Tree Wardens in the Field: TWAC Fall Workshop & Picnic 2025

  • 12 Sep 2025
  • 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison, CT

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TWAC is back at Hammonasset for the annual pizza truck September picnic! This year, the event has been combined with the Fall Workshop. Topics include tree planting, chipper safety, and insect and disease info from CAES. All presentations are outdoors and hands-on. Continental breakfast and pizza truck lunch included. 

AGENDA and CEUs coming soon! 

8:30-9:00 Registration, Sign-In, Coffee and continental breakfast

9:00a                              Welcome and Introductions

9:15a   - 10:15a            Chipper Safety and Operation
Mike Hernandez, Vermeer

10:30a - 11:15a           Tree Planting and Young Tree Structural Pruning
Daryll Newman, Planter’s Choice

11:30a - 12:30p           CT Ag Experiment Station Talks and Presentations
Bacterial Leaf Scorch, Felicia Millet

12:30 Adjournment and CEUs. Pizza served. Pizza, salad, gelato, and coffee served by the New Haven Pizza Truck! Families and guests are welcome to attend. 

1:30p Workshop ends, closing announcements, and CEU distribution. Followed by social gathering for those that wish to stay. BYOB alcohol allowed. Non-alcohol beverages provided. 

Please note this workshop is rain or shine and will be held entirely outdoors. Dress accordingly.

CEUs:

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FREE for 2025 Tree Warden School registrants
Members: $75
Non-Members: $90
Walk-Ins and those registered after 9/9/25: $100
Pizza truck/Social hour ONLY: $20
Kids under 12: FREE

*Municipalities registering more than 4 attendees may register all attendees at the member rate


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