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
April 27-29, 2026 (Local Hosts: Tennessee Division of Forestry and Tennessee Urban Forestry Council ) TRAQ 3-DAY COURSE Ed Jones Auditorium at Ellington Agricultural Center REGISTRATION IS CLOSED - CLASS IS FULL 416 Hogan Road Nashville, TN 37220 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
April 29, 2026
Reading the Leaves: Common Hardwood Tree Diseases with Foliar Symptoms
Join Clemson Extension for a one-hour webinar. Dr. Ellen Crocker will discuss the biology, symptoms, impacts, and management strategies for several common hardwood tree diseases with foliar symptoms. More information HERE.
May 2-3, 2026
2026 Natural State Tree Climbing Championship
Lowell, AR
Competition begins May 2, with Master’s Challenge on May 3. Setup, training, judges meeting, event walk-through, and gear check take place April 30-May 1. More information HERE.
May 6, 2026
ISA CERTIFIED ARBORIST, UTILITY SPECIALIST, MUNICIPAL SPECIALIST EXAM
Kingshill, Virgin Islands
ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Arborist, and Municipal Specialist written exams are scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Applicants for each exam must register by April 14, 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.
May 6, 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.
May 12-13, 2026
Conference on Vegetation Management and Plant Health
Caguas, Puerto Rico
Join the ISA Southern Chapter and Asociacion de Gestion de Vegetacion de Puerto Rico for a two-day plant healthcare conference. Contact Christian Torres Santana for more information.
Urban Forestry Credential Exam Preparation Training Courses
May 13, 2026, Goldsboro, NC
May 14, 2026, Stanley, NC
The N.C. Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program (U&CF) and Insightful Nature, LLC, are pleased to offer two free, one-day intensive urban forestry credential preparation training courses designed to prepare professionals to successfully pass the ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional and/or the SAF Certified Urban and Community Forester exams. Call Community Forestry Coordinator Sarah Hollis at 919-857-4841 with questions. Apply HERE.
May 15, 2026
2026 Grounds Management Short Course (Day 2)
Join the TN Cooperative Extension Service for Day 2 of their event. 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 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.
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.
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.
