Have you ever considered serving as a volunteer to shape the next generation of climbing arborists? As an ISA Certified Tree Climber® credential holder, you are in a unique position to help ensure professional tree care practitioners have the required knowledge, training, and expertise to perform proper tree care safely.  

This video highlights why some of the amazing professionals in the field of arboriculture have committed to giving back to the industry in this role.  

Join us and become part of this community, shaping the future of our profession! To learn more about how to become an ISA Certified Tree Climber® Evaluator, please reach out to the Certification Liaison for the ISA Component in your region, you can see the network of ISA Local Components here. And if you are in the eastern or midwestern region of the US or are planning to come to the ISA 2026 International Tree Climbing Competition, we have a timely opportunity for you as we will be hosting a training associated with the event for prospective Evaluators.

Training Details 

Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 

Location: Tower Grove Park, St. Louis, Missouri 

Duration: Approximately 5 hours 

Capacity: Registration is limited to 15 participants.  

Registration: https://tree.mwisa.org/ap/Events/Register/J5F2487SJCzC3  

Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis and priority will be given to those who submitted an application to their local ISA Component. 

If this is the right fit for you, we hope you can join us for this opportunity or at a future training!