MALP is excited to announce this year's Fall Field Day will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Co-hosted with the Massachusetts Arborists Association (MAA), this popular industry-wide event connects you with hundreds of the state’s leading landscape and tree care professionals. Fall Field Day combines specialized education with powerful networking. This September, we’re heading to the beautiful and spacious Warren Conference Center in Ashland, MA. The event will feature next level instructors, top notch education, exciting demos, lawn games, and a delicious barbecue. You do not want to miss this one!
Schedule7:30 – 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Exhibitor Displays & Demos Lawn Games 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. - Cedar Hall Practical IPM for New England Landscapes 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Cedar Hall Sustainable Groundcover Choices Joann Vieira • Trustees of Reservations 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. BBQ Buffet Served 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. - Cedar Hall Invasive Tree & Landscape Pests of Concern 3:00 p.m. Fall Field Day is approved for | EDUCATION SESSIONS10:30 AM Practical IPM for New England Landscapes Phil Perron, MCA If you care for trees or manage landscapes in New England, this session is for you. We’ll break down Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in a way that makes sense—what it is, why it matters, and how it can make your work more effective and sustainable. We’ll look at the tools and equipment that help you keep pests under control, from basic monitoring gear to treatment options that work. You’ll also get tips on building a strong IPM team—whether you’re hiring new staff or helping current team members grow into new roles. Find out which techniques and products consistently get results, and which ones aren’t worth your time. We'll also show you how IPM fits into a strong Plant Health Care (PHC) program, helping you provide even more value to your clients. You'll leave with real-world strategies you can start using right away, plus updates on industry trends, new products, and label changes you should know about. Whether you're starting fresh or looking to improve your current approach, this session will give you practical tools to succeed. About our presenter: Phil Perron, MCA has been involved in the green industry for the past 25 years. In 2014 he joined Barrett Tree East where he is currently the Director of Plant Health Care. 11:45 AM Sustainable Groundcover Choices Joann Vieira A comprehensive review of resilient groundcovers suited to a variety of challenging landscape conditions across Massachusetts. This session will guide you in selecting the right groundcovers for sun, shade, and diverse soil types. Learn about low-maintenance, climate-resilient plants that thrive in local conditions, support biodiversity, and reduce the need for water, fertilizers, or pesticides. Native species and sustainable choices that enhance ecological health while adding beauty and texture will be highlighted. Site-specific plant recommendations, strategies for dealing with dry or moisture-retentive soils, and tips for establishing and maintaining groundcovers with minimal input. Whether you're working with shaded woodland areas, sunny slopes, or coastal settings, you’ll leave with an extensive palette of options to create attractive, functional, and environmentally sensitive groundcover plantings. About our presenter: The workshop will be led by Joann Vieira, Director of Public Gardens and Horticulture for The Trustees.
Outdoor Classroom Featuring Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop® Instructors 20-Minute Quick Takes 10:00 a.m. 11:20 a.m. 12:40 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Stop by the WTCW classroom throughout the day for mini clinics on chainsaw maintenance, gear inspections, aerial rescue, first aid, and more. Learn more about the amazing WTCW team at womenstreeclimbingworkshop.com. |
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