EVENTS PROVIDING ISA CEUS
This list contains upcoming events that we are aware of and also includes courses that we know have been canceled as well. Nearly all of them provide opportunities to earn ISA CEUs that help you maintain your ISA certifications. While we may not have links for each event that direct you to specific registration information, we do try to provide contact information so you can learn more about the event. NOTE: Not all events listed are sponsored or co-sponsored by ISA Southern Chapter and the Chapter is not responsible for those events.
WEBINAR/EVENT OPPORTUNITIES Many of the event organizers and hosts listed below provide clear instruction for obtaining a CEU credit for attending a webinar. ISA policy currently provides that you must watch the content as a live webinar to earn a CEU through the pre-approval process established by the webinar developer and host. This typically means that you must pre-register for the webinar event, just like attending a workshop. Each webinar developer and host will have a different registration process. Read the instructions on their website carefully to insure that understand how to receive CEU credit.
TREE Fund https://treefund.org/webinars Check out the link to these and other great webinars offered by TREE Fund and its partners.
Urban Forestry Today http://www.urbanforestrytoday.org/
Forestry Webinars http://www.forestrywebinars.net/
Urban Forest Connections USDA Forest Service https://www.fs.fed.us/research/urban-webinars/
Utility Arborist Association https://www.gotouaa.org/webinars/ Utility Arborist Association members can access several webinars that highlight speakers that were scheduled to appear in the Utility Track at the ISA Southern Chapter Conference. ISA CEUs are available for the live broadcasts. UAA members can access the free webinar schedule at https://www.gotouaa.org/webinars/ After the live events are completed, the videos are archived and available to all , though ISA CEUs are not available for the archived videos.
North Carolina Urban Forestry Council https://www.ncufc.org/events.php NCUFC posts several webinars on their website.
Tennessee Urban Forestry Council https://tufc.com/events TUFC holds monthly webinars.
If you are planning an event and want to get ISA CEUs pre-approved for the event, click the link below and complete the application. Send the completed application with a copy of the agenda for the event to CEU@isasouthern.org.
If you know of opportunities we haven’t listed, you can email us and we’ll get it posted!
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
May 29, 2026
Maintenance and Mgmt of Landscape Trees
Prattville, Alabama
Join Green Up AL and the AL Cooperative Extension Service for a one-day training course. Topics include pruning, urban tree health, tree selection, evaluating trees, trees & construction, and planting & establishment. More information HERE.
May 30, 2026
Canopy Class: Mobility in Your Body - Chainsaw Deep Dive - Ground Rigging
Morganton, NC
To survive a career in the canopy, you need more than just skill—you need a system. This course breaks down the three essential components of a high-performance arborist. More information HERE.
June 3, 2026
Webinar: Pest Monitoring Tools, Resources, and Safety - Insect Focus
Dean Bennett with Hort Life is hosting a Zoom workshop on six different dates (3/3, 3/31, 5/6, 6/3, 6/23, and 6/25). More information HERE.
June 9, 2026
Horticulture Workshop
Memphis, TN
Join UT-TSU Extension for a one-day workshop. Sessions include classroom and walking tour. More information HERE.
June 13, 2026
Hemlock Treatment Demonstration
Swannanoa, NC
Join Hemlock Restoration Initiative for a half-day demonstration of chemical treatment methods to control the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA). More information HERE.
June 18, 2026
Webinar: Species Selection in the Southeastern United States: Lessons Learned from an Urban Forester
Join Kasey Krouse, Urban Forester for the City of Knoxville, and TUFC for a one-hour webinar. The presentation highlights how climate, soils, pests (including people), storms, infrastructure conflicts, and long-term maintenance realities influence successful species selection. More information HERE.
June 19-21, 2026
Southern Chapter Tree Climbing Championship
Ellington Agricultural Center — Nashville, TN
Save the date for the Southern Chapter’s 2026 TCC. More information coming soon!
June 23, 2026
Webinar: Pest Monitoring Tools, Resources, and Safety - Insect Focus
Dean Bennett with Hort Life is hosting a Zoom workshop on six different dates (3/3, 3/31, 5/6, 6/3, 6/23, and 6/25). More information HERE.
June 24-25, 2026
Certified Arborist Prep Course
Fayetteville, NC
Join the NC Urban Forest Council for a two-day prep course. Dr. Barbara Fair, Mark Livingston, and Delaney Serpan will be instructors. More information HERE.
June 25, 2026
Webinar: Pest Monitoring Tools, Resources, and Safety - Insect Focus
Dean Bennett with Hort Life is hosting a Zoom workshop on six different dates (3/3, 3/31, 5/6, 6/3, 6/23, and 6/25). More information HERE.
