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• 2025 ACTC SPONSOR Sign Up

  • Start
    February 12, 2025
  • End
    December 31, 2025
  • Location
    Arizona

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  BECOME A SPONSOR or EXHIBITOR TODAY

  
  

  SpoNSORSHIP TYPES AND BENEFITS

  

  
  

  
  

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  QUESTIONS:  PLEASE CONTACT US AT  (315) 335 2108

  
  

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• 2025 TCC SEEKING VOLUNTEERS - ACTC TREE CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIP

  • When
    May 03, 2025
  •  
    6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Bonsall Park-Glendale, AZ

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  Volunteer Job Descriptions
  

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• 2025 CLIMBER REGISTRATION Tree Climbing Championship

  • When
    May 03, 2025
  •  
    6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Bonsall Park, Glendale
  • Spaces left
    1

  Registration is closed

  
  

  Climber registration opened on February 14 with limited spots available on a first-come, first-served basis. Through February 28, registration, and the Waitlist, will be open to only Arizona residents.  On March 1, if spots remain, out-of-state climbers will be eligible to register; or sign up for the Waitlist if spots fill up. If all climber participant spots are taken, we encourage you to sign up for the Waitlist.  There is the possibility that one or more registrants may cancel.  ACTC Admin will notify individuals on the waitlist regarding their place on the list, and if/when a spot opens up. Beginning March 1, if all climber participant spots are taken, Out-of state climbers may sign up for the Waitlist.  To secure a spot, the registration fee must be paid at the time of registration. Arizona residents must provide a valid Arizona ID at the time of registration.

  
  

  EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION, FEB 14TH - FEB 28TH

  Arizona Residents only (must show proof of residency)

  • ACTC Member:  $250

  • Non-ACTC Member:  $300

  • Up to 25 climbers will be accepted to compete; a waitlist will be used if needed.

  
  

  OPEN REGISTRATION, MARCH 1ST

  • ACTC Member $300

  • Non-ACTC Member: $350

  • Open to non-Arizona residents, a waitlist will be used if needed.

  
  

  CLIMBER COMPETITOR REGISTRATION FEES INCLUDE

  Friday, May 2nd: 

  • Gear Inspection

  • Competition Shirt

  • Light Dinner

  
  

  Saturday, May 3rd: 

  • Competition Day 
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Awards Presentation and cookout*
  • Participation “Swag” Bag**

  *Optional extra meals for family members are available for purchase 

  **To receive your Participation "Swag" Bag, competitor must compete

  
  

  COMPETITION FORMAT

  • Climbers will compete in teams of 5, randomly selected through a lottery
  • Each team will be provided a schedule, determining their teams event running order
  • The overall top 3 Arizona climbers will compete in the Master Climb
  • The winner of the Master Climb will be crowned Arizona Tree Climbing Champion
  • The Tree Climbing Champion will receive a paid entry into the WCISA Tree Climbing Championship

  
  

  CLIMBER ACCEPTANCE & REGISTRATION
  

  • Climber registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first serve basis

  • Early bird registrations, Feb 14th to Feb 28th, will be for Arizona residents ONLY

  • Up to 25 climbers will be accepted to compete; a waitlist will be used, if needed

  • Open registration will begin March 1st, open to non-Arizona residents

  • Accepted Climbers will need to submit a completed, CLIMBER PACKET by April 19th

  • A CLIMBER PACKET consists of the following:

  Completed Online Registration form (all fields / questions answered)
  Full Registration Payment
  Signed Waiver 
  Gear Check Form
  Other Necessary Information Requests from ACTC
  

  • If an accepted climber does not submit the required payment and completed Climber Packet by April 19th, the climber registration will be cancelled, and the open spot will then be offered to the next person on the waitlist

  
  

  EVENT REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY

  • SUBSTITUTIONS / REPLACEMENTS are NOT allowed
  • You may NOT substitute another climber for your cancelled spot
  • Refund requests for Climber Registration fees must be submitted in writing via email or mail before April 25th to receive a refund

  

  FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

  Luke Clemence

  315-335-7398

  events@aztrees.org

  

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• 2025 TCC ACTC SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS - TREE FESTIVAL & CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIP

  • When
    May 03, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Glendale, Arizona-Bonsall Park
  • Registered
    13 registrants

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  SPONSORSHIP / EXHIBITOR

  TREE FESTIVAL & CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIP
  

  

  Why Be a Sponsor & Exhibitor?

  • Help facilitate Arizona's best climbers to participate in the sport they love and in doing so raise awareness of the industry to the greater community. 

