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Verna Mumby facilitates successful workshops for tree professionals on:

  • Introductory Tree Appraisal
  • Hands-On Insect and Disease Identification
  • Tree Care: Pruning / Planting / Plant Health Care (PHC)

Introductory Tree Appraisal

In two days, Introductory Tree Appraisal workshop participants learn the basics of tree appraisal in accordance with the current ISA edition of the Guide to Plant Appraisal.

Participant comments about previous workshops:

  • “The tools and formula are very helpful also pointing out the different information packages available at PNW is appreciated”.
  • “ The discussions with the other attendee’s made this course an invaluable one”.
  • “Case studies at the end were very appreciated”.
  • “Excellent instructors and the actual hands on field work were really great”.
  • “Good handouts, good practicum, the small class was a bonus”.

The Insect and Disease ID

In thisworkshop, participants view actual samples of most insects and diseases and participate in fieldwork in a local park. A hands-on quiz completes the workshop.

Participant comments about the workshop:

  • “Good review of insects and diseases, loved the hands on aspect of the workshop”.
  • “Great refresher and opportunity to apply the knowledge at the park”.

Tree Care Workshops

The workshop for the Society to prevent Dutch Elm Disease (STOPDED) included lectures on Dutch Elm Disease (DED), tree pruning and tree care. The workshop included both classroom and field segments.

DED Program Coordinator for STOPDED, Janet Feddes-Calpas remarked about the workshops:

  • “On behalf of the Society to Prevent Dutch Elm Disease, I would like to thank you for providing us with your educational services at the STOPDED workshops. All the workshops went over very well and there were many positive comments. Your presentation and material was excellent”.

Course Instruction

Since 2002 Verna Mumby has taught the Utility Tree Worker certification course for Olds College Extension division. Course material includes:

  • Tree biology
  • Tree pruning
  • Tree identification
  • Tree Insects and Diseases
  • Stump Treatment

The Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) contracts Verna Mumby to teach a Tree Worker licensing course. This three day intensive course includes classroom and field practicum.



Grande Prairie Pruning Workshop Photos

identify the branch bark ridgeWhich tool should I use?I love trees!Side pruning mugo pines.Identify a branch large enough to cut back to.Removal of this branch tightens up the form of the mugo pine.Shrub pruning.Amazing items are found in the depths of the shrubs.Thinning, dead wooding the shrubs were the first goals.Crazy pruner !I love my job!Nearly 35% plant material was removed.Another crazy pruner!Team work and having fun.Talking about branch bark ridge and the branch collar. 		 

ISA Certified Arborist Mumby's Tree Services gives workshops on tree appraisal, insect and disease identification, and tree care.

ISA Certified Arborist Verna Mumby provides hands on training for tree appraisals, tree care, and insect/disease identification.

ISA Certified Arborist Mumby's Tree Services provides hands on workshops.

ISA Certified Arborist Verna Mumby at the Grande Prairie, Alberta Prunning Workshop
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