June 26, 2026
ISA CERTIFIED ARBORIST, UTILITY SPECIALIST, MUNICIPAL SPECIALIST EXAM
Fayetteville, NC
ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Arborist, and Municipal Specialist written exams are scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026. Applicants for each exam must register by June 4, 2026, at the ISA website. If you’re new to ISA, you’ll need to create an ISA profile at creating or logging in to your ISA account.
Registering for an exam includes 2 steps. First, you must complete an application for your selected credential. On your ISA profile, find the link “Apply for an ISA Certification” Complete the application for your selected credential. Second, once the application is submitted and approved by ISA, then you can register for an exam. Be sure to submit your application well in advance of registering for an exam as it can take several weeks to get a submitted application approved.
July 28-30, 2026
Certified Arborist Prep Course - hosted by MAC-ISA
Abingdon, VA
Whether you're preparing for the ISA Certified Arborist exam or looking to strengthen your arboriculture knowledge, this course is designed to help you succeed. Register to reserve your spot: https://www.mac-isa.org/events/cc-7-28-2026-abingdon.
June 29-31, 2026
Prescription Pruning Qualification (PPQ)
Chattanooga, TN
Join the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council for a two-day event. Day three is an exam. PPQ, developed by the Florida Chapter ISA, is a practical training program focused on planning, specifying, and implementing objective-based pruning. More information HERE.
June 30, 2026
Carolina Canopy: Utility Arboriculture
Charlotte, NC
Join the NC Urban Forest Council for a one-day utility arboriculture class. Experts from Duke Energy and the NC Department of Labor will discuss and demonstrate best practices and safety for tree care near utility features and roadways. More information HERE.
July 9, 2026
2026 Water & Soil Symposium
Raleigh, NC
Join the North Carolina Green Industry Council for a one-day symposium. More information HERE.
July 16, 2026
Webinar: The Dark World of Nocturnal Moth Pollinators
Join Stephen Robertson, SDSU Extension Pesticide Education Field Specialist at the South Dakota State University campus in Brookings, and TUFC for a one-hour webinar. They will discuss moth pollination from its believed origins to current research to learn more about this incredibly valuable and terribly understudied ecosystem service. More information HERE.
August 4-6, 2026 TRAQ 3-DAY COURSE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED - CLASS IS FULL City of Charlotte - General Services 701 Tuckaseegee Road Charlotte NC 28208 ISA has launched TRAQ 3.0! This new version of TRAQ will require that you verify your eligibility before you register for a TRAQ course. Please read the “ISA TRAQ Application Guide” to be very clear about the full course prerequisites and details about the credential and the courses. Then, be prepared to follow the steps below….
IMPORTANT STEPS 1) If you hold a current ISA credential (Certified Arborist, etc) you can register directly for this class by using the registration link below. 2) If you are not certain about your eligibility to take a TRAQ courses, you need to compete an application with ISA to be sure you are eligible for the course. Download this guide to get approval to register for this class if you are not an ISA credential holder. Again, if you do not hold an ISA credential, you need to apply with ISA first, then come back to Southern Chapter to register for the class. Be sure that you submit your application to ISA well in advance of the class. 3) Once your application from ISA is approved, you can then register for the class with the link below.
Be sure you are prepared to register at least 30 days prior to the class. Registration will close when class capacity is reached. Register early!! Additional information can be found on the ISA Southern Chapter website at https://www.isasouthern.org/traq-events
August 22, 2026
Canopy Class: Pruning - Limbwalking - Delegation
Morganton, NC
Ethical arboriculture, body mechanics of limbwalking, and learn the "Divide and Conquer" strategy. More information HERE.
August 22, 2026
Canopy Class: Business Management - Gear Talk - Making Decisions Under Stress
Morganton, NC
Are you ready for the next level? Whether you're starting your own outfit or leading a crew, this class gives you the tools to succeed when the pressure is on. More information HERE.
October 14, 2026, 1pm EST
WEBINAR: Herbicide Symptomology in Forest Settings
Join Clemson University and Dr. Brady Self, Extension Professor and Extension Forestry Coordinator from Mississippi State University, for a one-hour webinar that will discuss herbicide damage in forest settings including its impacts and ways to prevent it. More information HERE.
October 15-16, 2026
2026 Alabama Urban Forestry Association Annual Conference
Orange Beach, AL
Join AUFA for a two-day conference. Topics include IVM, tree risk, ANSI Z133 updates, OSHA, ethics, consultancy, mature tree care, natives and pollinators, chainsaw protection, and client requests. More information HERE.
November 4, 2026, 1pm EST
WEBINAR: Phytophthora Diseases on Trees and Shrubs in Urban and Forest Environments
Join Dr. Steve Jeffers, Professor and Extension Specialist from Clemson University, for a one-hour webinar that will cover Phytophthora biology, its impacts, and potential management strategies. More information HERE.
