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We provide education and training for tree workers and professionals. Our education programs provide the required continuing education units (CEUs) needed for tree professionals with ISA, PMD, and NATS certifications and are also open to anyone who wants to become certified or just know more about trees.

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    • January 30, 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • March 06, 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • Mesa, Arizona
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    Arizona Community Tree Council  Presents 

    2026 Certified Arborist Training and Review

    a 6-Class Course designed to prepare tree-care industry workers for the ISA Certified Arborist Exam

    Location:  Mesa, Arizona

    NOTE: A reminder email will be sent the week of the first day of class, and will include the exact location of the class.

    Training Class Dates:

    • Friday, January 30, 2026; 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (6 CEUs)
    • Friday, February 6, 2026; 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (6 CEUs)
    • Friday, February 13, 2026; 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (6 CEUs)
    • Friday, February 20, 2026; 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (6 CEUs)
    • Friday, February 27, 2026; 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (6 CEUs)
    • Friday, March 6, 2026; 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (6 CEUs)

    view weekly schedule


     

    Exam Date:

    Saturday, March 7, 2026

    What is Certified Arborist Training (CAT)?
    The Certified Arborist Training Course is a series of classes 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 professions. The course is open to all students. CEU's are offered for Certified Arborists.

    What will I learn?
    Classes cover all chapters in the ISA Arborists' Certification Study Guide.

    What materials do I need?

    The ISA Arborists' Certification Study Guide is included with your Full Registration. (All Daily Registrants are required to provide their own ISA Arborists' Certification Study Guide, and may purchase from ACTC or ISA)


    What if I am unable to attend all 6 classes? 

    Daily Registration is available. The ISA Arborists' Certification Study Guide is not included in the daily registration.  Daily registrants are required to provide their own ISA Arborists' Certification Study Guide. The ISA Arborists' Certification Study Guide may be purchased through your CAT Registration, or from the ISA Online Store.


    More Info on the ISA Certified Arborist Exam: 

    Call ISA for more questions and details at 678-367-0981

    •  There are limited seats for the exam.
    •  It is recommended to begin the Exam Application process as early as possible.
    •  It can take time to submit the paperwork and receive approval to register to take the exam.
    • To take the exam, individuals must apply directly with the ISA approximately 4 weeks prior to the exam to be eligible for testing.  Please follow up with ISA regarding the deadline for the scheduled exam of your preference.
    • The ISA requires a minimum of 3 years documented field experience before taking the Certified Arborist exam. If you are a self-employed business owner, a minimum of 36 months of invoicing is required.
    • The ACTC/CAT Program series does not include the exam application and exam fee.
    • ACTC is not responsible for your Certified Arborist Exam Application.
    • The Certified Arborist Exam is proctored by the ISA. 
    • The ISA Certified Arborist Exam requires an Exam Application and Exam Fee to be paid directly to the ISA. 

    Call ISA for more details at 678-367-0981


    • March 07, 2026
    • Mesa, Arizona


    International Society of Arboriculture

    Certified Arborist Exam

    Saturday, March 7, 2026

    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


    More Info on the ISA Certified Arborist Exam: 

    Call ISA for more questions and details at 678-367-0981

    •  There are limited seats for the exam.
    •  It is recommended to begin the Exam Application process as early as possible.
    •  It can take time to submit the paperwork and receive approval to register to take the exam.
    • To take the exam, individuals must apply directly with the ISA approximately 4 weeks prior to the exam to be eligible for testing.  Please follow up with ISA regarding the deadline for the scheduled exam of your preference.
    • The ISA requires a minimum of 3 years documented field experience before taking the Certified Arborist exam. If you are a self-employed business owner, a minimum of 36 months of invoicing is required.
    • The ACTC/CAT Program series does not include the exam application and exam fee.
    • ACTC is not responsible for your Certified Arborist Exam Application.
    • The Certified Arborist Exam is proctored by the ISA. 
    • The ISA Certified Arborist Exam requires an Exam Application and Exam Fee to be paid directly to the ISA. 

    Call ISA for more details at 678-367-0981


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


    • March 11, 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Cottonwood, Arizona

    The Arizona Department of Agriculture-

    Office of Pest Management (OPM) presents

    FREE 6-hour OPM / PMD Continuing Education Class

    (Cottonwood)

     

    March 11, 2026 | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

    City of Cottonwood Recreation Center

    150 S. 6th Street, Cottonwood, Arizona

    FREE Class | Pre-Registration Required

    There is no cost for the course, but pre-registration is required and must be received by the OPM one week prior to the class.

    Seating is limited to the first 124 registrants.

    Please register early to secure a spot.

    Attendees must present a valid ID to be admited into the class.

    Check In will commence at 8:00 AM.

    To register for any of the above course, login to your “MyPMD for individuals” account and click on the “Register PMD CEU Class” menu item.  Should you have any questions, please contact 602-542-4373 and select option #3.


    Free Class also offered:

    March 31 in Tucson

    April 28 in Yuma

    • March 12, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Yuma, Arizona
    Register


    ACTC Board Meeting

    Thursday, March 12, 2025

    Yuma, Arizona

     

    The ACTC Board meets every other month in person in various cities across the state. All ACTC Members are invited and welcome to attend.

