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Tree Tools USA | CPR Class (October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Tree Tools USA presents

CPR Class

October 15, 2026

Phoenix, Arizona

FREE CPR certification class with Ryan Swederski.

Limit of 15 Participants

4 ISA CEUs

For more info / to sign up: 602.263.8892 Office | 602.300.3105 Store Cell

WCISA & ACTC: TRAQ Full Course (October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Western Chapter ISA & Arizona Community Tree Council Present

TRAQ 3.0 Full Course

Phoenix, Arizona

October 20-22, 2026

Schedule
Tuesday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday - 8:00 am - 11:30 am

Course Information
This 3-day course and exam is open to interested parties who meet the prerequisites (see Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Application Guide) and is limited to 20 arborists (first-come/first-served.) The qualification consists of a 2-day educational course followed by a 1/2 day assessment that includes both a written and field component. It is required that you attend the course and successfully complete the assessment in order to receive this qualification.

Registration closes on September 18, 2026 or when class is filled. All payments are due at the time of registration. Cancellation/refund requests must be submitted by September 18, 2026. All applications will be reviewed for approval. Your registration will be finalized via email. NO REFUND OR TRANSFER WILL BE GRANTED AFTER SEPTEMBER 18, 2026

What to do now:
Read the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Application Guide
Register beginning January 13, 2026

What to bring to class:

Your government-issued photo ID
Hard hat and high-visibility vest or shirt.
#2 pencils and clipboard for taking notes.

Please dress for your comfort level indoors and outdoors; we cannot always control the room temperature to suit everyone. Come prepared to spend part of the day outdoors.

Confirmation Packet: ISA will email you a digital copy of the TRAQ Manual prior to the course. Please make sure ISA has your current email address to avoid any delays in getting the manual. The workbook will be provided to you during check-in on the first day.

Prerequisites:
To earn a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification you must hold or have held one of the following prerequisites. Please indicate which prerequisite(s) can be used to verify your eligibility:

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE TO ISA TRAQ ELIGIBILITY:

If you do not hold an ISA Credential nor was ever TRAQ qualified - YOU CANNOT REGISTER FOR THIS TRAQ WORKSHOP.
You must go to My ISA > ISA Credentialing in your ISA Account and submit your eligibility directly to ISA to be approved. If you do not have an ISA account - you will need to create an account.
This will take you to the application page. You can select TRAQ and you will upload your application here.
If you have any questions you will need to direct them to certops@isa-arbor.com

For non-ISA credentials, please submit a copy of a certificate, credential identification card, diploma, or similar documentation.

Current ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified holder registering to re-qualify
ISA Certified Arborist Number
ISA BCMA Number
Society of American Foresters (SAF) Certified Forester
Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Traditional Forestry, or Horticulture Degree from an accredited college or university
Others listed in the TRAQ application guide

Questions: Call Rita Franco at 866.785.8960 or email rita@wcisa.net

Questions: Call Rita Franco at 866.785.8960 or email rita@wcisa.net

Registration:
$675.00 - ISA/WCISA Member
$800.00 - Non-member
Registration deadline is September 18, 2026

CEUs:
14.5 - CA/CTW/MS
6.0 - BCMA-P
6.0 - BCMA-M
2.5 - BCMA-S

Instructors: Kevin Eckert and Jim Flott.

Special Testing Accommodations Request:
If you have a special need and require an accommodation for a course, please complete the Special Accommodation Request Form and submit it to qual@isa-arbor.com. Your request will be reviewed and you will be notified of a determination.

Questions: Call Rita Franco at 866.785.8960 or email rita@wcisa.net

Tree Tools USA | Traffic Safety (October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Tree Tools USA presents

Traffic Safety

October 21, 2026

Phoenix, Arizona

FREE Traffic Safety class with Jason Richard.

Limit of 25 Participants

2 ISA CEUs

For more info / to sign up: 602.263.8892 Office | 602.300.3105 Store Cell

ACTC Water Harvesting for Tree Care (October 23, 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Arizona Community Tree Council Presents

Water Harvesting for Tree Care

Presented by: Emma Stahl-Wert, Owner Effective Sonoran Watersheds AZ

October 23, 2026 | 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Marana, Arizona

Registration Fee: $25

Please join us for a presentation for all who are interested in utilizing water harvesting principles and techniques to support urban trees.

In this presentation, you will learn how to harvest rainwater, stormwater, graywater and air conditioning condensate and safely use these free water resources to grow trees in Arizona's urban environments.

