James Urban, Up by the Roots Workshop

Jim Urban, FASLA, will present principles from his book, Up By Roots: Healthy Soils and Trees in the Built Environment, in a one-day, hands-on workshop. This event is designed to introduce key concepts used in site assessment and give attendees experience performing basic soil analyses. “Up By Roots” will focus on site assessment and plant selection and has applications in site development, landscape design, tree protection, and plant health care.

Registration for the Atlanta workshop is now open.

Given the hands-on nature of this event, seating is limited so register now to ensure your participation.

Event Dates and locations: Friday, July 20, 2012, Gwinnett Technical College, Lawrenceville, GA

Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (EDT)

Registration only: Members, $185; Non-members, $195

Registration and Up By Roots book: Member, $245; Non-members, $265

Registration Deadline: June 29, 2012

This workshop is being held in conjunction with the Southern Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture. Visit the Up By Roots website for more information regarding the registration for this and other Up By Roots Workshops.

7 ISA and LA CES CEUs are available.

For questions or assistance regarding the Up By Roots Workshop, please email conferencereg@isa-arbor.com

Sharon Lilly

ISA Director of Educational Goods and Services