Discover Millborn Farm, up-and-coming home of
MAA’s Arboriculture Learning Hub!

Tree & Pest Identification Tours:
What Can We Learn from the Mature Trees of Millborn Farm?

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Millborn Farm Reservation 
97 Bullard Street 
Sherborn, MA

Be among the first to experience the MAA Arboriculture Learning Hub at Millborn Farm Reservation.

Join fellow arborists for an exclusive field workshop at this newly restored and preserved historic landscape. From towering specimen trees to hidden woodland treasures, Millborn Farm Reservation offers a rare opportunity to study post-agricultural trees in the setting where they have thrived for generations.

This inaugural educational program showcases the MAA's growing relationship with The Trustees at Millborn Farm Reservation, and our shared commitment to hands-on learning, environmental stewardship, and advancing the practice of arboriculture.

Tree Identification Tour

Joann Vieira 
Director of Horticulture, The Trustees

Explore the formal gardens and woodland trails of Millborn Farm while sharpening your tree identification skills. Joann will highlight the property's diverse collection of native and ornamental species, including rare specimens and centuries-old trees that tell the story of this extraordinary landscape. Whether you're refreshing the fundamentals or expanding your knowledge, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the history, ecology, and beauty of these remarkable trees.

Tree Pest Identification & Management

Tawny Simisky
Extension Entomologist, UMass Extension

As we explore Millborn Farm's historic landscape, Tawny will identify signs of both invasive and native insect pests affecting trees throughout New England. Learn how to recognize emerging issues in the field, understand current pest pressures, and discuss practical management strategies that can be applied in your own work.

Why Attend?

• Be among the first to experience the future home of MAA’s Arboriculture Learning Hub at Millborn Farm Reservation.

• Explore a beautifully preserved 195-acre property featuring exceptional mature and historic trees.

• Strengthen your tree and pest identification skills through hands-on field instruction.

• Learn directly from experts representing The Trustees and UMass Extension.

• Earn 2 MCA education credits, 2 ISA credits & MDAR Pesticide Credit

To ensure an engaging, field-based learning experience, registration is limited to 60 participants. Reserve your spot early and be part of the next chapter in MAA's educational programming at Millborn Farm.

Schedule

12:30 p.m. Registration

1:00 p.m.  1st tour: Tree ID or Pest ID & Management 

2:15 p.m.  2nd tour: Tree ID or Pest ID & Management

3:30 p.m. Q&A w/ Joann Vieira and Tawny Simisky 

4:00 p.m. Workshop Ends

Tours are one hour long and will be offered concurrently. You will be given a group assignment at registration.  Each group will participate in one tour (e.g. Tree ID) at 1:00 p.m., followed by a second tour (e.g. Pest ID) at 2:15 p.m.

This workshop will be held rain or shine. Come prepared with appropriate attire for this outdoor workshop including proper footwear and bug spray. Please bring a hand lens or other magnification for the Pest ID tour, if available.

Learn more about MAA’s role at Millborn Farm Reservation