3 ISA CEUs available

Emma grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and earned a degree in Environmental Sustainability before moving to Tucson in 2011 to work in urban agriculture. Inspired by Sonoran Desert ecology, she shifted to plants and water harvesting conservation. After becoming an ISA Certified Arborist, she began teaching and implementing water harvesting practices in 2015. In 2020, she founded Effective Sonoran Watersheds Arizona, specializing in Sonoran Desert landscapes, tree planting, and stormwater infrastructure.

Tree Tools USA | Stihl Chainsaw Safety & Maintenance (October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Tree Tools USA presents

Stihl Chainsaw Safety & Maintenance

October 28, 2026

Phoenix, Arizona

FREE class with Ryder Hart (STIHL Rep).

Limit of 35 Participants

2 ISA CEUs

For more info / to sign up: 602.263.8892 Office | 602.300.3105 Store Cell

ACTC Preparación para el examen de Arbolista Certificado 2 días en Español/2-Day Certified Arborist Review in Spanish (November 05, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:15:00 GMT

El Consejo Comunitario de Árboles de Arizona presenta

ACTC Preparación para el examen de Arbolista Certificado

2 días en Español

5 y 6 de noviembre 2026

7:30am-4:00pm

Ubicación: Phoenix, Arizona

Precio para socios: $180

Precio para no socios: $200

Para más Informacion en Español: Frank Saldana 928-941-2147

Para más información en inglés: Terri Gibbs 602-354-3023

Arizona Community Tree Council Presents

2-Day Certified Arborist Review

en Español

November 5 & 6, 2026

7:30am-4:00pm

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Member: $180

Non-Member: $200

For more information in Spanish: Frank Saldaña 928-941-2147

For more information in English: Terri Gibbs 602-354-3023

¿Qué es la ACTC Preparación para el examen de Arbolista Certificado, 2 días en Español?

El Curso ACTC Preparación para el examen de Arbolista Certificadoes un programa de dos días diseñado para preparar a los estudiantes para tomar el examen de Arbolista Certificado de la ISA. También es una excelente introducción al campo de la arboricultura, así como una gran reseña para los profesionales de la industria. El curso está abierto a todos los estudiantes. Los CEU se ofrecen para arboricultores certificados.

¿Qué voy a aprender?

Las clases cubren los temas de examen más ponderados en la Guía de Estudio de Certificación de Arboristas de la ISA.

Día 1 (5 de noviembre):

Conceptos básicos de poda y biología de árboles: los árboles paisajísticos requieren un mayor nivel de cuidado para mantener su integridad estructural y estética. La poda debe hacerse con una comprensión de la biología de los árboles. Una poda inadecuada puede crear daños duraderos o incluso acortar la vida del árbol.
Manejo del suelo - ¿Qué es el suelo y cómo funciona para los árboles? La razón por la que los árboles están vivos, qué son los nutrientes, cómo el suelo almacena el agua y los nutrientes. Cómo funcionan las enmiendas en el suelo.
Diagnóstico y tratamiento: cómo discernir y evaluar la anormalidad en la apariencia de un árbol comienza con un examen cuidadoso del problema. La identificación de los síntomas específicos del daño y la comprensión de sus causas, permite diagnosticar adecuadamente el problema y seleccionar un tratamiento adecuado.

Día 2 (6 de noviembre):

Revisa los temas del Día 1- Poda, manejo del suelo, diagnóstico y tratamiento.
Gestión de riesgos de los árboles: comprender y abordar los riesgos asociados con los árboles hace que la propiedad sea más segura y prolonga la vida útil del árbol. Analizaremos qué crea el riesgo y las formas de abordar los riesgos asociados con los árboles.
Prácticas de trabajo seguras: requisitos de seguridad y normas ANSII, peligros comunes como caerse de árboles, ser golpeado por árboles o ramas que caen, lesiones por motosierras, astilladoras de madera y líneas eléctricas energizadas. Cómo identificar los riesgos de seguridad y planificar prácticas de trabajo seguras.

¿Qué materiales necesito?

La Nueva 4ª Edición de la Guía de Estudio para la Certificación de Arboristas de la ISA se incluye con su Inscripción Completa.

Más información sobre el examen CAT de la ISA:

Llame a ISA para obtener más detalles al 678-367-0981

La ISA requiere un mínimo de 3 años de experiencia de campo documentada antes de tomar el examen de Arborista Certificado.
La serie del programa ACTC/CAT no incluye la inscripción al examen ni la tarifa del examen.
ACTC no es responsable de su inscripción en el examen
CAT.Para realizar el examen, las personas deben estar registradas directamente en la ISA al menos 3 semanas antes del examen para ser elegibles para la prueba.
El Examen de Arborista Certificado de la ISA también requiere que se pague una tarifa directamente a la ISA.
Por favor, revise los requisitos para realizar el examen en http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/becomeCertified/index.aspx
Llame a ISA para obtener más detalles al 678-367-0981.

