The NYS Arborists Association in conjunction with Draves Arboretum present:

The New York State Arborists Regional Educational Seminar

8:30 a.m. Opening Remarks

8:45 a.m. Ticks, Ticks and More Ticks
Mark Wilson of Natural Repellents will speak on our increasing tick population, tick identification and tick control measures.

9:45 a.m. Break

10:00 a.m. Oak Wilt and Beech Leaf Disease Update
Nate Morey, NYS DEC

11:00 a.m. Outdoor Labs
Please Select One
Lab 1: Examine the most insect and disease resistant trees of NYS with Tom Draves, Draves Tree and Landscaping
Lab 2: Structural Pruning with Jared Webber, Bradley Tree and Landscaping

12:30 p.m. Lunch

1:30 p.m. Drones in Arboriculture
Live Demonstration of commercial grade drones by EagleHawk

2:30 p.m. Neonicotinoid Training
Don Gabel, Emerald Tree Care, Speaker
Complies with NYS DEC training requirements

3:30 p.m. End of Seminar