Pre-Conference Workshop Registration
September 22-23, 2025
Registration is $250
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
11715 Cragwold Road
Kirkwood, Missouri 63122
11715 Cragwold Road
Kirkwood, Missouri 63122
Join us in St. Louis for Wood Decay Workshop 2.0!
Join internationally renowned expert Dr. Frank Rinn (Rinntech) and plant pathologist, Chelsi Abbott (Davey Tree), for a powerhouse Pre-Conference Workshop on wood decay and advanced tree risk assessment. This hands-on, science-driven session will explore the latest diagnostic tools, techniques, and case studies to improve your ability to detect internal decay and evaluate structural stability in trees. Whether you're a consulting arborist, municipal forester, or tree care professional, this is a rare opportunity to learn directly from two influential minds in tree diagnostics. Seating is limited so don't miss out!
Pre-Conference Workshop attendees will be provided:
Join internationally renowned expert Dr. Frank Rinn (Rinntech) and plant pathologist, Chelsi Abbott (Davey Tree), for a powerhouse Pre-Conference Workshop on wood decay and advanced tree risk assessment. This hands-on, science-driven session will explore the latest diagnostic tools, techniques, and case studies to improve your ability to detect internal decay and evaluate structural stability in trees. Whether you're a consulting arborist, municipal forester, or tree care professional, this is a rare opportunity to learn directly from two influential minds in tree diagnostics. Seating is limited so don't miss out!
Pre-Conference Workshop attendees will be provided:
- Up to 13 CEUs for ISA Certifications (Certified Forester credits may also be available)
- Coffee, light snacks, and other refreshments
- Boxed lunch for each day
- A small group setting to learn from the best
Click here to view the tentative agenda.
Please read the following instructions before registering:
There are two steps to the registration process. Step 1 - Fill out the form below with all the required attendee information (must be completed for each attendee). Step 2 - Click the link below the form to add a registration to your cart. Proceed to checkout once all options and quantities have been selected.
If you plan to attend BOTH the Pre-Conference Workshop and Conference, you need to fill out the form on this page AND the Conference registration page so it's clear that you are attending both. The Conference registration page can be found here. You can add each item to your cart and pay for both in the same transaction.
Pre-Conference Reimbursement Policy: Cancellations received prior to September 12, 2025 will be eligible for a refund, minus a $25 processing fee to cover administrative and credit card transaction costs. Refunds will be issued by check. No refunds will be granted after the cancellation deadline. You must reach out to the MCFC Administrator at [email protected].
Please email [email protected] with any questions and/or concerns.
If you plan to attend BOTH the Pre-Conference Workshop and Conference, you need to fill out the form on this page AND the Conference registration page so it's clear that you are attending both. The Conference registration page can be found here. You can add each item to your cart and pay for both in the same transaction.
Pre-Conference Reimbursement Policy: Cancellations received prior to September 12, 2025 will be eligible for a refund, minus a $25 processing fee to cover administrative and credit card transaction costs. Refunds will be issued by check. No refunds will be granted after the cancellation deadline. You must reach out to the MCFC Administrator at [email protected].
Please email [email protected] with any questions and/or concerns.