Exam Prep Courses

The New Jersey Society of Licensed Tree Experts will offer four one-day Preparatory / Educational Sessions open to all individuals who either wish to take the Licensed Tree Expert examination, need CEU's, pesticide credits, or just want to update themselves to current problems and solutions. The intense four-day course will cover such topics as Tree Identification, Tree Anatomy, Tree Physiology, Insects, Disease Cycles, General Tree Care and a sample examination plus review.

All those who wish to benefit from this unique opportunity must register by April 4, 2020. Send in the registration form below along with a check, money order, or PO made payable to "NJ Society of LTE" and mail to NJSLTE, 101 West Veterans Highway, Jackson, NJ 08527. Lunch will be provided for those who register by the above deadline. Late registrants MAY be accepted if space and materials are available, however late registrants will not be guaranteed a lunch. Prep Courses will be held RAIN OR SHINE, so dress appropriately!

Due to limited space at sites, handouts and scheduling, registrations are on a first come, first served basis. Class size is limited to 50. Don't get shut out, register now!

Same day registrations will not be accepted, send this in TODAY!

April 18th (Saturday)
Rutgers University, Geiger Center, Turfgrass Education Center, 20 Indyk-Engel Way, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
NOTE: For GPS use 102 Ryders Lane, NOT 20 Indyk-Engel Way
Topics: Plant Pathology, Insect & Disease ID and Life Cycles and Controls, Biotic vs Abiotic Problems, and Plant Health Care

May 2nd (Saturday)
Robert A. Winters Arboretum, Meadow Lakes Meeting Room, 300 Meadow Lakes, East Windsor, NJ 08520
Topic: Tree Identification


May 16th (Saturday)
Robert A. Winters Arboretum, Meadow Lakes Meeting Room, 300 Meadow Lakes, East Windsor, NJ 08520
Topics: Soils, Fertilization, Chemical Compositions, Tree Physiology and Anatomy, Pruning and ANSI A300 and Tree Risk Management


June 6th (Saturday)
Robert A. Winters Arboretum at Meadow Lakes, East Windsor, NJ 08520
Topics: Lab samples, Outdoor sample exam, IPM Practices, Cabling, Bracing, Lightning Protectoin, Plant Selection, Establishment and Mulching. Question and Answer Panel, Sample written exam and review.

Download course information and driving directions: LTE Four 1-Day Prep Sessions Registration Form
LTE Prep Course 1 Agenda
LTE Prep Course 2 Agenda
LTE Prep Courses 3 & 4 Agendas and Driving Directions