, Illinois State University Long-term studies of secondary succession, grassland community assembly and prairie restoration Bryan Foster, University of Kansas Community and phylogenetic change in tallgrass prairie remnants. Daniel Larkin, Chicago Botanic Garden Chromosome re-arrangements and gene flow in a prairie sedge Andrew Hipp, The Morton Arboretum Restoration Roundtable: What methods work and why (or why not)? Richard Henderson, Wisconsin DNR,Bill Glass, Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, & Don Gardner, Gardner Prairie Project Comparing diversity among restorations and remnants William Sluis, Trine University Praire restoration below ground: Rebuilding our soil resource Julie Jastrow, Argonne National Laboratory Restoring diversity despite strong dominance by productive species James M. Doherty, University of Wisconsin-Madison Impacts of climate change in the Chicago region and methods for collaborative innovation about adaptation Jessica Hellmann, University of Notre Dame Keynote: Perennial agriculture and prairie restoration Wes Jackson, The Land Institute Sept 14 Field trips SCHULENBERG PRAIRIE S512A. Friday, Sept 14; 9 am 12 pm. Prairie Visitor Station. Fee: $30, $20 Student. Limit 30. FERMILAB TALLGRASS PRAIRIE RESTORATION TOUR S512B. Friday, Sept 14; 1 pm 4 pm. Meet the vans in Parking Lot 21. Fee: $30, $20 Student. Limit 30. NORTH SHORE PRAIRIE REMNANTS AND SAVANNA RESTORATION TOUR A boxed lunch and transportation are included in the fee. S512C. Friday, Sept 14; 9 am 4 pm. Meet the bus in Parking Lot 21. Fee: $65, $35 Student. Limit 30 - only 4 spaces remain! MIDEWIN NATIONAL TALLGRASS PRAIRIE A boxed lunch and transportation are included in the fee. S512D. Friday, Sept 14; 9 am 2 pm. Meet the vans in Parking Lot 21. Fee: $55, $30 Student. Limit 30. Registration is open! Reserve your place today. Early Bird (7/16 9/9): $135; Regular (9/9 9/13): $160; Student $50 Click: www.mortonarb.org/tallgrass; Email: registrar...@mortonarb.org; Call: 630-719-2468 (8 am 4 pm CST, Mon Fri)
[ECOLOG-L] Prairie Restoration symposium at The Morton Arboretum (Chicago, IL)
Tallgrass Prairie Restoration in the 21st Century Sept 13 - 14, 2012 The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL Save the date! In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Schulenberg Prairie Restoration, The Morton Arboretum is convening a symposium on September 13-14, 2012 on our grounds near Chicago, IL. This meeting will bring together leading researchers and practitioners to discuss the current state of prairie restoration knowledge, with a special focus on diversity and processes in prairie vegetation. On Sept 13th, the program includes a full day of talks while Sept 14th will be a day of field trips to notable regional prairies and prairie restorations. Sept 13 Program The Schulenberg Prairie: A milestone in ecological restoration Nicole Cavender, The Morton Arboretum History and progress of prairie restoration Roger Anderson, Illinois State University Long-term studies of secondary succession, grassland community assembly and prairie restoration Bryan Foster, University of Kansas Community and phylogenetic change in tallgrass prairie remnants. Daniel Larkin, Chicago Botanic Garden Chromosome re-arrangements and gene flow in a prairie sedge Andrew Hipp, The Morton Arboretum Restoration Roundtable: What methods work and why (or why not)? Richard Henderson, Wisconsin DNR,Bill Glass, Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, & Don Gardner, Gardner Prairie Project Comparing diversity among restorations and remnants William Sluis, Trine University Praire restoration below ground: Rebuilding our soil resource Julie Jastrow, Argonne National Laboratory Restoring diversity despite strong dominance by productive species James M. Doherty, University of Wisconsin-Madison Impacts of climate change in the Chicago region and methods for collaborative innovation about adaptation Jessica Hellmann, University of Notre Dame Keynote: Perennial agriculture and prairie restoration Wes Jackson, The Land Institute Registration is open! Reserve your place today. Early Bird (7/16 8/15): $135; Regular (8/15 9/13): $160; Student $50 Click: www.mortonarb.org/tallgrass Email: regist...@mortonarb.org Call: 630-719-2468 (9 am 4 pm CST, Mon Fri)
[ECOLOG-L] Behind the Blooms: Magnolias May 5 at The Morton Arboretum (Lisle, IL)