    Meet the ACTC Board Members


    • March 13, 2026
    • 6:00 AM
    • March 14, 2026
    • 6:00 PM
    • Joe Henry Memorial Park, Yuma, Arizona
    Register

    Arizona Community Tree Council

    2026 Tree Climbing Championship

    Joe Henry Memorial Park | Yuma, AZ

    SATURDAY MARCH 14, 2026


    CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

    Volunteers needed for

    Friday March 13

    • Tree prep and Event setup and Competitor Gear check 


    Saturday March 14

    • Climbing competition


    VOLUNTEER Positions Needed:

    Qualified Judges (Certified Arborists)

    Scorekeepers

    Runners

    Climb Techs

    Event Stewards

    Tree Site Prep & Climb Set Up

    Climb Take Down & Clean Up

    Other Positions



    VOLUNTEERS will be provided with:

    • Meals
    • Event shirt
    • Earn CEU's
    • Key volunteers will be provided with hotel accommodation


    FREE CAMPING AVAILABLE ONSITE





    • March 14, 2026
    • 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Joe Henry Memorial Park, Yuma, Arizona
    Register

    Arizona Community Tree Council Presents 


     2026 Tree Climbing Championship

     March 14, 2026

    (March 13, Gear Inspection for All)

    Joe Henry Memorial Park, Yuma, AZ 


    CLIMBER SIGN-UP

    Up to 25 Climbers will be accepted 


    FREE CAMPING AVAILABLE

    Free tent or RV camping for climbers/volunteers

    Climber registration OPEN with 25 limited spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.

    • 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.


      OPEN REGISTRATION for Arizona & Out of State Residents, February 1, 2026

      • ACTC Member (Arizona or non-Arizona resident): $200

      • Non-ACTC Member (Arizona or non-Arizona resident): $225

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


      CLIMBER COMPETITOR REGISTRATION FEES INCLUDE

      Friday, March 13: 

      • Gear Inspection

      • Light Dinner

      Saturday, March 14: 

      • Competition Day
      • Breakfast
      • Lunch
      • Snacks
      • Awards Presentation and cookout*
      • Participant “Swag” Bag**
      *Optional extra meals for family members are available for purchase 
      **To be eligible to receive the Participant "Swag" Bag, competitors are required to participate.


        COMPETITION FORMAT

        • Climbers will compete in teams of up to 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
        • Only climbers who are Arizona residents are allowed to 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
          • Up to 25 climbers will be accepted to compete; a waitlist will be used, if needed
          • Accepted Climbers will need to submit a completed, CLIMBER PACKET by March 2, 2026
          • 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 March 2, 2026, 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 March 6, 2026 to receive a refund

            FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

            Luke Clemence

            315-335-7398

            events@aztrees.org


            MORE INFO

            BECOME A VOLUNTEER

            EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR INFO

            • March 14, 2026
            • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
            • Joe Henry Memorial Park, Yuma, Arizona
            Register


            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






            • March 20, 2026
            • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
            • Online
            Register


            Friday, March 20, 2026

            10:00am - Noon

            Online Webinar

            Member: FREE  |  Non-Member: $20

            up to 2 ISA CEUs available

             


            Can we use native vegetation to bring back the rain?  

            Hear from Denise Devynck of the Utah Valley Permaculture Classroom Gardens and Greenhouse as she shares her research and experiences in this interesting and informative webinar.

            Denise Devynck is a passionate advocate for revegetation and permaculture, focusing on restoring native vegetation to combat climate change and improve water retention. Her work at the Utah Valley Permaculture Classroom Gardens and Greenhouse has been instrumental in this effort. Devynck's approach involves planting native trees and shrubs that are well-suited to Utah's unique climate, which includes harsh winters and dry summers. Her research and experiences have led her to believe that revegetation can significantly impact the environment and the local ecosystem.

                • March 28, 2026
                • 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
                • Tucson, Arizona
                • 12
                Register

                Arizona Community Tree Council Presents

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

                 

                Presented in English & Spanish

                Saturday, March 28, 2026

                Program:  8:00 am - 3:00 pm

                Location:  Tucson, 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, 28 de marzo de 2026

                Programa: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

                Ubicación: Tucson, 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
                • March 31, 2026
                • 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
                • Tucson, Arizona

                The Arizona Department of Agriculture-

                Office of Pest Management (OPM) presents

                FREE 6-hour OPM / PMD Continuing Education Class

                (Tucson)

                 

                March 31, 2026 | 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM

                Oro Valley Community Center

                10555 N. La Canada Dr

                Oro Valley, Tucson, Arizona 

                FREE Class | Pre-Registration Required

                There is no cost for the course, but pre-registration is required and must be received by the OPM one week prior to the class.

                Seating is limited to the first 75 registrants.

                Please register early to secure a spot.

                Attendees must present a valid ID to be admited into the class.

                Check In will commence at 9:00 AM.

                To register for any of the above course, login to your “MyPMD for individuals” account and click on the “Register PMD CEU Class” menu item.  Should you have any questions, please contact 602-542-4373 and select option #3.


                Free Class also offered:

                March 11 in Cottonwood

                April 28 in Yuma

                • April 07, 2026
                • 8:00 AM
                • April 09, 2026
                • 12:00 PM
                • Chandler, Arizona
                Register

                Arizona Community Tree Council Presents


                PPQ-Prescription Pruning Qualification 

                Chandler, Arizona |  April 7-9, 2026

                Registration Closes | March 23, 2026

                 

                Registration Fees:  

                   Member Non-Member 
                 Producers / Day 1 Only $160 $180
                 Prescribers (Certified Arborists) / Days 1-3 $600 $660
                 Exam Re-Take (Day 3 Only)  $175  $175


                Ideal for the whole team to learn together! 

