General Information
Registration Fee
The registration fee for this symposium is $279 when received before February 18 ($329 after February 18). This fee includes all materials, refreshment breaks, continental breakfasts, and lunches. Fee does not include lodging.
Symposium Schedule
Check-in for the symposium will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the first session will convene at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 26. The conference will conclude at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27.
See the full agenda.
Lodging
A block of rooms has been reserved at the
Holiday Inn Express for the nights of February 25 and 26 at the rate of $109 king, $109 double per night plus tax. Call
847-593-9400 by February 4 to make your reservations and mention the three digit code NAD for The National Arbor Day Foundation to receive the special group rate.
Local Cooperators
Morton Arboretum, Illinois Chapter of ISA, Illinois Chapter of American Planning Association, Illinois Park & Recreation Association, Illinois ASLA, and the Tree Care Industry Association.
Transportation
Ground transportation is available from the Holiday Inn and European Crystal Banquet Conference Center.
CEU/CFE Approval
This symposium has been approved for 9.5 category 1 contact hours by the Society of American Foresters in their Continuing Forestry Education (CFE) program; it has also been approved for 12.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the International Society of Arboriculture. An application for continuing legal education credits is pending.
Cancellations
Cancellations made at least one week prior to the event date are eligible for a full refund of the registration fee. If you need to cancel less than one week before the program, your registration will be refunded less a $50 enrollment charge, or you may send a substitute from your organization. You are guaranteed a full refund of the registration fee if this symposium is cancelled for any reason.
