Events

WAA Kids’ Climb
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 Bring your family, children and neighbors for this Kids' Climb event! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED To make these events successful we need help. We need volunteers to be on the ground and also up in the tree. Tasks include: helping parents…

2025 Urban Forestry Workshop
The 2025 Urban Forestry Workshop topic is Invasive Species Plant Identification and Management. This workshop will be held this fall in six locations throughout the State. Each location will include morning classroom instruction followed by hands-on field demonstrations in the afternoon. The cost of the workshop is $40 per person, discounted from $70 due to…

WAA 2025 Fall Seminar
Army Lake Camp & Retreat Center N8725 Army Lake Rd., East Troy, WisconsinManaging Trees From Above and Below Please join the WAA at our next Fall Seminar in East Troy, WI to learn a lot and earn your much needed CEUs at Army Lake Camp & Retreat Center. We are offering two tracks of education, one indoors and one outdoors, so dress accordingly. We hope to see…
$140 – $160
ISA Certified Arborist, ISA Certified Arborist Utility Specialist, and ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional Exam CANCELLED
Army Lake Camp & Retreat Center N8725 Army Lake Rd., East Troy, WisconsinCANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT Registration Deadline: September 16, 2025 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…

TREE Fund Webinars
Policy Strategies to Value and Retain Mature Urban Trees on Private Lands Tuesday, October 14, 2025 @ 12:00pm CST As a lawyer and planner, JD Brown explores the intersection of urban planning and policy frameworks to help cities nurture abundant, biodiverse, and equitably accessible nature. He has authored an array of guiding documents to assist…

2025 International Tree Climbing Championship
Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND The International Tree Climbing Championship (ITCC) provides a competitive but educational opportunity for working arborists around the globe to demonstrate and exchange new climbing techniques and equipment, as well as safe work practices. The ITCC also increases the interaction between ISA chapters and Associate Organizations and members, and provides positive public exposure…

ISA 2025 Annual International Conference in Christchurch, New Zealand
Nau mai, haere mai – Welcome! Mark your calendars to join us in Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand for the ISA 2025 Annual International Conference. The ISA Annual International Conference offers a forum for participants to learn and network with others in the arboricultural profession. This event provides a lineup of keynote speakers and educational breakout…
$585
TREE Fund Webinars
Optimizing Tree Responses to Root Pruning in Mature Trees Tuesday, November 4, 2025 @ 2:00pm CST Justin Morgenroth will present on his research titled, “Optimizing Tree Responses to Root Pruning in Mature Trees.” Registration is open here

TCI Expo 2025
America's Center Convention Complex 701 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, Missouri, United StatesTCI EXPO 2025 St. Louis Missouri Join us in St. Louis for TCI Expo 25, the largest and most comprehensive trade show and conference in the tree care industry. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, this is your gateway to cutting-edge education, state-of-the-art equipment, and exciting events. More information to come...

Electrical Hazards Awareness and Education Training For Arborists (EHAT)
Urban Ecology Center 1500 E. Park Place, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesUrban Ecology Center in Milwaukee - Riverside Park Community Room 1500 E. Park Pl., Milwaukee, WI 53211 Reduced Rate EHAT Training for WAA Members! This is a special training opportunity for WAA members and non members. WAA members receive a greatly reduced rate. Take advantage of this electrical hazard training. This knowledge-based course will consist…

2025 Partners in Community Forestry Conference
Location: Henderson, Nevada. This gathering unites passionate individuals, communities, organizations, and leaders to explore innovative solutions, share insights, and collaborate on the future of urban forestry. Join leaders across the industry as we focus on strengthening the bonds between people and trees, fostering sustainable practices, and creating green, thriving urban landscapes. Keep an eye on…

ISA 2025 VIRTUAL EVENT
Learn more with the ISA 2025 Virtual Event! As 2025 wraps up, ISA has one final event for this year. The ISA 2025 Virtual Event will be held from 24 November through 8 December. Registration is now open through 21 November. SELECT WAA AS YOUR CHAPTER WHEN YOU REGISTER! Register now! Essentials to know about…

2025 ASCA Annual Conference
La Cantera Resort & Spa 16641 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio, Texas, United StatesIn San Antonio, TX. Information will be forthcoming.

TREE Fund Webinars
Assessing the Mechanical, Physiological and Carbon Accounting Effects of Different Pruning Regimens Tuesday, December 9, 2025 @ 12:00pm CST Stella Dee with University of Massachusetts- Amherst will present her project, “Assessing the Mechanical, Physiological and Carbon Accounting Effects of Different Pruning Regimens”. Registration is open here

ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United StatesCourse Location: Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center Meeting Room UW - Stevens Point 2419 North Point Drive …
$675 – $775Cranes 101 – National Crane Operator Class
Cranes 101 is excited to bring our National Crane Operator Class to Racine, WI, from December 15-17 – the perfect opportunity to end the year with a nationally recognized certification! Valid in all 50 states for a 5-year certification Course Highlights: End-of-Year Special Pricing: Normally $2,195.00 Only $1,995.00 per student – Save $200! Benefits are:…
$1995
2026 WAA Day of Service Applications Due
Please fill out this application at the link below. 2026 WAA Day of Service Application - CLICK HERE

Winter Identification and Management of Woody Species
Riveredge Nature Center 4458 County HWY Y, Saukville, Wisconsin, United StatesLearn how to identify, manage, and monitor trees and shrubs during the dormant season with Riveredge restoration ecologists. The first half of the morning will be spent indoors reviewing a large collection of freshly cut live specimens by fruit, bud, twig, branch, bark, and trunk. In the afternoon, we will take the course outside to…

2026 Certified Arborist Study Group
5 Week Workshop - Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 15 - February 12, 2025. Every Tuesday and Thursday will be 6:30pm - 9:00pm. Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions), we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam. The following week (Monday, February 16th), we will be offering a…

Restoring Your Woodland Class 1: Know Your Enemy- Invasive Plant ID & Property Assessment
Riveredge Nature Center 4458 County HWY Y, Saukville, Wisconsin, United StatesThe first step in taking back your woodland is knowing what you’re up against. This foundational class will train you to identify the “top tier” invasive threats in our counties woodlands—from woody invasive species (buckthorn, honeysuckle, barberry, autumn olive) to herbaceous (garlic mustard, dame’s rocket, celindine, burdock). Using live samples, we’ll show you the key…
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