ISA Certified Arborist Exam Prep Course - Cancelled

Sept 3-September 29, 2026 | Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-4pm 

NEW ENGLAND ISA DAY OF SAFETY - VERMONT

September 22 | 2026 Day of Safety  | Brattleboro, VT | Register Today!

The 2026 Day of Safety VT will not disappoint. This year's components include: Mechanical Advantage (2 hour interactive session),  Stop the Bleed, Crane Safety, Essential Knots for Tree Crews and Chainsaw Teardown. We will be at Retreat Farm in Brattleboro, VT. Lunch will be included as well as an event T-Shirt and a Z133. 6 CEUs Pending. $100 member, $135 non-member (includes a 1-year membership)

Decay-Testing, Biology, Bio-Mechanics with Dr. Chris Luley & Frank Rinn

October 1-2 | New England Botanical Garden at Tower Hill  | Boylston, MA | Register Today!

In this workshop, Chris Luley, Ph.D. (President, Urban Forest Diagnostics, LLC) discusses fungal identification, biology and life cycles.  He also explains how different decay organisms interact with their host.  Frank Rinn, inventor of the RESISTOGRAPH and ARBOTOM (Owner, RINNTECH) discusses tree biology and biomechanics, and how breaking forces act on trees in various states of decay.   The information provided by these experts will assist you in managing trees with decay more effectively. Member $400. Non-Member $435. 14.5 CEUs. Includes Luley's "Wood Decay Fungi" (a $54 value).

New England ISA Annual Conference and Tradeshow

October 4-6 | Crown Plaza Hotel | Warwick, RI | Register Today! | Sponsors and Exhibitors

Pre-Conference Events:

First Aid and CPR

Blithewold Tree Tour/WTCW Pruning Techniques

Trek des Trees

ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification 3.0

November 16-18 | Springfield Parks & Recreation John J. Shea Building | Springfield, MA | Register Today!

The New England Chapter ISA will be offering the  ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) 3.0 program in Springfield, MA! The TRAQ program provides an opportunity for professionals in the arboriculture industry to expand their knowledge through education and training in the fundamentals of tree risk assessment. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS 10/13/2026.  Hours: Days 1 & 2 8-5, Day 3 8-12. CEUs: 14.5. Pricing: Members  $625, Non-members $750.

Pruning Prescription Qualification with Dr. Ed Gilman

December 8-10 | Weld Hill Research Building at the Arnold Arboretum | Boston, MA | Register Today!

Join Dr. Ed Gilman and Nick Markley for this practical, applied program that 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. 1-Day - 7 CEUs - $200 Members, $250 Non-Members. 3-Day with Exam - 15.5 CEUs - $650 Members, $700 non-members.

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