                English-to-Spanish Translation  |  Traducción del inglés al español

                ACTC is NOT able to provide English-to-Spanish translation for our Attendees.  

                ACTC NO puede proporcionar traduccion del ingles al espanol para nuestros asistentes.


                This practical, applied program guides arborists through the process of strategically planning, specifying, and implementing an objective-based pruning approach. It will make you a better arborist by showing you how to incorporate industry standards and ISA BMPs with current research and practice. The PPQ is the culmination of the commitment of the Florida Chapter ISA Pruning Credential Committee who are passionate about making trees more compatible with urban and suburban environments.

                Vision statement: Develop a new industry paradigm whereby no tree – or group of trees – is pruned without a prescription.

                Goal: Improve communication between Prescriber, Production Arborist and tree owner. Increase clarity when preparing work orders.

                What this program does: The new paradigm shifts the decision of which branches to prune from the Production Arborist to an informed Prescriber. It establishes a protocol resulting in consistency between the arborist preparing the prescription and the Production Arborist. This credential teaches you how to prescribe and perform pruning in accordance with industry standards and ISA’s BMP supported by the latest research and experience.

                Why should I get this qualification?

                1. Improves professionalism for new and seasoned arborists.
                2. Establishes a standardized, accountable, objectives-based pruning process.
                3. Teaches an approach that increases life expectancy and clearance and reduces likelihood of failure.
                4. Improves your ability to explain to tree owners, contractors, and crew why and how to prune.

                Who should get this qualification?
                Arborists who prune trees or prescribe pruning or people who prepare and manage pruning contracts.

                There are two types of attendees for this training: Producers and Prescribers

                A production arborist (Producer) working in trees, or anyone, seeking an organized process of evaluating tree owner and arborist conditions of concern, and an approach to pruning designed to solve these concerns.

                A pruning prescriber (Prescriber) is a certified arborist.


                Two training tracks are offered:
                Day 1 – Producers – ISA certification is not a prerequisite.
                Producers are finished with the training at the end of day one, and each receives a certificate of completion. There is no exam.

                Day 1, 2 and 3 – Prescribers – Must be an ISA Certified Arborist.
                The second and third day of training focus on preparing pruning prescriptions using many examples which include outdoor exercises. This is an interactive program with many activities. There is a review and a multiple-choice exam on the third day. Those passing the exam become PPQ qualified.

                Manual: Producers and Prescribers each receive a Pruning Prescription Manual and Workbook.

                For more information on the qualification - please link to the Florida ISA website 

                Prescription Pruning Qualification – Florida Chapter ISA (floridaisa.org)

                Agenda:
                Day 1: Producers and Prescribers in the same class

                • Introduction with definitions
                • Tree Architecture
                • Response to Pruning Cuts
                • Guiding Urban-compatible Tree Architecture (pruning)

                Day 2: Prescribers only

                • Prescription Approach to Pruning
                • Preparing Prescriptions
                • Outdoor Prescription Exercises and Discussion
                • Mature Trees and Palms

                Day 3 (half day): Prescribers only

                • Review
                • Exam

                More Info

                • April 09, 2026
                • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
                • Zoom

                ACTC Executive Board Meeting

                Thursday, April 9, 2025

                Meeting via Zoom

                The ACTC Executive Board meets every other month via Zoom.

                Meet the ACTC Executive Board Members


                • April 10, 2026
                • 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
                • Chandler, Arizona
                • 52
                Register

                Arizona Community Tree Council Presents 

                Tree Climber Program

                (formerly Tree Workers Workshop)

                April 10, 2026  |  8:30am - 3:30pm

                Chandler, Arizona

                 


                Earn 6 CEUs

                About this program:

                • This is a classroom & demonstrational program.
                • This program is for individuals who may want to review or improve their tree climber knowledge.
                • This program does NOT include registration for the ISA Certified Tree Climber Exam or Skills Test, see below for more info.
                • This program is for individuals who may want to prepare for the ISA Certified Tree Climber Exam or Skills Test, see below for more info.


                Brief Agenda:

                Classroom Learning

                8:00 am - 8:30 am  -  Check In

                8:30 am - 12:00 pm

                • Safety
                • Tree Removal
                • Tree Identification and Health
                • Pruning

                Park - Demonstrational Learning*

                1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

                • Tree Climbing and Rigging
                • Safety Review

                *What to bring: 

                • Required:  Basic PPE
                • Optional:  Camp chair


                Detailed Schedule:

                8:00am - 8:30 am Check-In

                8:30am  - 9:15 am  Tree Health and Science

                How trees grow and defend against decay; how to recognize signs of decay.

                9:15 am- 10:00 am Pruning
                The costs and benefits of pruning; the physiology of pruning; pruning
                techniques.

                10:00 am- 11:00am Removal 
                How to safely and efficiently perform tree removals; height estimation,
                felling, climbing, bucking and lifting; the use of cranes during tree
                removal.

                11:00 am- 12:00 pm Cabling and Bracing
                Reasons for installing cables and braces; hardware and tools; attachment
                techniques.

                12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch
                Lunch is on your own.

