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Upcoming events

    • 4 Nov 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Jimmy's Santee- 9635 Mission Gorge Rd., Santee
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    November PTCA Meeting: Preparing for the Future of Plant Health Care 

    Join us for an engaging discussion with Ricardo Aguilar as he reviews the top Plant Health Care (PHC) issues of 2025 — from emerging pests and diseases to shifting environmental conditions and client expectations. Ricardo will share key insights on what arborists and landscape professionals should anticipate in the coming year and offer practical strategies to prepare for a successful 2026.

    Stay ahead of the curve and gain tools to strengthen your PHC programs for the seasons ahead.

    Ricardo Aguilar has been a certified QAL applicator since 2006 and an ISA Certified Arborist since 2013.  In 2010, Ricardo and his wife Emily founded Aguilar Plant Care with a mission to provide honest, professional, and science-based Plant and Tree Health Care (PHC) services.  Over the years, Aguilar Plant Care has developed effective treatment programs and management strategies to combat the ever-growing pest and disease challenges that threaten our urban trees and landscapes.

    Fifteen years later, Aguilar Plant Care operates a fleet of 15 specialized PHC trucks and proudly serves a wide range of clients — from small residential properties and large private estates to HOAs, commercial sites, and even Legoland. Our service area now spans all of San Diego and Orange Counties, with growing coverage in parts of Riverside and Los Angeles Counties.

    Today, Ricardo will share insights on the most pressing PHC issues of 2025 and discuss how we can proactively prepare for the challenges ahead in 2026.

    Meeting Details

    Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 

    Location: Jimmy's of Santee

    Time: 5 PM- Board Meeting/6:00 PM Presentation Begins

    Cost:

    $15 Members if pre-registered- be sure to log in for member benefits!

    $35 Non Member/Member Day Of


    • 6 Dec 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
    • the home of Monica Bockman in Claremont
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    Let's celebrate another great year with the Professional Tree Care Association of San Diego!    Join us for dinner and holiday fun!


    A traditional holiday dinner will be served.  Address will be sent just prior to event.


    $50/ Couple

    $25/ Single


    BYOB - please bring your adult beverage of choice.


    Questions?  Call us at 714/639-6516-- or Heather Day of 714.926.6731


    PLEASE RSVP BY 11/28! 



    LET'S HAVE SOME FUN - UGLY SWEATER CONTEST

    (Yes, there will be PRIZES)

       
    • 17 Jan 2026
    • 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Stein Family Farm 1808 F Ave. National City, CA 91950
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    Saturday January 17, 2026   7:30 AM- 2:00PM

    Come join us at The Stein Family Farm in National City for this hands-on demonstration and in the field practice to increase your skills and knowledge of deciduous fruit tree pruning.  This workshop requires your participation in pruning of these trees.

    Workshop Leaders:

    • Kurt Peacock, Consulting Arborist
    • Dave Ephron, Arborist, One Tripp Tree Service
    • Matt Smith, Arborist, Smith Family Tree Service


    Program:

    • We will meet at 7:30AM for coffee and light refreshments
    • A discussion of tools and their care/usage- Proper pruning techniques
    • Status and needs of deciduous fruit at the Stein Farm
    • A brief overview of the “must do” tasks and timing to insure best care for and results from your fruiting trees and shrubs. Included are fertilization, insect and disease identification and IPM
    • Hands on pruning of the trees at the farm until 2 PM


    What to bring Hand pruners, handsaws and gloves. Field attire & proper shoes


    Registration includes Lunch, refreshments, handouts and CEU hours arborist & tree worker.  Please indicate if you are a vegetarian for lunch preference

    Location: Stein Family Farm 1808 F Ave. National City, CA 91950 (street parking)

    Cost: $100.00

    QUESTIONS?

    CALL OR EMAIL Kurt Peacock 619-992-8508 kpeacock1963@gmail.com


    Certified Arborist and Certified Tree Worker 5.0 hours

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