Program Overview

Tree Identification Course

Course Information

The Tree Identification course is a hybrid short course that offers in-depth information and instruction on Manitoba's common tree species, covering naming, classification, and identification of both deciduous and coniferous trees.

Intended Audience

The intended audience for this course includes:

• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborists
• Non-certified Arborists (tree care workers)
• Landscaping & Horticultural Professionals
• Master Gardeners

Course Format

The course format includes:

• Virtual evening sessions
• In-person field and classroom sessions
• Online test via UM Learn platform

Course Schedule

The course schedule is as follows:

• Wednesday, April 22, 2026: Virtual evening session, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
• Wednesday, April 29, 2026: Virtual evening session, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
• Saturday, May 2, 2026: In-person field and classroom session, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Wednesday, May 6, 2026: Test (online via UM Learn platform), 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Fee

The course fee is $400.00, which includes GST.

Instructor

The instructor for this course is Carla Antonation, a practicing Arborist in Winnipeg, MB. Carla graduated from the Greenspace Management program at Red River College and has achieved her Arborist Certification and Tree Risk Assessment Qualification from the International Society of Arboriculture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Prerequisites

There are no required prerequisites needed to register for the course.

University of Manitoba Student Status

You do not need to apply to the University of Manitoba to register and take the course. The course is open to the public.

University of Manitoba Student Number

You will not receive a University of Manitoba student number for taking this course.

University Course Credits

The Tree Identification course is a non-degree
on-credit "short course" and does not provide university course credits.

Tax Receipt

You will not receive a tax receipt for personal income tax purposes.

Academic Course Fees for Those Aged 65+

The academic course fees are not waived for those aged 65+.

Related Courses

You may also be interested in the following courses:

• Arboriculture
• Beekeeping for the Hobbyist
• MB Soils