  • Position your company as an industry & community leader supporting the Arizona urban landscape

  • Reach community members in a cost-effective way
    

  • Promote your organization or business to the 2,000 people who receive our newsletter
    

  • Support the important work of the Arizona Community Tree Council

  
  

  
  

  SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - SEE BELOW:

  Title Sponsor $5,000.00

  • Premium Recognition for event on website, signage, printed materials and social media
  • Logo on Event Shirts
  • Breakfast and Lunch for 2 individuals 
  • Exhibit Table and 2 chairs at event 
  • Award Presentation Opportunity
  • Annual Membership for 10 individuals

  Meal Sponsor $2,500.00 (3 AVAILABLE)

  • Exclusive Sponsor of Meal
  • Recognition on website and signage
  • Logo 'ed sticker on food items
  • Breakfast and Lunch for 2 individuals for both days
  • Exhibit Table at event (if selling a product or service at the Festival, a Vendor Permit from the City of Tucson is required)
  • Annual Membership for 5 individuals

  Master Climb Sponsor -ARBORWORKS

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  Photography Sponsor $750.00

  • Exhibit Table and 2 chairs at event 
  • Lunch for 2 individuals 
  • Watermark sponsor name on all photos 
  • Name & Logo on ACTC website and signage

  
  

  Climb Sponsor-$750.00 (5 AVAILABLE)

  • Recognition at the Climb you sponsor

  • Name & Logo on ACTC website and signage

  • Logo on event shirts

  • Lunch for 2 individuals

  • Exhibit Table and 2 chairs at the event

  
  

  Gear Check Sponsor-$500

  • Recognition at Gear check

  • Name & Logo on ACTC website and signage

  • Lunch for 2 individuals

  • Exhibit Table and 2 chairs at the event

  
  

  Exhibitor/Vendor $100

  • Exhibit Table and 2 chairs at the event
  • Lunch for 2 individuals
  • Name & Logo on ACTC website and signage

  
  

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• 2025 Annual Desert Horticulture Conference

  • When
    May 09, 2025
  • Location
    Tucson, Arizona

  2025 Annual Desert Horticulture Conference

  
  

  May 9, 2025

  Tucson, Arizona

  Discover the latest in desert horticulture at the 34th Annual Desert Horticulture Conference held in Tucson. The event features a full day of expert-led sessions, divided into three key focus areas: Plant & Design, Plant Health, and Water & Urban Landscapes. 
  

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• Magnificent Tree Measuring Workshop

  • When
    May 10, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    University of Arizona; 1064 E Lowell St, Tucson, AZ 85719

  Magnificent Tree Measuring Workshop
  

  Saturday, May 10th 8am to 10:30am University of Arizona Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building (ENR2) 1064 E Lowell St, Tucson, AZ 85719 Register All tree lovers are invited to learn how to measure trees so that they can nominate the magnificent trees they love in their communities! Join us at this workshop to learn about what it means when a tree is designated a Champion, Heritage, or Witness Tree. You will gain hands-on practice using professional forestry tools to measure tree height, canopy, and trunk circumference. This workshop is open to the public and requires pre-registration as space is limited. You can register here.  What to bring: Be prepared for warm weather! Our learning space is indoors, but we will move outside to walk around and measure trees that are part of the Campus Arboretum. Please bring water, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and anything else you might need to remain comfortable during the hands-on portion of the morning.  See flyer for further details!  Download Flyer  Arizona's Magnificent Tree Program recognizes those trees throughout our state that stand apart from the rest! The program helps connect us to trees, increases awareness of the field of forestry and urban forestry and encourages people to pay attention to trees as critical ecosystem species.

  
  

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• Advanced Citrus Management | Manejo Avanzado de Cítricos

  • When
    May 16, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Location
    U of A Cooperative Extension Office 4341 E Broadway Rd Phoenix, AZ 85040

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  Arizona Community Tree Council Presents

  Advanced Citrus Management | Manejo Avanzado de Cítricos

  
  

      Live Spanish Translation available

  Traducción en vivo al español disponible

  Friday, May 16, 2025

  Phoenix, AZ

  8:00am - 12:15 pm

  4 ISA CEUs Available

  
  

  Registration Rates

  Before May 1:  $75

  May 1 to May 15:  $85

  Master Gardener:  $45

  Discounts for groups of 6 more! Call us 602-354-3023

  
  

  Location

  U of A Cooperative Extension Office

  4341 E Broadway Rd 

  Phoenix, AZ 85040

  
  

  Class Descripton

  Guidelines and proper methods for citrus tree management in Arizona will be presented. Participants will obtain an understanding of citrus tree care, growth and development, pruning, maintenance, fertilization and irrigation. He will also provide an update regarding the spread and status of the Citrus Greening Disease in Arizona.

  Class Schedule

  7:15 - 8:00 am | Check In

  8:00 - 10:00 am | Basic guidelines and proper methods for citrus tree care in Arizona

  10:00 - 1015 am | Break

  10:15 am - Noon | Update on the spread and status of the Citrus Greening Disease in Arizona

  Noon - 12:15 pm | Review, Questions & Answers, CEU sign in

  
  

  Our Presenter Glenn Wright is employed with the University of Arizona Extension office in Yuma, Arizona. His current activities include developing field research and educational programs that benefit fruit growers and others, editing a newsletter, serving as an information resource to the citrus industry, and testing new citrus and deciduous varieties and rootstocks.

