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/
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
September 24, 2026
Webinar: Stop Pruning Malpractice with a Prescription
Alabama Extension and Green Up Alabama present a one-hour webinar examining ANSI A300-2023 pruning standards and guidance. More information HERE.
October 5-7, 2026 REGISTRATION IS CLOSED - CLASS IS FULL TRAQ 3-DAY COURSE Local co-hosts - City of Durham and NC Cooperative Extension NC Cooperative Extension - Durham County 721 Foster Street Durham, NC 27701 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.
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!! For complete program information and registration, go to the TRAQ EVENTS page.
October 6-7, 2026
TN Vegetation Management Association Annual Conference
Franklin, TN
Join TVMA for its two-day annual conference. More information HERE.
October 8, 2026
SC Green Industry Association Fall Field Day
Columbia, SC
Join the SC Green Industry Association for its 23rd Annual Fall Field Day. Featuring educational presentations, hands-on courses, equipment demonstrations, and networking with exhibitors. More information HERE.
October 8-9, 2026
17th Annual Great NC Tree Conference
Hickory, NC
Join the NC Urban Forest Council for a two-day conference. This will be an amazing opportunity to learn from experts in tree care and management, network with 200+ members of the NC tree community, and meet with exhibitors and vendors. More information HERE.
October 10, 2026
Using and Maintaining a Chainsaw Safely
Madison, AL
Join Stoney Gray Consulting Arborist for a half-day chainsaw safety and maintenance workshop. Email for more information.
October 13, 2026
Hemlock Treatment Demonstration
Asheville, NC
The Hemlock Restoration Initiative is hosting a demonstration of chemical treatment methods to control the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid. 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.
October 22, 2026
West TN Lawn & Landscape Review
Jackson, TN
University of TN Extension presents sessions on groundcovers, turfgrass mgmt, tree care, woody landscape pests, and weeds. More information HERE.
October 26-28, 2026 TRAQ 3-DAY COURSE Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center Local co-host - Alabama Cooperative Extension 8300 Hwy 104 Fairhope, AL 36532 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.
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!! For complete program information and registration, go to the TRAQ EVENTS page.
October 27, 2026
WEBINAR: Pest Monitoring Tools, Resources, and Safety
The Hort Life presents all-day training. Same sessions will take place 10/27, 12/1, 12/7, 12/15, 12/17, and 12/18. For more information, email hortlife@gmail.com or call 910-616-1989.
October 27-28, 2026
Pulmones Criollos Series: Biomechanic and Tree Risk, Technical Arboriculture Workshop 2026 Caguas, Puerto Rico
Join the Municipio Autonomo de Caguas for a 1.5-day Biomechanic and Tree Risk workshop. More information HERE.
October 28, 2026
Trees SC Annual Conference: Pre-Conference Tour
Charleston, SC
Join Trees SC for a full-day tour. Stops include gardens, food forests, and the Angel Oak. More information HERE.
October 28, 2026
Pre-Conference Workshop: Urban Forestry Credential Preparation Course
Memphis, TN
TUFC presents a half-day preparation course led by Dr. Paul Ries for professionals pursuing the ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional or SAF Certified Urban & Community Forester credential. More information HERE.
October 29-30, 2026
TUFC Annual Conference: Raising the Canopy
Memphis, TN
Join Tennessee's urban forestry community in Memphis for two days of education, field experiences, and networking at the 2026 Tennessee Urban Forestry Conference. More information HERE.
October 31, 2026
Tree Safety
Madison, AL
Join Stoney Gray Consulting Arborist for a half-day tree safety workshop. Session topics include chipper safety and climbing safety. Email for more information.
November 5, 2026
Proper Pruning: How to Avoid Common Pitfalls
Asheville, NC
Join the Buncombe County Cooperative Extension for a half-day workshop. Topics include the science of the cut, timing is everything, techniques & styles, and tools of the trade. More information HERE.
November 9, 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.
November 9-11, 2026 TRAQ 3-DAY COURSE Greenway Farm Conference Center Local co-host - City of Chattanooga 4960 Gann Store Road Hixson, TN 37343 (Chattanooga) 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.
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!! For complete program information and registration, go to the TRAQ EVENTS page.
November 21, 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.
December 1, 2026
WEBINAR: Pest Monitoring Tools, Resources, and Safety
The Hort Life presents all-day training. Same sessions will take place 10/27, 12/1, 12/7, 12/15, 12/17, and 12/18. For more information, email hortlife@gmail.com or call 910-616-1989.
December 1, 2026
NC Community Trees Webinar: Phosphite Usage in Tree Care
Learn how to utilize phosphites in tree care from Dr. Glynn Percival with Bartlett Tree Experts. We will discuss the benefits, best practices, potential drawbacks, and current as well as future technologies for phosphite usage on community trees. More information HERE.
December 7, 2026
Pest Monitoring Tools, Resources, and Safety
Raleigh, NC
The Hort Life presents all-day training. Same sessions will take place 10/27, 12/1, 12/7, 12/15, 12/17, and 12/18. For more information, email hortlife@gmail.com or call 910-616-1989.
December 10, 2026
Forest Health Workshop
Florence, SC
Join Clemson Extension for a half-day workshop. Topics include Clemson resources; pesticide safety and handling; pine insects and fungi ID and management; hardwood pest ID and management, and plant management basics. More information HERE.
December 11, 2026
Urban Tree Health Workshop
Conway, SC
Join Clemson Extension for this workshop. Topics include Clemson resources; tree stressors and pests; sucking tree pests, invasive tree pests; native ornamentals; pesticide legal overview, and tree planting and care. More information HERE.
December 15, 2026
Pest Monitoring Tools, Resources, and Safety
Wilmington, NC
The Hort Life presents all-day training. Same sessions will take place 10/27, 12/1, 12/7, 12/15, 12/17, and 12/18. For more information, email hortlife@gmail.com or call 910-616-1989.
December 17, 2026
WEBINAR: Pest Monitoring Tools, Resources, and Safety
The Hort Life presents all-day training. Same sessions will take place 10/27, 12/1, 12/7, 12/15, 12/17, and 12/18. For more information, email hortlife@gmail.com or call 910-616-1989.
December 18, 2026
WEBINAR: Pest Monitoring Tools, Resources, and Safety
The Hort Life presents all-day training. Same sessions will take place 10/27, 12/1, 12/7, 12/15, 12/17, and 12/18. For more information, email hortlife@gmail.com or call 910-616-1989.
February 18, 2027
29th Annual Eastern NC Landscape Conference & Trade Show
Rocky Mount, NC
This conference brings together landscape contractors, turfgrass managers, nursery and greenhouse professionals, arborists, and green industry business owners from across eastern North Carolina. Each year, leading researchers and industry experts address current challenges in landscape management, pest and disease control, plant selection, and business operations. More information HERE.
February 22-24, 2027
ISA Southern 85th Annual Conference and Trade Show
Winston-Salem, NC
Planning is underway for workshops, educational sessions, and green-industry networking. More information HERE.
February 28, 2027
SC Green Industry Conference & Trade Show
Columbia, SC
SC Green Industry is offering a handful of sessions for ISA CEUs, topics including soil & water testing, five-step framework to preserve & manage trees, invasive pests in the southeast, and maximizing pesticide efficacy. More information HERE.