Do you have a magnolia tree, but you arent sure what species it is? Thinking of planting a magnolia in your yard, but dont know what variety to plant? Just love magnolias and cant ever get enough info about them? Then we have a morning for you! New! Updated! BEHIND THE BLOOMS: MAGNOLIAS Did you enjoy the spectacular early magnolia bloom this spring? Do you have a magnolia tree, but not sure what it is? Discover the amazing world of magnolias and find new trees for your landscape! Join Kunso Kim, Head of Collections and Curator at the Arboretum, and other Arboretum experts, for a morning of magnolia excitement. Learn about the magnolias rich history and deep evolutionary roots as you view a presentation on stunning magnolia blooms and hybrids for the Midwestern landscape. Bring a small branch of a magnolia from your garden, and we will identify it! Plus, examine rare books and botanical prints from the special collections of the Sterling Morton Library, including Georg Dionysius Ehrets spectacular Magnolia and the very dramatic Magnolia campbellii found in Illustrations of Himalayan Plants. After a break for refreshments and coffee, venture out on a hike to explore the specimens and seldom-seen species in the Arboretums extensive magnolia collections, recently designated a significant collection by the North American Plant Collections Consortium. Hone your tree identification skills by examining form and foliage morphology of different magnolia species; learn how to grow a wide range of common and unusual magnolias, including new hybrids and Asian magnolias; and find out what is being done to protect magnolia diversity today. Walk away with an expanded appreciation of magnolias and new ideas for how to add their large flowers, large leaves, elegant colors and exotic scents to any garden. Note: Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. Held indoors and outdoors. Supplies: Please dress for walking, including sturdy shoes and weather appropriate attire, and bring materials for taking notes. H138. Saturday, May 5; 9 am 11:30. Sterling Morton Library. $25 (non- members $32). Limit 40. Register today! Click the link: http://preview.tinyurl.com/7jk4ece; call 630-719-2468; or email regist...@mortonarb.org.
[ECOLOG-L] Prescribed Fire Training at Morton Arboretum
PRESCRIBED FIRE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY S-290 INTERMEDIATE FIRE BEHAVIOR Want to enhance your training and qualifications in prescribed burning? Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior, S-290 is the second course in a five course sequence developing wildland fire behavior prediction skills and knowledge. In the Wildland Fire Qualifications System Guide, PMS 310-1, this course is required of those planning to work as one of the Single Resource Bosses or a Fire Effects Monitor on wildfires, fire use fires, and prescribed fires. It builds upon the basics in S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, but with more detailed information about characteristics and interactions of the wildland fire environment (fuels, weather, and topography) that affect wildland fire behavior for safety purposes. Where: The Morton Arboretum 4100 Lincoln Avenue Lisle, Illinois 60532 When: January 16 19, 2012 8:00 am 5 pm each day Cost:$150.00 Registrations: www.fsi.illinois.edu Please register at the web address above. Registration is NOT available through The Morton Arboretum. Prerequisites: S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Questions? Contact Tom Richter at trich...@fsi.illinois.edu. Registration closes Jan 6th, so register today to avoid missing this exciting opportunity! If the class has less than 15 students, we reserve the right to cancel the class.
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Community Education Coordinator (Lisle, IL)
The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois is currently accepting applications for the following position: Position Available: Community Education Coordinator Classification: Part-time, Non-Exempt Department: Education General Summary: Assist with the planning, development, marketing, delivery and evaluation of adult education programs that focus on community education needs and present and promote the expertise and resources of The Morton Arboretum. This includes a comprehensive program of hands-on classes, workshops, seminars, and outreach programs for adult certificate program participants, the general public, and professionals in topics such as natural areas management, tree science, horticulture, sustainable landscaping, environmental science, ecology, conservation, and natural history. For complete job description and instructions for applying, visit http://www.mortonarb.org/open-positions.html. Megan Dunning Manager of Community Education & Outreach The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois Route 53 Lisle, IL 60532 mdunn...@mortonarb.org
[ECOLOG-L] Conserving Trees for Tomorrow: 11/10, The Morton Arboretum
Please join The Morton Arboretum and Botanic Gardens Conservation International for an evening program celebrating the successes in conserving endangered trees and discussing what steps still need to be taken: CONSERVING TREES FOR TOMORROW Andrea T. Kramer, Ph.D. Executive Director of Botanic Gardens Conservation International U.S. How can we save trees for the future? As we wrap up the International Year of Forests in 2011, hear the stories of threatened oak, magnolia, ash and rhododendron species and be inspired by trees that are being successfully conserved for future generations. N722. Thursday, Nov 10; 78:30 pm. Thornhill Education Center, The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois Route 53 Lisle, IL 60532 Free to the public. Registration is requested. To register for this program, please visit www.mortonarb.org/education or call 630-719-2468 between 8 am - 4 pm Mon - Fri. -- Megan Dunning Manager of Community Education & Outreach The Morton Arboretum mdunn...@mortonarb.org 630-725-2101