  Additionally, he is responsible for developing and teaching a formal course on citrus production which is offered to students at Arizona Western College in Yuma.

  
  
  

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  Manejo Avanzado de Cítricos

  
  

      Live Spanish Translation available

  Traducción en vivo al español disponible

  Viernes, 16 de mayo de 2025

  Phoenix, AZ 8:00 am - 12:15 pm

  4 CEU de ISA disponibles

  
  

  Tarifas de inscripción

  Antes del 1 de mayo: $75

  Del 1 al 15 de mayo: $85

  Ubicación

  Oficina de Extensión Cooperativa de la Universidad de Arizona

  4341 E Broadway Rd Phoenix, AZ 85040

  
  

  Descripción de la clase

  Se presentarán las directrices y los métodos adecuados para el manejo de árboles de cítricos en Arizona. Los participantes comprenderán el cuidado, crecimiento y desarrollo de los árboles de cítricos, la poda, el mantenimiento, la fertilización y el riego. También se brindará información actualizada sobre la propagación y el estado de la enfermedad del enverdecimiento de los cítricos en Arizona.

  
  

  Horario de la clase

  7:15 - 8:00 a. m. | Entrada

  8:00 - 10:00 a. m. | Directrices básicas y métodos adecuados para el cuidado de árboles de cítricos en Arizona

  10:00 - 10:15 a. m. | Descanso

  10:15 a. m. - 12:00 a. m. | Actualización sobre la propagación y el estado de la enfermedad del enverdecimiento de los cítricos en Arizona

  12:00 p. m. - 12:15 p. m. | Repaso, preguntas y respuestas, inicio de sesión en CEU

  Nuestro presentador Glenn Wright trabaja en la oficina de Extensión de la Universidad de Arizona en Yuma, Arizona. Sus actividades actuales incluyen el desarrollo de investigaciones de campo y programas educativos que benefician a fruticultores y otros, la edición de un boletín informativo, la prestación de servicios de información a la industria citrícola y el ensayo de nuevas variedades y portainjertos de cítricos y caducifolios.

  Además, es responsable de desarrollar y enseñar un curso formal sobre producción de cítricos que se ofrece a los estudiantes del Arizona Western College en Yuma.

  
  

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• ACTC Spanish Only: Proper Tree Care for Tree Workers and Municipal Workers | Cuidado Adecuado de los Árboles para Trabajadores de Árboles y Trabajadores Municipales

  • When
    May 23, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Nogales, Arizona

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  Arizona Community Tree Council Presents

  ACTC Spanish Only: Proper Tree Care for Tree Workers and Municipal Workers 

  ACTC Solo español:  Cuidado Adecuado de los Árboles para Trabajadores de Árboles y Trabajadores Municipales

  
  

  Friday, May 23, 2025

  Nogales, AZ

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  8:00am - 3:00 pm

  6 ISA CEUs Disponible

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  Class Description
  Proper planting and maintenance of trees is essential to receiving the maximum benefit of a healthy urban canopy. Participants will learn the essentials of the proper tree care for the trees that make up the community's green infrastructure.

  
  Descripción de clase
  La plantación y el mantenimiento adecuados de los árboles son esenciales para obtener el máximo beneficio de una vegetación urbana saludable. Los participantes aprenderán los fundamentos del cuidado adecuado de los árboles que conforman la infraestructura verde de la comunidad.

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• SHADE 2025

  • When
    August 15, 2025
  •  
    6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Glendale, Arizona

  

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  2025 SHADE Conference

  Friday, August 15

  Rennaissance Hotel Glendale

  
  

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• 2025 Annual Conference & Pest Management Workshop

  • Start
    September 11, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    September 12, 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Prescott Resort Conference Center, Prescott, Arizona

  2025 Annual Conference & Pest Management Workshop September 11 & 12, 2025 (Thursday & Friday)

  We are heading back to Prescott!

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• ISA - Certified Arborist Exam

  • When
    September 12, 2025
  • Location
    Prescott, Arizona

  
  

  International Society of Arboriculture

  Certified Arborist Exam

  Friday, September 12, 2025

  The Certified Arborist Exam is proctored by ISA, the International Society of Arboriculture. 

  To take the exam, individuals must be enrolled directly with the ISA.

  This is only an IN-PERSON EVENT

  The ISA Certified Arborist Exam also requires a fee to be paid directly to the ISA. 

  PLEASE CHECK WITH ISA FOR THE ENROLLMENT DEADLINE

  
  

  For details, call ISA at 678-367-0981 or visit the ISA website.

  
  

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