Friday, November 02, 2012

Upcoming EAB Events from the Morton Arboretum



EAB University Webinar-Ash Borer Action Team
Thu, November 15, 10am - 11am CST

Partnering Organizations: Michigan State, Purdue, Ohio State Universities, USFS

Who should attend: Homeowners, arborists, neighborhood associations, educators
Contact for More Info: Annemarie Nagle, naglea@purdue.edu, 765.494.0822

Description: Hour-long webinar given by Brad Beaubien, urban planner in Indianapolis IN who organized a collaborative, strategic response to EAB in his Indianapolis neighborhood, King Park.  
  
This webinar is hosted by EAB University with a link through emeraldashborer.info. For past webinar videos please visit  http://emeraldashborer.info/eab_university_ondemand.cfm

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Emerald Ash Borer: Cliff Notes Version
Fri, November 16, 9am - 11am
McHenry- Lake Soil Water Conservation District 
2222 Dean Street, Woodstock, IL 60098

Who should attend: Master Gardeners, Homeowners, Concerned Residents

To Register: Call 815-338-0099; open from 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday - Friday

Description: Protect your ash tree...or not? Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a major threat to our local urban forest. Get help with the tough choice of whether to treat for EAB or plan to remove your ash. Join The Morton Arboretum for a morning filled with coffee, snacks and an update on responding to EAB receiving the latest scientific information on EAB management options for your home.


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Schaumburg EAB Workshop
Sat, November 17, 9am - 2:30pm
Where: Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts

Open to the Public 

Description:  The EAB Management Workshop is an excellent opportunity for the public to learn about the village's Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan and to hear expert guest speakers from Davey Tree Experts, Morton Arboretum, and the Illinois Department of Agriculture provide up-to-date information regarding treatment options for EAB as well as other tools that are available for managing your ash tree. There will also be an exhibitor area with tree services contractors, companies that produce insecticides to fight EAB, and village staff.
   
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EAB University Webinar-Speaker TBA
Mon, November 19, 10am - 11am CST


Partnering Organizations: Michigan State, Purdue, Ohio State Universities, USFS

Who should attend: Municipal arborists, politicians, and decision makers
Contact for More Info: Annemarie Nagle, naglea@purdue.edu, 765.494.0822

Description: This hour-long webinar will provide essential information regarding emerald ash borer management for municipal decision makers. 

This webinar is hosted by EAB University with a link through emeraldashborer.info. For past webinar videos please visit http://emeraldashborer.info/eab_university_ondemand.cfm

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