                AFTER LUNCH - at Park

                1:00 - 2:30 pm Safety/Climbing
                Current safety regulations; personal protection equipment, chainsaw safety;
                electrical hazards; climbing equipment, ropes and knots; methods for
                ascending, descending and working in trees.

                2:30 - 3:30 pm Rigging
                Use of rigging ropes and equipment; techniques for proper rigging.


                ISA Tree Climber Written Exam and Skills Test
                • ACTC will be scheduling the next ISA Tree Climber Written Exam and Skills Test for April 11, 2026. This will allow the opportunity for all interested candidates to complete the steps of the application process, which includes the gathering and submission of work history, applying and registering for the written exam and the skills test, and preparing for the written exam and the skills test.  This application, testing and certification process is completed directly with ISA. Start your application process now! Each step may take up to 3 weeks or more.  For information on becoming an ISA Certified Tree Climber, GO HERE

                • April 11, 2026
                • Chandler, Arizona

                International Society of Arboriculture

                Certified Tree Climber

                Written Exam & Skills Test

                Saturday, April 11, 2026

                Chandler, Arizona

                 

                The Certified Tree Climber Written Exam and Skills Test are proctored by ISA, the International Society of Arboriculture. 

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

                These are only IN-PERSON EVENTS

                The ISA Certified Tree Climber Written Exam and Skills Test require a fees 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.

                Tree Climber

                Written Exam & Skills Test

                • April 24, 2026
                • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
                • Phoenix, Arizona

                Arizona's Arbor Day Celebration!

                Friday, April 24, 2026 | Arizona Capitol

                 

                Join us in celebrating communities, individuals, and programs advancing Urban and Community Forestry in Arizona!


                Arizona's K-12 Arbor Day Poster Contest!

                This year, the theme is "A Tree Near Me" - encouraging students to go outside, observe, and appreciate the trees around them. Please share this friendly competition with the youth, families, and educators in your life!  Poster Contest Submission Deadline is March 6.

                Download Arbor Day Poster Contest Flyer


                Help us also recognize our:

                Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education, and Tree Line USA participants, Magnificent Tree Program, Urban and Community Forestry Award Winners.

                And plant a ceremonial Arbor Day tree on the Capitol Grounds!





















                • April 27, 2026
                • April 30, 2026
                • Fish Camp, California


                Western Chapter ISA

                92nd Annual Conference & Trade Show

                April 27 - 30, 2026

                For registration & more information visit:  https://wcisaconnect.com/schedule-overview/

                • April 28, 2026
                • 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
                • Yuma, Arizona

                The Arizona Department of Agriculture-

                Office of Pest Management (OPM) presents

                FREE 6-hour OPM / PMD Continuing Education Class

                (Yuma)

                 

                April 28, 2026 | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

                Yuma County Department of Public Works

                4343 S Avenue 5½ E

                Yuma, Arizona 

                FREE Class | Pre-Registration Required

                There is no cost for the course, but pre-registration is required and must be received by the OPM one week prior to the class.

                Seating is limited to the first 75 registrants.

                Please register early to secure a spot.

                Attendees must present a valid ID to be admited into the class.

                Check In will commence at 8:00 AM.

                To register for any of the above course, login to your “MyPMD for individuals” account and click on the “Register PMD CEU Class” menu item.  Should you have any questions, please contact 602-542-4373 and select option #3.


                Free Class also offered:

                March 11 in Cottonwood

                March 31 in Tucson

                • May 08, 2026
                • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
                • Flagstaff, Arizona
                • 20
                Arizona Community Tree Council Presents

                  WIA Women's Climbing Experience

                Climbing Basics for Maintenance & Safety

                Friday, May 8, 2026

                8:00am - 4:00pm

                (7:30am Check-in; Lunch is included)

                Flagstaff, Arizona


                Member: $135  |  Non-Member: $150

                Limited Spots!


                up to 6 ISA CEU's Available

                This climbing workshop is designed for women who have never climbed trees before with ropes and harnesses  --- and also for those who have prior experience and want to improve their ability.

                Come learn a new skill or improve your foundation in a safe and positive environment. 


                This is NOT a competition prep class.  

                We will NOT be focused on competitive events.


                Learn climbing techniques, and systems and gain a perspective on where our profession has been and where we are going. Instructors will address varying skill levels, and provide an opportunity for all attendees to progress to the next step. 

                The morning will focus on safety, inspections and benefits of innovation. Later in the day attendees will work at multiple climbing stations with different climbing techniques and tasks.

                Don't miss this unique opportunity for a hands-on learning experience.

                Due to the nature of this hands-on instruction, registrations are limited so signup soon!


                Learn about:

                • Equipment Overview/PPE
                • Climbing Knots/Hitches
                • Tree Climbing Techniques that can improve production, safety, proper tree pruning
                • Tree Access Techniques including SRT


                Schedule:

                8:00 am -9:00 am

                • Overview / Day’s Objectives
                • Safety Meeting
                • Equipment and Gear inspection
                • Skill Level Determination of All Climbers
                • Climber Groups Created

                                                               

                9:00 am - 10:00 am

                Demonstration of All Three Workstations / Trees

                • There will be 3 trees set with different techniques and methods of entry.   
                  • Station 1: Ddrt work positioning- Practice multiple techniques and configurations of Ddrt to ascend and descend completing workstations throughout tree.
                  • Station 2: SRT ascent into Ddrt work positioning  .
                  • Station 3: SRT Work positioning.                    

                                                               

                10:00 am – Noon

                Cycle groups through station 1.

