Love Trees? Scholarships Available for Students to Attend the MAC-ISA Annual Meeting & Trade Show at Turf Valley ~ Oct 5-7

 Every year MAC-ISA awards full scholarships to college students to attend the MAC-ISA Annual Meeting Trade Show on Oct 5-7 at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, MD. This is a conference for tree care professionals. Scholarships cover the registration fee and up to 2 nights of lodging for eligible students. Applicants must be a current chapter member (it is free, but students need to sign up for membership online) and be currently enrolled in an arboriculture, urban forestry, horticulture or related program.

 

At the Annual Meeting, students are paired with mentors who will provide guidance regarding careers in their area of interest and introduce them to other professionals in the field. It is a great networking experience and the chance to attend two full days of educational sessions, workshops and demonstrations.  For your information I have attached a copy of the draft program/schedule.

 

Here is a link to the website with scholarship application form: Scholarships offered by MAC-ISA | Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture.

Please share with anyone who may be interested in applying. The deadline to apply is Sept 13^th.

AFA Leaders Conference Application Night

Leaders Conference is a transformative experience for students interested in agriculture, food, environment, and animal industries. Student delegates at the conference have the opportunity to learn from and network with leaders in each of these industries. 

Take some time to work on your application for the AFA Leaders Conference! Our UMD AFA Ambassador, Malique, will be there to help answer any of your questions about the application, the conference, travel plans, etc. 

Check out more information on the 2025 Agriculture Futures of America Leaders Conference, including viewing the application, here! 

Malique will be hosting virtual Q&A sessions for the week leading up to the application closing: Tues - Fri, September 2-5, from 2-3 PM. Here is the Zoom link. 

 Let us know you're coming HERE!

 

Taking Nature Black

Themed “Belonging: Engaged and Empowered,” this year’s event takes place during two virtual days; one in-person conference day at the Silver Spring Civic Center in downtown Silver Spring, MD; and one day of free, outdoor nature experiences at locations TBA. Nature Forward’s Taking Nature Black Conference will offer presentations and discussions focused on the needs and interests of Black nature professionals, environmental justice advocates, educators, and outdoor enthusiasts. Attendees will be inspired, energized, and connected to a growing community of people working to achieve real environmental change. The conference continues the celebration of Black Americans in nature highlighted in 2022’s Belonging ebook (available here).