Northern Rockies Tree School
October 15-16, 2026
Bozeman, MT
Managing Trees in the Wild-Urban Interface
Hands-On Learning
The Montana Nursery & Landscape Association is excited to bring this immersive Northern Rockies Tree School workshop to you. This year's workshop will focus on Managing Trees in the Wild-Urban Interface of the Rocky Mountains. We will hear from industry-leading speakers on a variety of topics that address the issues encountered while managing trees in the WUI. This immersive workshop will start with classroom instruction, then move to the field for interactive demonstrations that show us how to apply the principles learned in the classroom. The following topics will be covered:
- Managing trees for overall ecological forest function
- Drones as a tool for assessing plant health & site survey
- Tree species suitability for the WUI
- Tree appraisals for damage caused by trespass, herbicide applications, and human-caused fire events
- Pests and diseases of forested areas & treatment options
Continuing Education Credits
Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits are pending approval from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), Montana Dept. of Agriculture (MDA), and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Available credits will be listed after approval has been received.
Schedule-of-Events
| Thursday, October 15th |
8am - 4:30 pm
Classroom Instruction
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| Friday, October 16th |
8am - 4:30 pm
Classroom Instruction (am) Outdoor Demonstrations (pm)
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Register by September 14th for Early Bird Savings
Register before the Early Bird deadline of September 14th for the best rates. Online registration is open through October 9th. Your registration includes two days of instruction, and lunch both days of the workshop. Follow the link to register online.
As always, members of the Montana Nursery and Landscape enjoy registration discounts. To view Members-Only registration prices, log in using the email address associated with your MNLA membership. Not a member? Instantly join online to receive membership discount: www.plantingmontana.org/join.
Lodging. We have a discounted room block set up at the TownePlace Suites by Mariott Bozeman West for workshop attendees, at a rate of $169/night. To receive the discounted rate, reserve before September 14, 2026. Room reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly: 406-451-0406, or book online using this link. You may need to adjust the dates in online booking to view all available rooms. Ask for the Northern Rockies Tree School group rate when booking over-the-phone.
Very Important: MNLA does NOT use a third-party service for hotel reservations. You should make your reservations directly with the hotel through our booking link, or by calling the hotel directly. If contacted by a company representing themselves as an authorized housing company for the workshop, please note that MNLA does not contract for such services and these companies are not affiliated with the MNLA or Northern Rockies Tree School. (If you have made reservations through such a third party, you may wish to consider cancelling those reservations and notifying your credit card company to ensure that no fraudulent charges are posted against your account.)
We look forward to seeing you at the Northern Rockies Tree School!
Interested in Supporting the Event? Contact us about sponsorship and donation opportunities, or download the Sponsorship Form.
Online registration closes October 9th. To register after that time, contact us, or register in-person at our Registration Table at the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Bozeman West from 7:30 - 8:00 am on October 15th.
Cancellation policy: If you need to cancel your registration for the Northern Rockies Tree School, you must contact our office before September 14 to receive a full refund. Cancellations received after September 14 and before October 8 will receive a 75% refund of registration fees. Refunds will not be made for cancellations received after October 8.
Questions? Contact us: info@plantingmontana.org or call 406-755-3079.
*While we try to keep the schedule that is posted on our website, schedules may change in order to accommodate the special needs of the presenters or the hotel. MNLA reserves the right to substitute speakers or modify the schedule as the need arises. The final schedule will be available at the registration desk. Changes may also be announced outside seminar rooms or posted on the announcement board at the registration desk.
