IAA News & Announcements
2nd Annual Girdling Root Excavation Workshop
The 2nd Annual GIRDLING ROOT EXCAVATION WORKSHOP at NEWTON ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDENS 3030 n 4TH Ave E, Newton, Iowa August 13, 2026 | Four ISA CEUs 8 a.m. to noon $25 for IAA members, $75 for non-members...
2026 Kids Climb
Calling all Iowa Parents! Looking for an unforgettable weekend adventure for the kids? Bring them out for safe, guided tree climbing with the Iowa Arborist Association! Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cost: FREE with paid general admission (Members are always FREE!) What You...
2026 TRAQ Training and Exam
TRAQ Qualification Training and Exam June 24-26, 2026 Registration Deadline: May 23rd, 2026 Long Grove Community Building 12114 N 1st Street Long Grove, IA 52756 Iowa Chapter Members $695.00 Non Member $795.00 with membership TRAQ Qualification Training and Exam- June 2026...
Arbor Day Kids Climb
Kids need to exhaust energy? CLIMB A TREE!!! Saturday, April 25th. 10am-noon Iowa Arboretum PERMISSION GRANTED—CLIMB THAT TREE!!!...
🚨 BIG NEWS: The 20th Anniversary is coming to Sioux City! 🚨
Get ready to look up! 🌳 The 2026 Iowa Tree Climbing Championship is heading to Riverside Park this May, and it’s going to be our biggest year yet! 🧗♂️✨ Whether you’re a pro looking to show off your skills, a newcomer ready to learn some “cool tricks” from the best, or a...
IAA Climbing Championship is May 2nd!!!
REGISTER TODAY!! Not a Climber but still want to participate? VOLUNTEER!!!...
2026 IAA Climbing Championship Workshop Information
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2026 Iowa Arborist Association Climbing Competition Volunteer Registration OPEN NOW
Don’t want to compete but still want to be a part of the competition–Volunteer!!! WE NEED YOU Register here 2026 Iowa Arborist Association’s Annual Tree Climbing Championship More information on the event SEE YOU THERE!!!!...
2026 IAA Tree Climbing Championship
REGISTER TODAY 2026 Iowa Arborist Association’s Annual Tree Climbing Championship Saturday, May 2nd Riverside Park, Sioux City, Iowa You don’t need to be a seasoned veteran climber to compete. You will learn tons of cool tricks from the best and make lifelong friends. Don’t have the passion...
70th Annual Shade Tree Short Course
See you in Ames next week. IAA membership business meeting is at lunch on Wednesday, Feb 18th Check the IAA booth for room number. Stop by the IAA booth to purchase your sway!! Hats and T-Shirts will be available for purchase. Hope to see you next week. ...
Save the DATES!!!
Iowa Arborist Association Upcoming Events Maple Syrup Tapping & Bottling Workshop Feb. 27 in Guthrie Center Maple Syrup Tapping & Bottling Workshop Chainsaw Safety & Tree Felling Workshop March 20 in Cedar Rapids 2026 Arborist Chainsaw Training ISA Certified...
Arborist Training
Mark you calendars and plan to attend! Register today. 2026 Arborist Chainsaw Training...
ISA Certified Tree Climber
Attention all hotshot tree climbers! This certification is for climbers with 18 months experience or more. There are a lot of unknowns associated with the CTC process but each ISA Chapter is required to promote this certification and offer this exam. We intend to comply. We are...
ISA Certified Arborist Exam in Ames, IA
Iowa Arborist Association and Iowa State University are hosting an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist Exam. Exam Details: February 17, 2026, at the The Scheman Continuing Education Building 1805 Center Dr Ames, IA 50011 In room 250-252 1:00 p.m. Exam Check-in 1:30 p.m. ISA...
Volunteer at the ISA 2025 NATCC!
Call For Volunteers #NATCC2025 Texas, USA | 21-23 March 2025 Volunteers Needed Join us in New Braunfels, Texas, USA for the ISA 2025 NATCC The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) is excited to announce that the North American Tree Climbing Championship (NATCC) is coming to the heart of...
Iowa Big Tree Report: January-June 2024
SUBMITTED BY MARK ROUW, IOWA BIG TREE FIELD REPRESENTATIVE I had some medical issues during this six months of tree measuring, but despite the setbacks, I was able to make good use of the time I had, and some significant trees were documented. January 5th I can’t say the first tree I measured in...
Outgoing President’s Message 2025 – Bill Reese
Well, we are into a new year. This time of year it seems we all reflect back to review our past and analyze what our future might be and it is amazing how we have evolved. With our IAA elections coming up I have taken a look at what my part has been in the past years with the Iowa ... Read More...
Book Review: Arboricultural Practices – A Science-Based Approach
Arboricultural Practices A Science-Based Approach, by Lindsey Purcell Soft cover, 362 pages. Available now at www.lpconsultinggroup.org As readers of TCI Magazine, we should all recognize the name Lindsey Purcell. Among the many articles he has authored in this magazine, his book first came to light...
Mark Rouw Iowa BIG Tree: Report Jul-Dec 2023
IOWA BIG TREE REPORT FOR JULY THROUGH DECEMBER OF 2023 BY MARK ROUW, IOWA BIG TREE FIELD REPRESENTATIVE, February 20, 2024 This will be a shorter report than the previous ones since I was unable to get out to do tree work until quite late in the year. Despite fewer measured trees there were...
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