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• 2026 ACTC SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR Sign Up

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    January 01, 2026
  • End
    December 31, 2026
  • Location
    Arizona

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• Tree Tools USA | CPR Class

  • When
    October 15, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Phoenix, Arizona

  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

  
  

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• WCISA & ACTC: TRAQ Full Course

  • Start
    October 20, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    October 22, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM
  • Location
    Phoenix, Arizona

  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

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  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.

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

  
  

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• Tree Tools USA | Traffic Safety

  • When
    October 21, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Phoenix, Arizona

  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

  
  

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• ACTC Water Harvesting for Tree Care

  • When
    October 23, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Marana, Arizona
  • Spaces left
    20

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  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. 

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• Tree Tools USA | Stihl Chainsaw Safety & Maintenance

  • When
    October 28, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Phoenix, Arizona

  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

  
  

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• ACTC Preparación para el examen de Arbolista Certificado 2 días en Español/2-Day Certified Arborist Review in Spanish

  • Start
    November 05, 2026
  •  
    7:15 AM
  • End
    November 06, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Phoenix, Arizona

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  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

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• ACTC Palm Safety Basics Training for Beginners / Non-Certified Tree Workers / Non-Members (English & Spanish)

  • When
    November 07, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Queen Creek, Arizona
  • Spaces left
    34

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  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

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• ACTC Tree Care for Birds and Wildlife

  • When
    November 13, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
  • Spaces left
    24

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  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

  
  

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• ACTC Pruning Care for Young and Mature Trees

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

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  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)

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• ACTC Hands-On Aerial Rescue Training

  • When
    December 04, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    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

  
  

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  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

  
  

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• ACTC Executive Board Meeting

  • When
    December 10, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    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

  
  

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• ACTC Firewise: Reducing Wildfire Risk

  • When
    December 11, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    66

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  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

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