                                                               

                Noon - 1:00 pm

                LUNCH (included in registration)

                                                            

                1:00 pm - 3:30pm

                Cycle groups through station 2 and 3.


                3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

                Review

                    • May 09, 2026
                    • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
                    • Flagstaff, Arizona
                    • 20
                    Arizona Community Tree Council Presents
                      Tree Climbing Basics Workshop

                    for Maintenance & Safety

                    This hands-on class is for anyone looking to improve/learn climbing techniques.


                    Saturday, May 9, 2026

                    8:00am - 4:00pm

                    (7:30am Check-in; Lunch is included)

                    Flagstaff, Arizona


                    Member: $135  |  Non-Member: $150

                    Limited Spots!


                    up to 6 ISA CEU's Available

                    This is NOT a competition prep class.  

                    We will NOT be focused on competitive events.


                    Learn climbing techniques, and systems and gain a perspective on where our profession has been and where we are going. Instructors will address varying skill levels, and provide an opportunity for all attendees to progress to the next step. 

                    The morning will focus on safety, inspections and benefits of innovation. Later in the day attendees will work at multiple climbing stations with different climbing techniques and tasks.

                    Don't miss this unique opportunity for a hands-on learning experience.

                    Due to the nature of this hands-on instruction, registrations are limited so signup soon!


                    Learn about:

                    • Equipment Overview/PPE
                    • Climbing Knots/Hitches
                    • Tree Climbing Techniques that can improve production, safety, proper tree pruning
                    • Tree Access Techniques including SRT


                    Schedule:

                    8:00 am -9:00 am

                    • Overview / Day’s Objectives
                    • Safety Meeting
                    • Equipment and Gear inspection
                    • Skill Level Determination of All Climbers
                    • Climber Groups Created

                                                                   

                    9:00 am - 10:00 am

                    Demonstration of All Three Workstations / Trees

                    • There will be 3 trees set with different techniques and methods of entry.   
                      • Station 1: Ddrt work positioning- Practice multiple techniques and configurations of Ddrt to ascend and descend completing workstations throughout tree.
                      • Station 2: SRT ascent into Ddrt work positioning  .
                      • Station 3: SRT Work positioning.                    

                                                                   

                    10:00 am – Noon

                    Cycle groups through station 1.

                                                                   

                    Noon - 1:00 pm

                    LUNCH (included in registration)

                                                                

                    1:00 pm - 3:30pm

                    Cycle groups through station 2 and 3.


                    3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

                    Review

                        • May 14, 2026
                        • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
                        • Chandler, Arizona

                        ACTC Board Meeting

                        Thursday, May 14, 2025

                        Chandler, Arizona

                        The ACTC Board meets every other month in person in various cities across the state. All ACTC Members are invited and welcome to attend.

                        Meet the ACTC Board Members


                        • May 22, 2026
                        • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
                        • Online
                        • 75
                        Arizona Community Tree Council Presents

                         Bark Beetles Identification and Proper Tree Removal

                        Friday, May 22, 2026

                        10:00am - 11:30am

                        Online Webinar

                        Member: FREE  |  Non-Member: $20

                        1.5 ISA CEUs available

                        This presentation is a general overview of the bark beetles found in Arizona. We will discuss both native and nonnative bark beetles found in Arizona; as well as go over the signs and symptoms associated with these beetles. By the end of the presentation, attendees will be able to more accurately identify bark beetle infestations and determine which beetle is the culprit. We will also review management options and discuss the cost share program the Department of Forestry and Fire Management is offering to private landowners.

                            • June 11, 2026
                            • 7:15 AM
                            • June 12, 2026
                            • 4:00 PM
                            • Tucson, Arizona
                            • 30

                            El Consejo Comunitario de Árboles de Arizona presenta

                            ACTC Preparación para el examen de Arbolista Certificado

                            2 días en Español

                            11 y 12 de Junio de 2026

                            7:15am-4:00pm

                            Ubicación: Tucson, 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: Rebecca Clemence 315-335-2108



                            Arizona Community Tree Council Presents 

                            2-Day Certified Arborist Review 

                            en Español

                            June 11-12, 2026

                            7:30am-4:00pm

                            Location:  Tucson, Arizona

                            Member: $180

                            Non-Member: $200

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

                            For more information in English: Rebecca Clemence 315-335-2108


                            ¿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 (Junio 11:)

                            • 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 (Junio 12):

                            • 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 (Thursday, June 11):

                            • 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 (June 12):

                            • 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
                            • June 11, 2026
                            • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
                            • Zoom

                            ACTC Executive Board Meeting

                            Thursday, June 11, 2025

                            Meeting via Zoom

                            The ACTC Executive Board meets every other month via Zoom.

                            Meet the ACTC Executive Board Members


                            • July 09, 2026
                            • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
                            • Flagstaff, Arizona

                            ACTC Board Meeting

                            Thursday, July 9, 2025

                            Flagstaff, Arizona

                            The ACTC Board meets every other month in person in various cities across the state. All ACTC Members are invited and welcome to attend.

                            Meet the ACTC Board Members


                            • July 17, 2026
                            • 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
                            • Scottsdale, Arizona

                            Arizona Community Tree Council Presents

                            Proper Tree Care & Planting for Tribal Municipalities

                            Scottsdale, Arizona |  July 17, 2026

                            8:00am - 3:00pm

                            Registration Fee:  $20


                            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. 

