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<p class="MsoNormal">Greetings all –<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The RI Arborist workshop was rescheduled from March 4 to Wednesday, APRIL 8 – at the
<b>Cranston Main Library</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Spaces are limited so please register soon. Those who had registered for March 4 do not need to do anything if they are planning to attend April 8.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ritree.org/eventslisting/ri-licensed-arborist-workshop-march-4/__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!NeXbTDLQICdTA2h0RkL5KZCqH8hKCtuAy-SPvcrzRm8j0tag2J6ynngTb03O2Lf12fzSFp5zvYzBIU9qq2-0wY1VCVkLOrbrvZwK$">https://ritree.org/eventslisting/ri-licensed-arborist-workshop-march-4/ [ritree.org]</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please see the attached agenda – the start time has changed as the library does not open until 9am. Lunch still provided.
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<p class="MsoNormal">We will do what we can to get through the day in a timely fashion with the delayed start time. And please note where workshop parking is at the library - please do not park in the main parking at the front of the library.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">See you there.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#215E99">Nancy Stairs<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#215E99"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#215E99">Cooperative Forestry Program Supervisor<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#215E99">Division of Forest Environment<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#215E99">235 Promenade Street, Suite 394<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#215E99">Providence, RI 02908<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#215E99"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#215E99">401.537.4069<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"> Stairs, Nancy (DEM)
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, February 19, 2026 11:23 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'RI Urban Forestry' <riurbanforest@listserve.ri.gov><br>
<b>Subject:</b> REMINDER: Register now for 2026 RI Arborist workshop - March 4<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><u><span style="color:red">REMINDER:<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The deadline for registration is the end of the day<b> <span style="color:red">
Thursday Feb 26</span></b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please register ASAP – we are looking forward to seeing you there –
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The RI Energy demo trailer alone is worth it.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#215E99">Nancy Stairs<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#215E99"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#215E99">Cooperative Forestry Program Supervisor<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#215E99">Division of Forest Environment<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#215E99">235 Promenade Street, Suite 394<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#215E99">Providence, RI 02908<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#215E99"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#215E99">401.537.4069<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:#A02B93">Don’t forget to register for the March 4<sup>th</sup> workshop – we have a great line-up</span><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#A02B93;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The 2026 RI Arborist Workshop is open for registration: <o:p>
</o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ritree.org/eventslisting/ri-licensed-arborist-workshop-march-4/__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!NeXbTDLQICdTA2h0RkL5KZCqH8hKCtuAy-SPvcrzRm8j0tag2J6ynngTb03O2Lf12fzSFp5zvYzBIU9qq2-0wY1VCVkLOrbrvZwK$"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://ritree.org/eventslisting/ri-licensed-arborist-workshop-march-4/</span> [ritree.org]</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><u><span style="color:red">DEADLINE for registration</span></u></i></b>: FEB 26 (for confirmation of catering order, so we cannot extend)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The agenda is attached <i>- 5.25 ISA CEUs for ISA certified arborists</i><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:red">Wednesday, March 4 at RI College 8:00-4:00<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We have interesting presentations, provide lunch and breaks, coffee and tea.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The location is the same space we have used the last several workshops and trainings: RIC in the Faculty Center (#42 on the map).
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<p class="MsoNormal">Remember to print your parking pass when you receive it, prior to the event, so you can place it on the dash of your vehicle, and refer to the map that will show what lots you are approved to park in.
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<p class="MsoNormal">We hope you can join us.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#215E99">Nancy Stairs<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#215E99"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#215E99">Cooperative Forestry Program Supervisor<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#215E99">Division of Forest Environment<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#215E99">235 Promenade Street, Suite 394<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#215E99">Providence, RI 02908<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#215E99"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#215E99">401.537.4069<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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