Royal Botanical Gardens welcomes Dr. Nadina Galle as the 10th Patrick Colgan Memorial Lecturer. Dr. Galle will speak to the twin crises of public health and climate change: How the urban environment contributes to mental health challenges and chronic diseases, and how integrating nature can be a solution. In her research she has been addressing [...]

Air excavation is an ideal way to maximize tree life and learn what is happening below ground.Roots are the part of the puzzle most arborists trip over when dealing with plant health care and longevity.This workshop is meant to hone those skills by reviewing the operation of air excavation equipment, how it can be applied [...]

Join Vermeer for an arborist seminar on Tree Climbing Systems! Ken Gillies from Arboriculture Canada will discuss SRS, MRS and more! 6 hours training (CEUs available). Trade Show with Vermeer and other vendors. Where & when: Coronation Park in Oakville on Thurs May 22, 2025 7:30AM - 4:30PM. Register online here(Registration $45 ea + fees [...]

Vibration Exposures in Arborists – Do Cut Types and Directions Make a Difference for MSD Prevention? Arborists have a 15 times greater risk of fatality and three times greater risk of non-fatal injury when compared to the North American average. Workers are not only exposed to repetitive tasks with forceful exertions, but also vibration, noise, [...]