What is Certified Arborist Review?
The Certified Arborist Review Course is a two-day program designed to prepare students to take the ISA Certified Arborist exam. It is also an excellent introduction to the field of arboriculture, as well as a great review for industry professionals. The course is open to all students. CEU's are offered for Certified Arborists.

What will I learn?

Classes cover the most heavily weighted exam topics in the ISA Arborists' Certification Study Guide.

Day 1 (November 5):

Pruning and Tree Biology Basics - Landscape trees require a higher level of care to maintain their structural integrity and aesthetics. Pruning must be done with an understanding of tree biology. Improper pruning can create lasting damage or even shorten the tree's life.
Soil Management - What is soil and how it works for trees. The reason trees are alive, what nutrients are, how soil stores water and nutrients. How amendments work in soil.
Diagnosis and Treatment - How to discern and evaluate abnormality in a tree’s appearance begins with a careful examination of the problem. Identifying the specific symptoms of damage and understanding their causes, enables proper diagnose the problem and selection of an appropriate treatment.

Day 2 (November 6):

Review the topics from Day 1- Pruning, soil management, diagnosis and treatment.
Tree Risk Management - Understanding and addressing the risks associated with trees makes property safer and prolongs the life of the tree. We will look at what creates risk and ways to address risks associated with trees.
Safe Work Practices - Safety requirements and ANSII standards, common hazards such as falling from trees, being struck by falling trees or branches, chainsaw injuries, wood chippers, and energized power lines. How to identify safety risks and plan for safe work practices.

What materials do I need?

The New 4th Edition ISA Arborists' Certification Study Guide is included with your Full Registration.

More Info on the ISA CAT Exam: Call ISA for more details at 678-367-0981

The ISA requires a minimum of 3 years documented field experience before taking the Certified Arborist exam.
The ACTC/CAT Program series does not include the exam registration and exam fee.
ACTC is not responsible for your CAT exam registration.
The Certified Arborist Exam is proctored by the ISA.
To take the exam, individuals must be registered directly with the ISA at least 3 weeks prior to the exam to be eligible for testing.
The ISA Certified Arborist Exam also requires a fee to be paid directly to the ISA.
Please review the qualifications for taking the exam at http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/becomeCertified/index.aspx
Call ISA for more details at 678-367-0981

ACTC Palm Safety Basics Training for Beginners / Non-Certified Tree Workers / Non-Members (English & Spanish) (November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Arizona Community Tree Council Presents

Palm Safety Basics Training for Beginners / Non-Certified Tree Workers / Non-Members

Presented in English & Spanish

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Program: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Class limit: 30

FREE for Tree Workers who are:

Beginner Tree Workers
Beginner Palm Trimmers
NOT ISA Certified

This is a demonstrational class.

SCHEDULE

7:30 - 8:00am Check In

8:00 - 9:30am Palm Introduction

9:30 - 11:00am Principles of Palm Pruning

11:00 – 12pm Lunch

12pm 1:30pm Palm Pruning Techniques, Starting from the Top Down

1:30- 3:00pm Palm Safety and Rescue Demonstration in Emergency Situations

PLEASE BRING

a bag lunch
a folding chair
PPE (eye protection and hardhat)
gloves
gaiter

El Consejo Comunitario de Árboles de Arizona presenta

Capacitación Básica Sobre Seguridad en Palmeras para principiantes, trabajadores de árboles no certificados y no miembros

Presentado en ingles y español

Sábado, 7 de noviembre de 2026

Programa: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Ubicación: Phoenix, Arizona

Límite de clase: 30

GRATIS para trabajadores de árboles:

Principiantes
No certificados por ISA

Esta es una clase demostrativa.

PROGRAMA

7:30 - 8:00 a. m. Registro

8:00 - 9:30 a. m. Introducción a las palmeras

9:30 - 11:00 a. m. Principios de la poda de palmeras

11:00 - 12:00 p. m. Almuerzo

12:00 - 1:30 p. m. Técnicas de poda de palmeras, de arriba hacia abajo 1:30 - 3:00 p. m. Demostración de seguridad y rescate en situaciones de emergencia con palmeras

POR FAVOR, TRAIGA:

Almuerzo para llevar
Una silla plegable
Equipo de protección personal (gafas de seguridad y casco)
Guantes
Polainas

ACTC Tree Care for Birds and Wildlife (November 13, 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Arizona Community Tree Council Presents

Tree Care for Birds and Other Wildlife:

Importance of Wildlife in Habitats

November 13, 2026 | 8:00 am – Noon

Phoenix, Arizona

4 ISA CEUs

Registration Fees:

ACTC Member $75

Non-Member $85

The objective of this workshop is to reach a broad audience to promote best practices to reduce impact of tree care on birds and other wildlife, and to increase all values of sustainable forests. Well-trained presenters from Liberty Wildlife will provide encounters with some amazing birds, and teach about the natural history of each animal.