[ECOLOG-L] Sustainable Landscapes Seminar 10/27 at Morton Arboretum (Lisle, IL)
The Ornamental Growers Association and The Morton Arboretum are convening a seminar on sustainable landscape practices for the green industry professional. Please join us on Oct 27 to discuss recommendations on what to plant to turn sustainability into landscape reality with local peers and experts. Sustainable Landscapes for a Greener Future Thursday, Oct 27, 1 5:30 pm. The Morton Arboretum Thornhill Education Center 4100 Illinois Route 53 Lisle, IL 60532 Registration: $49 (discounts available for students and members) For more information or to register, visit www.mortonarb.org/education/adults or call 630-719-2468 between 8 am - 4 pm, Mon - Fri. Program Plant Selection and Design to Achieve a Desired SITES Rating, Jacob Blue, Applied Ecological Services A Native Plant for Every Situation, Grace Koehler, Pizzo Native Plant Nursery Woody Plants for Sustainable Landscapes, Jeff Swano, Dig Right In Landscaping Panel discussion - Sustainable Landscapes in Practice Kathleen Bruch, Atrium Landscaping; Jim Semelka, Village of Oak Park; Ken Doty, Hinsdale Nurseries; Jill Enz, Applied Ecological Services; and Kris Bachtell, The Morton Arboretum A networking reception will follow the panel. Please feel free to circulate this message to others who might be interested. Sincerely, Megan Dunning Manager of Community Education & Outreach The Morton Arboretum mdunn...@mortonarb.org
[ECOLOG-L] Early Bird Registration ending! Urban Tree Growth Symposium, Sept 12 - 13, Morton Arboretum
Urban Tree Growth An International Meeting and Research Symposium September 12-13, 2011 The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL Are you working to improve tree performance in urban conditions? Looking for the latest information on best practices and research in tree selection and care? Join us for an exciting two-day symposium onurban trees! The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), Urban Tree Growth & Longevity Working Group and The Morton Arboretum are convening a two-day conference on the health and care of urban trees on the beautiful grounds of The Morton Arboretum, a 1700 acre outdoor museum of trees located just outside of Chicago in Illinois. Conference Highlights - Talks by internationally renowned researchers and practitioners - Roundtable discussion of the latest advances and future directions - Poster session & networking opportunities - 6 ISA CEUs for Day 1 and 3 ISA CEUs for Day 2 Four Topic Areas 1. Descriptive studies of tree growth, longevity and mortality Greg McPherson (USDA-FS), Chris Martin (Arizona State U.), Robert Fahey and Marlin Bowles (Morton Arboretum), Lara Roman (UC Berkeley), Bryant Scharenbroch (Morton Arboretum), and Julia Bartens (Virginia Tech) 2. Roles of tree production and sales on tree growth and longevity Ed Gilman (UF Gainesville), Ed Mulrean (Arid Zone Trees), Matthew Stephens (NYC Parks), and Henrik Sjoman (Swedish U. Agr. Sci.) 3. Roles of site design and tree selection on tree growth and longevity Susan Day (Virginia Tech), Tom Smiley (Bartlett Tree Experts), Alan Siewart (Ohio DNR), and Jason Grabosky (Rutgers U.) 4. Roles of tree and site management on tree growth and longevity James Clark (HortScience), Alessandro Pestalozza (Monza Dendrotec), Alessio Fini (U. Florence), Gary Watson (Morton Arboretum), and Nina Bassuk (Cornell U.). Register today for the best rates! Early bird registration ends July 15, 2011 www.mortonarb.org/education/adults Email: regist...@mortonarb.org or call 630.719.2468 For more information, please visit www.masslaboratory.org/urbantreegrowth.htm Please feel free to circulate this message. Thank you. Sincerely, The Urban Tree Growth & Longevity Working Group Sponsored by: The International Society of Arboriculture, The Morton Arboretum, USDA Forest Service, Aboriculture Research and Education Academy, Bartlett TreeExperts, Davey Tree Company, Illinois Arborist Association, Kramer Tree Specialists, The Tree Fund, Utility Arborist Association -- Megan Dunning Manager of Community Education & Outreach The Morton Arboretum mdunn...@mortonarb.org 630-725-2101
[ECOLOG-L] Urban Tree Growth Conference, Sept 12-13, The Morton Arboretum
