The Western Chapter International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) will hold their 78^th annual conference and trade show April 29 to May 2 in Asilomar, California. The theme for this year’s conference is “Solution Based Arboriculture Come with questions – leave with answers”.

Certainly many questions will be answered throughout the conference. Preconference offerings, presentations, and labs and field sessions cover a wide assortment of topics. UCCE Ventura County’s Jim Downer will be presenting “Why Do Trees Die” and offering a preconference bench building workshop, that also serves as a fundraiser to The Britton Fund.

To learn more about the conference, or to register, please visit the Western Chapter ISA website.

UCCE Farm Advisor, Jim Downer, is passionate about trees. His extensive knowledge and enthusiasm provides for compelling presentations.