Each attendee will receive the booklet, Tree Care for Wildlife Best Management Practices.

ISA Certified Arborists that complete this course are able to be listed as Wildlife Trained Arborists.

Schedule

7:30 – 8:00 am	Check In
8:00 – 8:30 am	Introduction, Importance of Wildlife in Habitats, Breeding Seasons
8:30 – 9:00 am	Wildlife Laws and Regulations impacting tree work Why birds and wildlife are protected Federal, state, local, and environmental protections Possible consequences when laws are disregarded during tree work
9:00 - 10:00 am	Minimizing Impacts Introduction, Pre-work Inspections, Talking with Tree Owners Why and how these guidelines were developed Identifying quality of habitats and time of year relevant to nesting Identifying training levels to protect wildlife during tree care Prep for each job site When to seek help and permits Identifying signs of wildlife What to do when wildlife conflicts exist First responder actions to protect injured or displaced wildlife Enhancing Habitat Natural and mitigation methods Dead & dying trees Putting your training to work with clients
10:00 – 11:00 am	Outdoor Practice - Pre-work Inspections Inspecting Trees for Risk Factors Influencing Tree Failure Noninfectious Causes of Tree Failure Dead Trees and Branches Infectious Causes of Tree Failure Decay Root and Root Collar Diseases Cankers Tree-Hazard Management Hazard Rating System Hazard Abatement
11:00 am – 12:00 pm	Wildlife Biologists, Wildlife Emergencies & Wildlife Rehab Centers Contacting Wildlife Biologists Wildlife Emergencies Wildlife Rehab Centers Encounters with amazing birds from Liberty Wildlife

In Partnership with:

ACTC Pruning Care for Young and Mature Trees (November 20, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Arizona Community Tree Council presents

Pruning Care for Young and Mature Trees

Friday, November 20, 2026

8:00am – 3:00pm

Tucson, AZ

Member $135 | Non-Member $150

6 ISA CEUs

Participants will obtain an understanding of tree growth and development plus proper pruning methods which lead to an increase in properly pruned trees for long term-care.

This is a Demonstrational class.

Presented by: Randall Port and Pedro Perez

Randall Port is the Program Director with Urban Forestry of Tucson. Randall's certifications and qualifications include:

ALCA Sustainable Landscape (SL)
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA)
ISA Certified Arborist (CA)
ISA Prescription Pruning Qualified Arborist (PPQ)
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)

Pedro Perez is the Owner of The Hood Arborists LLC in Tucson. Pedro's certifications and qualifications include:

ISA Certified Arborist (CA)
ISA Prescription Pruning Qualified Arborist (PPQ)
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)

ACTC Hands-On Aerial Rescue Training (December 04, 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Arizona Community Tree Council presents

Hands-On Aerial Rescue Training

Friday, December 4, 2026

8:00am – 3:00pm

Glendale, AZ

6 ISA CEUs

Prices, Instructors and More Info Coming Soon

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This course prepares climbers for the most likely emergency scenarios. Participants will work through scenarios that may be encountered in the field and how to risk assess, manage the scene, evaluate the injury, and perform climber extraction. Using hands-on experience, our instructors will focus on emergency preparedness and accident prevention.

Other topics to be included are:

First Aid
Self-rescue
Climber extrication, rescuer ascent and work positioning
Most common tree rescue scenarios
Working with first responders

Course Times: 8:00am – 3:00pm; lunch is provided.

Please Bring to Class - IF YOU ARE GOING TO CLIMB

Hardhat
Safety glasses
Appropriate footwear
Climbing harness
Work position lanyard, climbing line, ascending device

Please Bring to Class - IF YOU ARE GOING TO OBSERVE ONLY

Hardhat
Safety glasses
Appropriate footwear

We will be outside all day and under the trees so everyone must have a hardhat and safety glasses.

CEUs: Earn 6 ISA CEUs

International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborists, Utility Specialists, Municipal Specialists, and Tree Workers will be eligible to receive CEUs

ACTC Executive Board Meeting (December 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

ACTC Executive Board Meeting

Thursday, December 10, 2025

Meeting via Zoom

The ACTC Executive Board meets every other month via Zoom.

Meet the ACTC Executive Board Members

ACTC Firewise: Reducing Wildfire Risk (December 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Arizona Community Tree Council Presents

Firewise: Reducing Wildfire Risk

December 11, 2026

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Online Webinar

Member: FREE | Non-Member: $20

Presented by Wade Ward of the APS Fire Mitigation Program and DFFM-Firewise