Oct 05

2025 New England Chapter ISA Annual Conference and Trade Show

Please join us for the 2025 Annual Conference and Trade Show! This year's theme is Canopy Connection and topics will include everything from soils, to the latest on invasive insects and plants to the physics of climbing and cutting trees. Don't miss the amazing line up of speakers, great exhibitors, and your chance to earn CEUs, network, and learn!

Wellsworth Hotel
14 Mechanic St, Southbridge, MA 01550
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Oct 05, 2025 08:00am - Oct 07, 2025 12:30pm

$0.00 - $285.00

AGENDA Please see the detailed agenda below. You can register for the pre-conference events right HERE as an add-on to your registration or you can register separately from our website.

EXHIBITORS

Are you interested in exhibiting at this year's event? Use this link to register. Indoor and Outdoor space is available.

Exhibitor Registration

HOTEL INFORMATION

Hotel Rooms are available at the Wellsworth Hotel and Conference Center in Southbridge, MA for the low group rate of just $149/night call 508-765-8000 to make a reservation using the “New England ISA” conference group name. Early bird rates will be available until September 4th.

Sunday, October 5th - Pre Conference & Reception
ALL DAY	TREK des TREES ALL DAY ON YOUR OWN - $25 - Unlimited - Choose Add-on When You Register
8 – Noon	ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist, Municipal Specialist, and Certified Tree Worker Written Exam - Register by September 19th
8 – Noon	First Aid, CPR, and AED - $110 - Limited to 20 - Choose Add-on When You Register
12:30-2:30PM	Southbridge Tree Tour - $25 - Choose as an Add-on When You Register
3-5PM	The Tree Equity Revolution -FREE - Choose as an Add-on When You Register
5 - 6PM - Conference Kick Off!	PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION WITH EXHIBITORS - Silent Auction Opens - Included with Conference Registration

Monday, October 6th	TREK des TREES ALL DAY ON YOUR OWN
6:45 – 7:15AM	CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS – SPONSORED BY -
7:15 - 7:45AM	NEC-ISA Business Meeting/Annual Report to Members
7:45 - 8AM	Conference Welcome
8 - 9:30AM	KEY NOTE: Marguerite Halloway - Take to the Trees: A Story of Hope, Science, and Self-Discovery in America's Imperiled Forests
9:30 -10:30AM	Modern Soil Amendments. Do They Really Boost Tree Vitality and Growth? - Dr. Glynn Percival
10:30 - 11:15AM	BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
11:15 - 12:15PM	What is Biomechanics and Why Should I Care - Dr. Brian Kane
12:15 - 1:45PM	AWARDS LUNCHEON – Gold Leaf, Award of Merit, ISA Honors, President's Award, Scholarships
1:45-2:15PM	ISA Update - Lori Brockelbank - ISA Board of Directors
2:15-3:15PM	ANSI A300 Pruning Standard - Mark Duntemann
3:15-4:00PM	BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS – SPONSORED BY
4:00-5:00PM	Invasive Plant Species Update- Dr. Beth Bradley - UMass Amherst
5:00 -6:30PM	RECEPTION WITH EXHIBITORS

Tuesday, October 7th - Concurrent Sessions	TREK des TREES ALL DAY ON YOUR OWN
7 - 7:45AM	CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS
7:45 - 9:45AM	Breakout Session - Storm Response Rigging - Wright Tree Service
7:45-8:45AM	Breakout Session - Invasive Insect Species Update - Dr. Richard Cowles
8:45-9:45AM	Breakout Session - Talk on trees and pollinators - Mike Connor
9:45 - 10:30AM	BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
10:30 - 11:30AM	Legislation as a Method to Assist in Vegetation Management - Christopher Rooney
11:30-12:30PM	"Our Tree Stories" hosted by Doug Still
12:30PM	Closing Message - Kristina Bezanson and Rich Cartier

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