*These training opportunities are provided as an information service only and do not constitute an endorsement from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
See below for information on the Wisconsin Apprenticeship Conference and trainings on topics including electrical hazards, tree biology, mycorrhizal fungi and landscaping. 
2025 Biennial Apprenticeship Conference
Join apprenticeship professionals to gain access to cutting-edge resources, explore innovative ideas and tools and discover how Wisconsin’s apprenticeship programs are shaping the future of our workforce.
This conference provides an opportunity for you to connect with peers who support apprenticeships across multiple professions throughout Wisconsin. Network with other professionals, hear more about what partners are doing, learn best practices and take away valuable knowledge on how to advance the apprenticeship advantage.
When: Feb. 19-21, 2025
Where: Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells
Electrical Hazard Training For Commercial Arborists
Electricity is a serious and widespread hazard to arborists. Even if you’re not working around distribution lines, a simple phone line can be energized with enough voltage to kill. This informative class will keep you in compliance with ANSI to train each employee on electrical hazards and, most importantly, help keep you and your employees safe!
When: Jan. 17, 2025, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (CST)
Where: Online
Cost: $120
Tree Biology
Tree Biology tells us how a tree lives and grows, stores and uses food, closes wounds, is susceptible or resistant to disease and fights off some pests but not others. This webinar will cover:
- Tree anatomy – the study of the structure of tree parts
- Morphology – the study of the form and development of tree parts
- Physiology – the study of activities and processes within and between tree parts
When: Feb. 21, 2025, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. (CST)
Where: Online
Frontiers In Forest Health: Mycorrhizal Network Misinformation
Explore the fascinating world of mycorrhizal fungi and uncover the truth behind common misconceptions in this engaging webinar. Mycorrhizal fungi play a crucial role in helping trees and plants access essential nutrients, forming intricate relationships with individual plants and even spreading across vast forest ecosystems. However, misinformation about these unique organisms is widespread. Join us to gain a clear understanding of mycorrhizal fungi, the challenges scientists face in studying them and their essential functions within forest health. ISA/SAF CEUs are available.
When: Jan. 15, 2025, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (CST)
Where: Online
Recognizing And Avoiding Landscape Problems And Mistakes
Explore practical solutions to common landscaping challenges in this three-part webinar series, tailored for homeowner associations, property managers, grounds maintenance staff, neighborhood groups and municipalities. This series delves into the consequences of improper planting and maintenance practices – such as planting too deeply, neglecting burlap and twine on B&B stock or allowing girdling roots to form – and highlights corrective techniques like root collar excavation, air spading and girdling root removal. The second session emphasizes best practices for contracting and specifications, along with tips for selecting qualified landscape and tree care professionals. Concluding the series, the final webinar shifts focus to sustainable turf management strategies, spotlighting ways to reduce chemical inputs. ISA Arborist CEUs are available to participants who view the sessions live.
When: Feb. 11, 18 and 25 2025, 5:30 – 7 p.m. (CST)
Where: Online
Cost: $35