                            Class Schedule

                            7:30 am – 8:00 am   Check-In

                            8:00 am – 8:30 am   Introduction and Objectives

                            8:30 am – 10:00 am  Session #1

                            10:00 am – 10:15 am  Break

                            10:15 am – 11:45 am   Session #2

                            11:45 am – 12:45 pm   Lunch on your own

                            12:45 pm – 1:45 pm   Session #3

                            1:45 pm – 2:00 pm   Break

                            2:00 pm – 3:00 pm   Session #4


                            • August 07, 2026
                            • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
                            • Online
                            • 75
                            Arizona Community Tree Council Presents

                             Current and Relevant Research on Arizona Trees

                            Friday, August 7, 2026

                            10:00am - 11:30 am

                            Online Webinar

                            Member: FREE  |  Non-Member: $20


                            1.5 ISA CEUs available

                                • August 13, 2026
                                • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
                                • Zoom

                                ACTC Executive Board Meeting

                                Thursday, August 13, 2025

                                Meeting via Zoom

                                The ACTC Executive Board meets every other month via Zoom.

                                Meet the ACTC Executive Board Members


                                • September 04, 2026
                                • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
                                • Marana, Arizona
                                • 40

                                Arizona Community Tree Council Presents

                                Water Harvesting for Tree Care

                                September 4, 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.   

                                 
                                • September 11, 2026
                                • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
                                • Gilbert, Arizona
                                • 40

                                Arizona Community Tree Council Presents

                                Tree Care for Birds and Other Wildlife:

                                Importance of Wildlife in Habitats

                                September 11, 2026 | 8:00 am – Noon

                                 Gilbert, Arizona

                                4 ISA CEUs

                                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.

                                 

                                Registration Fees:

                                • ACTC Member $75
                                • Non-Member $85


                                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:

                                  


                                   
                                 
                                • September 18, 2026
                                • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
                                • Online
                                • 75
                                Arizona Community Tree Council Presents

                                 Water Management and Stressed Trees

                                Friday, September 18, 2026

                                10:00 am - 11:00 am

                                Online Webinar

                                Member: FREE  |  Non-Member: $10

                                1 ISA CEU available

                                    • September 30, 2026
                                    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
                                    • Prescott, Arizona

                                    ACTC Board Meeting

                                    Thursday, September 30, 2025

                                    Prescott, Arizona

                                    The ACTC Board meets every other month in person in various cities across the state. All ACTC Members are invited and welcome to attend.

                                    Meet the ACTC Board Members


                                    • October 01, 2026
                                    • 8:00 AM
                                    • October 02, 2026
                                    • 3:00 PM
                                    • Prescott Resort Conference Center, Prescott, Arizona



                                    2026 Annual Conference & Pest Management Workshop 

                                    October 1 & 2, 2026

                                    (Thursday & Friday)


                                    PRESCOTT RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTER

                                    1500 EAST STATE ROUTE 69

                                    PRESCOTT, AZ  86301


                                    • Earn up to 12 ISA CEUs plus 6 PMD CEUs
                                    • Prepare for your CA Exam with CAT Jeopardy
                                    • Network with your lifelong tree associates 







                                    • October 02, 2026
                                    • Prescott, Arizona


                                    International Society of Arboriculture

                                    Certified Arborist Exam

                                    Friday, October 2, 2026

                                    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.


                                    • October 08, 2026
                                    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
                                    • Zoom

                                    ACTC Executive Board Meeting

                                    Thursday, October 8, 2025

                                    Meeting via Zoom

                                    The ACTC Executive Board meets every other month via Zoom.

                                    Meet the ACTC Executive Board Members


                                    • October 20, 2026
                                    • October 22, 2026
                                    • Phoenix, Arizona

                                    TRAQ Full Course

                                    Phoenix, Arizona

                                    October 20-22, 2026


                                    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.


                                    What to bring to class:

                                    Your government-issued photo ID

                                    TRAQ Manual and Workbook

                                    Hard hat and high-visibility vest or shirt

                                    #2 pencils and clipboard for taking notes

                                    Rain gear, including large zip-lock bag

                                    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:

                                    You will receive a confirmation packet containing a letter with the date and time of the course and the name of the appropriate contact person. The confirmation packet includes one copy each of the Tree Risk Assessment Manual, TRAQ Clipboard, and Tree Risk Assessment Workbook. Individuals taking a retake exam will not receive a new manual or workbook. No refunds or discounts are given if you already own the Tree Risk Assessment Manual.

                                    Confirmation packets will be shipped to the address provided on the personal information registration page. Please provide a physical shipping address. ISA cannot ship to a PO box.

                                    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:

                                    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




                                    • October 30, 2026
                                    • 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
                                    • Mesa, Arizona
                                    • 40

                                    Arizona Community Tree Council & Asplundh Present 

                                    Tree Hazards and Chainsaw Safety

                                    October 30, 2026

                                    7:00 am - 3:00 pm

                                    Mesa, Arizona

                                    Member $135  |  Non-Member $150

                                    7 ISA CEUs

                                    Schedule:

                                    6:30 am   Check In
                                    7:00 am-8:00 am   Chainsaw Safety and General Maintenance 
                                    8:00 am-9:00 am   Chainsaw Safety, Dos and Don'ts
                                    9:00 am-10:00 am  Work zone setup and communication 
                                    10:00 am-11:00 am  Tree Hazards Identification / Tree removal best practices and safety standards
                                    11:00 am-Noon  Lunch
                                    Noon - 1:30 pm  Tree Hazards Identification / Tree removal best practices and safety standards 
                                    1:30 pm-3:00 pm Technical use in cutting and felling 



                                    • November 07, 2026
                                    • 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
                                    • Phoenix, Arizona
                                    • 30

                                    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
                                    • November 20, 2026
                                    • 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
                                    • Tucson, Arizona

                                    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, proper pruning methods, and safe climbing techniques leading to a decrease in accidents and an increase in properly pruned trees for long term-care. 