Urban Tree Growth An International Meeting and Research Symposium September 12-13, 2011 The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL Are you working to improve tree performance in urban conditions? Looking for the latest information on best practices and research in tree selection and care? The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), Urban Tree Growth & Longevity Working Group and The Morton Arboretum are convening a two-day conference on the health and care of urban trees on the beautiful grounds of The Morton Arboretum, a 1700 acre outdoor museum of trees located just outside of Chicago in Illinois. Conference Highlights - Talks by internationally renowned researchers and practitioners - Roundtable discussion of the latest advances and future directions - Poster session & networking opportunities - 6 ISA CEUs for Day 1 and 3 ISA CEUs for Day 2 Four Topic Areas 1. Descriptive studies of tree growth, longevity and mortality Greg McPherson and Paula Peper (USDA-FS), Chris Martin (Arizona State U.), Robert Fahey and Marlin Bowles (Morton Arboretum), Lara Roman (UC Berkeley), Bryant Scharenbroch (Morton Arboretum), and Julia Bartens (Virginia Tech) 2. Roles of tree production and sales on tree growth and longevity Ed Gilman (UF Gainesville), Ed Mulrean (Arid Zone Trees), Matthew Stephens (NYC Parks), and Henrik Sjoman (Swedish U. Agr. Sci.) 3. Impacts of site design and tree selection on tree growth and longevity Susan Day (Virginia Tech), Tom Smiley (Bartlett Tree Experts), Alan Siewart (Ohio DNR), and Jason Grabosky (Rutgers U.) 4. Effects of tree and site management on tree growth and longevity James Clark (HortScience), Alessandro Pestalozza (Monza Dendrotec), Alessio Fini (U. Florence), Gary Watson (Morton Arboretum), and Nina Bassuk (Cornell U.). Register today! Early bird registration ends July 1, 2011 To register, visit www.mortonarb.org/education/adults, email regist...@mortonarb.org or call 630.719.2468 For more information, please visit: www.masslaboratory.org/urbantreegrowth.htm Please feel free to circulate this message. Thank you. Sincerely, The Urban Tree Growth & Longevity Working Group Sponsored by: The International Society of Arboriculture, Aboriculture Research and Education Academy, Bartlett Tree Experts, Davey Tree Company, Illinois Arborist Association, Kramer Tree Specialists, The Tree Fund, Utility Arborist Association, USDA Forest Service, and The Morton Arboretum
[ECOLOG-L] Sedge ID Workshop at The Morton Arboretum
This summer, take advantage of a new opportunity in plant identification at The Morton Arboretum! Sedge Identification Workshop Thursday, June 17 and Friday, June 18 9 am – 4 pm Ever been puzzled by all those sedges? Want to add more sedges to your restoration site, natural area, or property? Sedges form a critical component of the biodiversity of forest understories, dry prairies, wetlands, sedge meadows, and many other ecosystems. Join Andrew Hipp, Ph.D., Plant Systematist and Herbarium Curator at The Morton Arboretum and author of Field Guide to Wisconsin Sedges, to learn this diverse and ecologically important group of plants. This two-day workshop consists of an intensive, hands-on approach incorporating both classroom work and field study. Practice identifying sedges in the field and lab, learn the specialized terminology and distinguishing features, and practice identifying species from keys. You’ll also study the habitat affinities and restoration potential of these species; most sedges and rushes are important wetland indicators. We’ll focus primarily on Carex, the largest genus of sedges. Prior experience in plant taxonomy or botany is not a requirement. The required text for the course, Field Guide to Wisconsin Sedges, is available at the Arboretum Store. SE317. Thursday, June 17 and Friday, June 18; 9 am – 4 pm. Research Center, The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois Route 53 Lisle, IL 60532 Registration fee: $188 for non-members, $150 for members, $50 for students enrolled in a degree program—includes all seminar materials. Please bring a lunch and water, a hand lens, and dress for the weather and walking over uneven terrain. Register today! Visit www.mortonarb.org or contact the Registrar’s Office at 630-719-2468 or regist...@mortonarb.org
[ECOLOG-L] Coping with the Costs: an invasive insects symposium at The Morton Arboretum
Are you interested in responding to rapidly growing invasive insect populations? Make sure you mark the date for this upcoming conference where you can receive innovative solutions from local and national experts on how to combat invasive pests that are attacking your trees. What: Coping with the Costs: The Economic, Social, and Environmental Impact of Invasive Insects on our Communities Two-day Symposium Where: The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois. 25 miles west of Chicago. When: September 29-30, 2009 Who: Public works directors, city planners, green industry representatives, green organization members, land owners, and interested citizens Why: Receive strategies from local and national experts on how to prepare for invasive insects, acquire tools for long-term management and restoration, gain advice on public and private landowner outreach, and network with local and national experts To see the full list of speakers and topics, please visit our website: http://www.mortonarb.org/adult-programs/seminars-a-workshops.html. Register now and take control of invasive insects! Megan Dunning Head of Education The Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois Route 53 Lisle, IL 60532 630-725-2101 mdunn...@mortonarb.org www.mortonarb.org Plant Trees!
