*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 training topics, including Z133 updates, urban tree lifespan, maintaining urban trees on private lands, conferences and watering.
Urban Forestry Today
Safety Update – The New Z133 Standard
Join Dr. John Ball, South Dakota State University, as he outlines the major changes in the
Z133 Safety Guidelines, as they pertain to Arboriculture/Urban Forestry operations. Space will be limited – all attendees should be prepared to join the live broadcast promptly. CEUs are available.
When: Sept. 4, 2025, 11 a.m.
Where: Online or visit www.joinwebinar.com and enter 345-177-307
Understanding The Lifespan Of Urban Trees
To derive the benefits of urban tree planting, trees must be able to survive and mature. Join Dr. Deborah Hilbert, SUNY ESF, as she furthers participants understanding about tree longevity & survival in the urban environment. Space will be limited – all attendees should be prepared to join the live broadcast promptly. CEUs will be available.
When: Oct. 2, 2025, 11 a.m.
Where: Online
Watch the Urban Forestry Today website for information on how to join.
Montgomery Parks
Learn from an outstanding lineup of industry leading experts on research and contributions to the field of urban forestry, conservation and environmental sciences. Plus, meet with other industry leaders and organizations, tour the exhibition hall to meet local partners, sponsors and vendors and network with other urban forestry professionals throughout the day.
When: Sept. 17, 2025
Where: Silver Spring Civic Center, Washington, DC
Learn more and register online.
Tree Fund
Policy Strategies To Value And Retain Mature Urban Trees On Private Lands
As a lawyer and planner, JD Brown explores the intersection of urban planning and policy frameworks to help cities nurture abundant, biodiverse, and equitably accessible nature. He has authored an array of guiding documents to assist cities and practitioners in implementing the concepts of biophilic cities and nature-based policy and practice. At Biophilic Cities, JD collaborates with partners from cities around the world to shape innovative mechanisms to integrate nature into the daily lives of urban residents.
When: Oct. 14, 2025, 12 p.m.
Where: Online
Register online.
Urban and Community Forestry Society
MFI
The Municipal Forestry Institute (MFI) is now accepting applications! From Feb. 22-27, 2026, MFI will be back on the sandy shores of Jekyll Island, Georgia for the premier urban forestry leadership institute. 2026 marks 20 years of this renowned leadership training program.
The Municipal Forestry Institute is an inclusive, immersive, and transformative educational experience that empowers urban forestry leaders to gain valuable and practical insights from prominent figures, experts, and peers in the field of urban forestry.
The MFI curriculum focuses on the human side of urban forestry and the development of leadership skills rather than the technical aspects of urban forestry or arboriculture. Principles and practices gleaned from a wide range of disciplines are incorporated into training sessions. Participants are challenged to expand their personal and professional boundaries and develop their role as leaders in the urban forestry profession.
When: Feb. 22-27, 2026
Where: Jekyll Island, Georgia
Learn more and register online by Sept. 19, 2025.
Educational Resource Of The Month
The University of Wisconsin Extension YouTube video Best Practices for Watering Yards & Gardens includes information on watering trees among other landscape plants.