                                    • December 04, 2026
                                    • 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
                                    • Glendale, Arizona

                                    Arizona Community Tree Council presents

                                    Hands-On Aerial Rescue Training


                                    Friday, December 4, 2026

                                    8:00am – 3:00pm

                                    Glendale, AZ

                                    6 ISA CEUs


                                    REGISTRATION FEES:

                                       Member  Non-Member
                                      Climber  $270 $300
                                      Observer $160 $180


                                    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


                                    SCHEDULE

                                    8:00 am - 9:00 am

                                    Job Briefing and Setting up for Success: OSHA/ANSI Requirement and Annex F - Stepping Process Flowchart and Job Briefing, what needs to be covered in a JSA/JHA, EAP, work plan, gear inspection, access lines, and throwlines.

                                    9:00 am - 10:00 am

                                    Assessing the Emergency: First Aid Kit Review, ANSI Requirement, Basic Training in First Aid, CPR and AED.

                                    10:00 am - 11:00 am

                                    Help is Arriving: Hazard Assessments/EHAP, Applicable Standards, Overview of EHAP, working with first responders, communication, and assisting.

                                    11:00 am-12:00 pm Lunch (Lunch is Provided - please let us know about any dietary restrictions) 

                                    12:00pm - 1:00pm

                                    Instructor Demonstration: Assessing the problem, Victim assessment, Gear assessment, Hazard Inspection from the ground, implementing EAP, ascending to the victim, secondary inspection (in the tree), moving the victim, and connections.

                                    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

                                    Break Out Groups, Practicals 

                                    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

                                    Life support and stability, climbing system, SRS vs MRS, victim packaging, injury specific, descending with victim, rescuer positioning, speed and control, landing the victim, and hand-off to first responders.

                                    3:00 pm- 3:30 pm

                                    Gear Pack-up, Review and Questions

                                    • December 10, 2026
                                    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
                                    • Zoom

                                    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


                                    • December 11, 2026
                                    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
                                    • Online
                                    • 75
                                    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

