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Ascent Event Climbing Competition at the 2026 WAA/DNR Annual Conference
Monday evening at the WAA/DNR Annual conference from 5:30-6:30 pm, right before the blue light special, the WAA TCC will be hosting another ascent event to see who is the fastest climber in GB land. Register Here! What To Bring/What to Expect: Questions: Contact Gary Kohler
Free
WAA Student/Apprentice Conference – April 24-26, 2026
Camp Whitcomb/Mason W294N8436 Camp Whitcomb Rd, Hartland, Wisconsin, United StatesRegistration - Now closed Registration Deadline: Wed. April 22 Includes educational sessions, connections between students and industry professionals, and a fun skills competition between students. Housing for the 2 nights…
$25
WAA Kids’ Climb 2026
Veteran’s Memorial Park 410 N. Lake St., Port Washington, WisconsinVeterans Memorial Park, 410 North Lake Street, Port Washington, WI 53074 This year the Milwaukee Area Kids Climb Task force is holding 3 kids climbs: Port Washington Veterans Park…

2026 WAA Day of Service (Postponed)
Wisconsin Lion's Camp 3834 County Rd A, Rosholt, Wisconsin**WAA May 9th Day of Service Rescheduled**Due to scheduling conflicts, the WAA Day of Service at Rosholt Lions Camp will be re-scheduled to a date to be determined in fall.If any members are interested, there will still be a group of students performing work at the Lions Camp this Friday (May 8) as part of…

WAA Kids’ Climb
Kiwanis Youth Outdoors Day at Kiwanis Lodge on Lake Wazeecha – 3221 80th St S, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Bring your family, children and neighbors for this Kids' Climb event! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED To make these events successful we need help. We are looking for volunteers to help. There are many ways to get…

WAA Kids’ Climb 2026
Fox Point Village Hall 7200 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point, Wisconsin, United StatesFox Point Village Hall, 7200 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Fox Point, WI 53217 This year the Milwaukee Area Kids Climb Task force is holding 3 kids climbs: Port Washington Veterans Park on Saturday, May 2nd. This is part of their annual park clean up event. Fox Point Village Hall on Saturday, June 13th. This…

WAA 2026 Summer Conference
Spanferkel with a Smorgasbord of Arboricultural Knowledge Join us for the WAA Summer Conference and PIG ROAST at the Community Center at Klipstine Park in Ashwaubenon on Tuesday, July 14th. Hope you can make it to this extraordinary educational event! Click the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios. On-line Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July…

ISA Certified Arborist, ISA Certified Arborist Utility Specialist, and ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional Exam – CANCELLED
CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT Registration Deadline: June 22, 2026 Seats Available: 30 Minimum Seating: 5 ISA's NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS Required Registration Steps: If you have questions about your application, please get in touch with ISA. The Chapter does not have access to your application and cannot answer questions related to the application process. Please…

WAA 4th Annual Youth T-Shirt Design Contest
We are pleased to announce the fourth year of our Youth T-shirt contest! We hope all our members will encourage a child between the ages of 8 and 14 years old to submit a drawing. Our 2026 theme will be “Trees for Food" Here are the rules: Tips and Tricks:

WAA 6th Annual Golf Outing
Broadlands Golf Club 18 Augusta Way, North PrairieRegistration Deadline for Teams: August 14
Registration Deadline for Sponsors: August 7$540
2026 WAA Tree Climbing Championship
Legion Park 1212 Charles Street, De Pere, WisconsinClimbers from around WI compete to see who is the best of the best. The best man and best woman climbers will be sent to compete in the ITCC. Legion Park - 1212 Charles St., DePere, WI 54115 Friday will include gear check, walk-through, and ascent and belayed speed climbing events. Saturday will be the…

Emergency Medical Response Training (EMRT) For Tree Care Professionals
OverviewThis course focuses on first aid for tree care professionals and the injuries common on the job site. We split students into groups and practice first aid treatments with each other. A short portion of the course is outside, but 95% of the class is indoors. This is an 8-hour course with a lunch break…

WAA 2026 Fall Seminar
Prairie Center Entrance 1900 S. 18th Ave., West Bend, WisconsinPreserving the Future Please join the WAA for the 2026 Fall Seminar in West Bend at the Prairie Center. The Program Committee has outdone itself again by offering another great line-up for this event. We are offering Two Tracks of Education, one indoors and one outdoors, so dress accordingly. Enjoy catching up with colleagues, while…
$140 – $160
ISA Certified Arborist, ISA Certified Arborist Utility Specialist, and ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional Exam- CANCELLED
(This exam is being held in conjunction with the WAA Fall Seminar, September 30th in West Bend, WI.) Registration Deadline: September 8, 2026 Seats Available: 30 Minimum Seating: 5 ISA's NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS Required Registration Steps: If you have questions about your application, please get in touch with ISA. The Chapter does not have access…

WAA Kids’ Climb 2026
Racine- Riverbend Nature Center 3600 North Green Bay Road, Racine WI 53404, Racine, Wisconsin, United StatesRacine - River Bend Nature Center - 3600 North Green Bay Road, Racine WI 53404 This year the Milwaukee Area Kids Climb Task force is holding 3 kids climbs. Port Washington Veterans Park on Saturday, May 2nd. This is part of their annual park clean up event. Fox Point Village Hall on Saturday,…

2026 WAA Day of Service
Wisconsin Lion's Camp 3834 County Rd A, Rosholt, WisconsinVOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Click here for sign-up genius We are hosting the first 2026 Day of Service at the WI Lion's Camp. The site address is 3834 County Rd A, Rosholt, WI 54473. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7th. Lodging is available at the camp (pillow and sleeping bag) or there is a nearby…

Aerial Rescue Training Workshop
ENSA Access and Rescue 727 E. Veterans Way, Mukwonago, WisconsinWhen a tree worker is injured or incapacitated aloft, typically fellow crew members are the first to respond. An emergency could develop at any time, and tree care professionals must know how to react. Aerial Rescue Training helps protect your workers and meet the aerial rescue training requirements mandated by ANSI Z133.1 and OSHA. This…
$75 – $85
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th St, Milwaukee, WisconsinCourse Location: Hawthorn Glen Nature Center 1130 N 60th Street Milwaukee WI 53208 Registration Fee: ISA Member $675(You must be an ISA member to receive the member discount.) Non-ISA Member $775Exam Retake Only $150Maximum # of Registrants: 20 ALL SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED. If interested in attending a future TRAQ Full Course offering, please submit the…
$675 – $775
SAVE THE DATE: Feb. 14-16, 2027 – WAA/DNR Annual Conference
KI Convention Center 333 Main St., Green Bay, WI, United StatesWe plan on being in-person again this year at the KI Center in Green Bay, WI. It's shaping up to be a fantastic conference! Information will be forthcoming!

SAVE THE DATE: April 23-25, 2027 -2nd Annual WAA Student/Apprentice Conference
Camp Whitcomb/Mason W294N8436 Camp Whitcomb Rd, Hartland, Wisconsin, United StatesCamp Whitcomb/Mason, Hartland Includes educational sessions, connections between students and industry professionals, and a fun skills competition between students. Hope you can make it! More details coming soon.
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