NJ Shade Tree Federation 100th Annual Conference

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• Book Online: https://book.passkey.com/go/SH10ST5
• Book via the Harrah’s call center: 888-516-2215 (8am-2am EST, 7 days a week)
  • Group Name:  NEW JERSEY SHADE TREE FEDERATION 
  • Group Code:  SH10ST5
  • All callers will be asked for this code but can also book by saying ** Shade Tree Federation**

• Don’t get tricked into booking outside of group! The “unseen” fees & charges can total up $50-100 extra  tacked onto your bill depending on the options you choose when reserving and parking, effectively cancelling  out promotional “savings” sold to the public. Stick with the group as we’ve negotiated heavily with the venue to  be placed in the priority, Waterfront tower rooms, receive complimentary self-parking, and cut that pesky  “resort fee” by 65%! 

•  All hotel reservations, even when placed within our event group’s special discount room block, are an  agreement between the hotel guest and Harrah’s Resort. For further information on accommodations or help  with your hotel reservation contact Harrah’s Resort directly.   

Download the NJ Shade Tree Federation 100th Annual Conference Schedule & Preliminary Program (June 2025)

NJUCF pre-approved: 12 CEUs (6 CEUs/day)

• 1 CEU per session. There are 6 sessions each day. 
• Attendees may earn a maximum of 12 CEUs for 2 days of conference attendance

NJBTE pre-approved for LTEs & LTCOs: 12 CEUs (6 CEUs/day)

NJDEP Pesticide re-certification units, the following afternoon sessions: 

• Thursday Oct 16
  • 4:00-5:00PM Neil Hendrickson's History of Pesticides & the 'Greening' of Arboriculture: 2.0 units, category: CORE
• Friday Oct 17
  • 2:30-3:30PM Mark Ware's Beech Leaf Disease Management Update: 2.0 units, categories: 2, 3A, 8C, 9, PP2
  • 4:00-5:00PM Richard Buckley's 2025 Dead Tree Review: 2.0 units, categories: 2,3A, 8C

CPWM, Certified Public Works Manager credits pre-approved: 12 credit max

• please contact us TREES@NJSTF.ORG for a copy of the full credit/ category breakdown

SAF CFE credits pre-approved: 12 category 1 credits (for full 2-days of conference sessions)

Stay tuned for additional approval updates! 

• August 2025 - the Federation is still awaiting official approvals from:  ISA. Request totals max 12 CEUs (6 CEUs per day) 

NJ Urban & Community Forestry Program's Community Representative (CORE) Training is an in-person, full-day session held concurrently on Conference Day 1, Thursday October 16, 2025. 

• ***There are NO CEUs (zero) provided for NJUCF CORE Training***
• NJUCF CORE Training is reserved seating only. 
• To reserve a seat you must register to attend the NJ Shade Tree Federation 100th Annual Conference and select a conference registration option which includes NJUCF CORE Training. 
• Read more about the Thursday October 16, 2025 NJUCF CORE Training here. 
• Questions about CORE Training? Contact the NJ Urban & Community Forestry Program.  

Discount codes for 20% off NJ Shade Tree Federation 100th Annual Conference Registration were distributed to members of the NJ Shade Tree Federation who paid membership dues in 2025. 

Discount codes expire Monday, September 15, 2025

If you forgot to pay 2025 membership dues, please get in touch and get back into good standing. A late renewal can still add up to significant savings for individuals, groups, and companies! 

• Download a Membership Application/ Renewal Form 
• Need help? Please reach out!