                                      Past events

                                      February 26, 2026 SWAAN Webinar: Mana in the Drylands
                                      February 21, 2026 ACTC Tree Health and Visual Inspection
                                      February 21, 2026 SRP Electrical Safety Workshop
                                      February 20, 2026 Arbor Institute: Decoding Sale Insects - ID and Treatment for a Growing Problem
                                      February 19, 2026 Az Urban Forestry Roundtable Árbol Adecuado, Lugar Adecuado (Gratis para cualquier persona interesada)
                                      February 17, 2026 University of Arizona Pima County Smartscape: February 2026
                                      February 13, 2026 Arbor Institute: Building and Maintaining a Healthy Food Forest
                                      February 12, 2026 ACTC Executive Board Meeting
                                      January 08, 2026 ACTC Board Meeting
                                      December 13, 2025 ACTC Tree Climbing Basics Workshop (Hands-on Training)
                                      December 12, 2025 Cancelled - ACTC 2025 Tree Climber Program (formerly Tree Workers Workshop)
                                      November 05, 2025 Regenerate: Cultivating Adaptability
                                      October 19, 2025 ISA: 2025 Annual International Conference
                                      October 11, 2025 Magnificent Tree Measuring Workshop
                                      September 26, 2025 Maricopa County Home Show: ACTC Proper Tree Care with Local Arborists / Ask an Arborist Booth (September 2025)
                                      September 12, 2025 ACTC Women In Arboriculture Workshop
                                      September 12, 2025 ISA - Certified Arborist Exam
                                      September 11, 2025 ACTC 2025 Annual Conference & Pest Management Workshop & WIA Women's Climbing Experience
                                      July 11, 2025 Maricopa County Home Show: ACTC Proper Tree Care with Local Arborists / Ask an Arborist Booth (July 2025)
                                      July 08, 2025 Maricopa County Smartscape: Fall 2025
                                      June 21, 2025 Quivera Coalition: Composting on Rangelands
                                      June 17, 2025 Maricopa County Advanced Smartscape: Plant Materials - 2025
                                      June 04, 2025 Quivera Coalition: Soil Health and Mentorship at Any Scale
                                      May 29, 2025 SWAAN Webinar: Introducing the Agroforestry Coalition
                                      May 09, 2025 2025 Annual Desert Horticulture Conference
                                      May 03, 2025 2025 TCC ACTC SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS - TREE FESTIVAL & CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIP
                                      April 24, 2025 PMD CE CLASSES
                                      March 11, 2025 A300 Tree Care Standards Workshop (WCISA, TCIA & ACTC)
                                      February 22, 2025 SRP Electrical Safety Workshop
                                      February 06, 2025 Think Trees New Mexico Urban Tree Care Conference
                                      January 01, 2025 2025 ACTC SPONSOR Sign Up
                                      September 20, 2024 Train the Trainer at the 2024 Annual Conference
                                      August 09, 2024 SHADE 2024
                                      July 19, 2024 Arborist Basics Workshop: Somerton
                                      July 12, 2024 Arborist Basics Workshop: Yuma
                                      June 21, 2024 Pest Management for Trees Workshop
                                      April 29, 2024 Western Chapter ISA 90th Annual Conference & Trade Show
                                      April 04, 2024 Advanced Rigging / Crane Skills Workshop
                                      March 22, 2024 Air Spade & Root Collar Excavation
                                      November 18, 2023 ISA - Tree Workers Exam
                                      November 17, 2023 Tree Workers Workshop
                                      October 13, 2023 Tree Bio-Mechanics for Risk Assessment: Identification and Interpretation of Defects and Conditions
                                      October 09, 2023 TRAQ Full Course - provided by WCISA
                                      September 15, 2023 LEAF Workshop
                                      August 18, 2023 SHADE 2023
                                      October 16, 2021 Walktober Celebration
                                      October 12, 2021 Sustainable Community Food Landscapes Sharing Successes Omaha Permaculture & Tres Estrellas Organic Farm and Garden
                                      July 13, 2021 Desert-Adapted Nurse Plants and Agaves in Climate-Friendly Perennial Polycultures for Southwest Agroforestry Initiatives
                                      June 25, 2021 Pest Management for Trees (ACTC)
                                      June 19, 2021 Agroforestry in Northeastern Arizona In-Person Workshop Part 2
                                      May 26, 2021 Best Practice Guidelines for Using Native Trees in Urban Environments to Improve Urban Climate Change Resiliency
                                      April 27, 2021 Arbor Day Virtual Celebration
                                      April 13, 2021 Indoor and Outdoor Forest Gardens
                                      March 23, 2021 Agroforestry in Northeastern Arizona Online Workshop
                                      February 23, 2021 Pricing and Selling Plant Health Care Services in the Tree Industry
                                      February 09, 2021 TREE Fund Webinar: "Loading of a Tie-in Point While Climbing"
                                      February 02, 2021 Smartscape Spring 2021
                                      January 12, 2021 Mesquite, a Multipurpose Tree Crop for Agroforestry in the SW
                                      April 21, 2018 Earth Day Phoenix
                                      April 18, 2018 PALM CARE AND MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP (ACTC & ALCA)
                                      April 14, 2018 Living Green Village at the Celebrate Mesa Day
                                      April 14, 2018 Phoenix Zoo Party for the Planet
                                      April 07, 2018 Desert Landscape School at the Desert Botanical Garden
                                      April 06, 2018 Pest Management for Trees (ACTC)
                                      March 10, 2018 Tour des Trees 2018
                                      February 24, 2018 Overhead and Underground Electrical Safety Workshop (SRP)
                                      February 20, 2018 SOUTH AMERICAN PALM WEEVIL SEMINAR
                                      February 09, 2018 Tree ID & Management Issues (ACTC)
                                      February 06, 2018 Spring 2018 Smartscape 101
                                      January 19, 2018 Aerial Rescue (NATS & ACTC)
                                      December 08, 2017 Managing Storm Damaged Trees: Response Safety and Treatment Workshop (ACTC)
                                      November 17, 2017 Electrical Hazard Awareness Training
                                      November 03, 2017 ACTC Tree Workers Workshop
                                      October 23, 2017 Marketing Workshop for Tree Care Companies: 2 hours on October 23 in Gilbert
                                      October 21, 2017 TREE CARE WORKSHOP FOR SNOWFLAKE AREA HOMEOWNERS
                                      October 18, 2017 Marketing Workshop for Tree Care Companies: 2 hours on October 18 in Avondale
                                      October 13, 2017 Care of Native Edible Trees in Urban Communities (ACTC)
                                      October 01, 2017 TEST EVENT
                                      August 11, 2017 Chainsaw Safety Workshop Presented in Navajo (ACTC)
                                      August 07, 2017 Summer 2017 Smartscape 101
                                      June 20, 2017 Desert Landscape School at the Desert Botanical Garden
                                      June 09, 2017 Fruit Tree Care in Arizona Edible Urban Landscapes
                                      June 03, 2017 TREE CARE WORKSHOP FOR PRESCOTT VALLEY AREA HOMEOWNERS
                                      June 02, 2017 26th Annual Desert Horticulture Conference
                                      May 12, 2017 Citrus Tree Care and Pruning Presented in Spanish (ACTC)
                                      April 29, 2017 TREE CARE WORKSHOP FOR HOMEOWNERS
                                      April 18, 2017 Arizona Arbor Day 2017
                                      April 17, 2017 National Pesticide Applicator Core Manual Review
                                      April 14, 2017 Pest Management for Trees (ACTC)
                                      April 12, 2017 Palo Verde and Ironwood Workshop- Edible Tree Series
                                      April 01, 2017 Tour des Trees 2017
                                      March 29, 2017 Arizona Wildland-Urban Interface & Firewise Summit 2017 (Arizona State Forestry)
                                      March 25, 2017 Living Lab Field Studies: Pruning Native Shade Trees (WMG)
                                      February 13, 2017 Spring 2017 Smartscape 101
                                      February 09, 2017 Trees and Risk: What We Need to Know
                                      January 14, 2017 Desert Plant Palette Certificate

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                                      Gilbert, AZ 85296

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