Tuesday, January 6, 2026

7:30-8:00 Registration and Coffee

8:00-8:15 Opening Session Annual Meeting

8:15-8:30 Massachusetts Urban and Community Forestry Update—Julie Coop

8:30-8:45 UMass Update - Rick Harper, PhD

8:45-9:35 Massachusetts Forest Health Update—TBD

9:35-10:05 Break with Exhibitors

10:05-11:05 Trespassing - How to Respond to Residents - Harrison Heap

11:05-12:00 Nicole Forsythe - TBD

12:00-1:10 Luncheon—Banquet and Annual Meeting

1:10-2:10 Keynote: Post Fire Regeneration - Larissa Yocom

2:10-2:50 Break with Exhibitors

2:50-3:50 Tree Warden Round Table

4:00-4:30 Wrap-Up and Door Prizes

4:30-6:00 Reception in Exhibit Hall. Join us for a social generously supported by our exhibitors.

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

8:30-9:15 Registration and Coffee

9:15-10:15 Pest Update - Elizabeth Barnes

10:15-10:55 Break with Exhibitors

10:55-11:55 Forest Fires in MA - David Celino

11:55-12:45 Lunch

12:45-1:45 HazCom Compliance - Jennifer Tetraeult

1:55-2:45 Trees and Shrubs in the Landscape: 2025 Disease Review—Dr. Nicholas J. Brazee

2:45 Child's Fund Raffle, Door Prizes, and Closing

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