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IFA Urban Tree Health Training - Decatur

  • 07/20/2023
  • 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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IFA Urban Tree Health Training Decatur, IL

This Summer, come join the Illinois Forestry Association for a day of lecture-based trainings focused on urban tree health! This program should be of special interest to tree care professionals; Issues that impact trees and tree care recommendations are the main scope of this training. However, the general public are also welcome and encouraged to register as they will learn plenty of new information useful for tree care in the back yard.


When: Thursday, July 20th, 2023 from 8:30am - 2:30pm ct


Where: University of Illinois Extension Office, Decatur


Address: 3351 N President Howard Brown Blvd, Decatur, Il 62521


Registration Fee: There is a $10 registration fee, but this will cover the cost of a box lunch.


Illinois Arborist Association CEU's: IAA Continuing Education Units will be available for certified arborists.


Lecture Schedule

Registration - 8:30 - 9:00am


Basic Biology of Trees - 9:00 - 9:30

Tricia Bethke - Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator

What is Wrong With My Tree? The Tree Decline Spiral - 9:30 - 10:15 (Central Ill)

Dr. Fredric Miller - Forest Health Specialist

Break - 10:15 - 10:30

New and “Old” Invaders of Trees - 10:30 - 11:15

Tricia Bethke

Lunch - 11:15 - 11:45 pm

What’s Wrong With My Tree? Recognizing Tree Defects - 11:45 - 12:45 pm

Sarah Vogel - U of I Extension Horticulture Educator

Identification of Invasive Plants - 12:45 - 1:30 pm

Chris Evans - University of Illinois Extension Forester

Break - 1:30 - 1:45

Invasive Plant Control Recommendations - 1:45 - 2:30

Chris Evans


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