MAA WORKSHOP
What Can We Learn from the Mature Trees of Millborn Farm?
Registration To ensure an engaging, field-based learning experience, registration is limited to 60 participants. Reserve your spot early and be part of the next chapter in MAA ' s educational programming at Millborn Farm Reservation. Learn more at MassArbor. org.
September 16, 2026 12:30 p. m. – 4:00 p. m.
Join fellow arborists for an exclusive field workshop at Massachusetts ' newest preserved landscapes. From towering specimen trees to hidden woodland treasures, Millborn Farm Reservation offers a rare opportunity to study post-agricultural trees in the setting where they have thrived for generations.
Tree Identification Tours Explore the formal gardens and woodland trails of Millborn Farm while sharpening your tree identification skills. Joann Vieira, Director of Horticulture & Public Gardens with The Trustees, will highlight the property ' s diverse collection of native and ornamental species. Whether you ' re refreshing the fundamentals or expanding your knowledge, you ' ll gain a deeper appreciation for the history, ecology, and beauty of these remarkable trees.
Tree Pest ID & Management As we explore the property, UMass Extension Entomologist Tawny Simisky will identify signs of insect pests affecting trees throughout New England. Learn how to recognize emerging issues in the field, understand current pest pressures, and discuss practical management strategies that can be applied in your own work.
Be among the first to experience the future home of MAA’ s Arboriculture Learning Hub at Millborn Farm Reservation.
• Explore a beautifully preserved 195-acre property featuring exceptional mature and historic trees.
• Strengthen your tree and pest identification skills through hands-on field instruction.
• Learn directly from experts representing The Trustees and UMass Extension.
• Earn MCA, ISA and MDAR Continuing Education Units.
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