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Free ISA CEUs: Week of January 19, 2026
Six different states (NM, AZ, NV, UT, CO and TX) are eligible to receive discounted services in February:
To reserve discounted pricing, book before January 31.
There are two live webinars for free ISA CEU training opportunities available this week.
Wednesday, January 21st
Reforesting Devon @11:00am – 1:00pm Mountain
Forests are about place and there is huge variation across Britain in how forest cover, emerged, was deforested and then reafforsted over the last century. Geography, soils, climate and economics have all had their part to play and every county is different. Their stories are significant as we look forward at the future of our forest and consider what we can do in the face of a changing climate. This talk covers the story of forests in Devon since the ice ages from the perspective of a manager of a Devon forest.
Turning Data into Action — How Tampa is Rebuilding an Equitable and Resilient Urban Forest @11:00am – 12:00pm Mountain
Join the first Learning Series session of the year! Learn how the City of Tampa is transforming its urban forestry efforts by building not just a tree planting program, but a coordinated system that connects data, city departments and community partners. This session highlights how Tampa is translating two decades of canopy loss and urban heat data into strategic, equity-focused tree plantings across both public and private property.
Following major hurricane impacts, the City of Tampa has turned post-storm recovery into an opportunity to restore and reimagine its urban forest. Through the Trees for Tampa initiative, multiple city departments, nonprofits, and private partners are working together to restore canopy cover, enhance resilience, and promote the benefits of trees to all residents.
Join us to explore critical insights from Tampa for municipal foresters who are navigating similar challenges of canopy decline, climate stress, and the need for coordinated, data-driven action.
Forestry Webinars
The Webinar Portal, a product of Southern Regional Extension Forestry (SREF) and winner of the 2011 USDA Forest Service’s Two Chiefs’ Partnership Award, is a “multi discipline” web platform used to promote and deliver live and on-demand virtual events and webinars focused on forestry, agriculture, conservation, climate science and other natural resource disciplines.
TreeStuff Webinars on YouTube
Watch a video and pass the quiz to qualify for free ISA CEUs.
Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA)
Introduction to Arboriculture Safety (1.25 ISA CEUs)
In this program, you will learn about general tree care safety so that you can avoid accidents while working in the field.
Susan Harwood Grant program OSHA Trainings (Up to 5 ISA CEUs)
Remember, you can always ask your local ISA chapter if your event qualifies for CEUs.
If your organization is hosting a free in-person or virtual ISA CEU opportunity, please reach out to so we can share it!
Subscribe to continue to receive free notifications for no-cost ISA CEU events.
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We are kind and we are straightforward.
We will explain the problems that we see, the likely reasons why it is impacting your community, recommendations to help you move forward, provide assistance navigating potential drawbacks or roadblocks and help you advocate for the outcomes you are seeking.
We value perspective
We are not the end-all and be-all arbiters or gifters of knowledge.
We recognize and honor that all participants in our work hold valuable knowledge that may not be recognized by current systems.
We support all participants to vocalize, share and impart their knowledge with others to build stronger community relationships and improve long-term, sustainable environmental outcomes.
We value evidence-based solutions led by community practices and values
The scientific method is an invaluable tool to empirically navigate data and outcomes.
However, it is not infallible or free from bias.
We utilize flexible multi-modal methodologies to ensure we can offer culturally and ecologically-sound solutions for your community.
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For all communities and clients, we explain and follow “Free, Prior and Informed Consent” protocols and best management practices to provide professional recommendations.
We value all partnerships
Our skill set has been curated to thrive in the context of many relationships.
We work with our partners, whether clients, participants, or other community members individually and collectively.
We refer out, connect others to opportunities and do not gatekeep the growth or development of others for our own or others’ benefit.
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We support, advocate and defer leadership to Indigenous communities near and far to guide our professional practice.
We utilize decolonization strategies and resources to become better neighbors to all beings.
We value self-determination
We do not judge, prescribe, manipulate, control or use shame to influence decisions.
We are here to empower you and provide professional recommendations that are tailored to your needs.
We value all the benefits of plants
Plants offer innumerable benefits that affect our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health.
We have learned many skills and techniques over the years to help you build plant-people relationships that already exist within you and your community.
We value time & expertise
We don’t rush and we understand our scope of practice.
We will never recommend an outcome that doesn’t prioritize the health of the land we work with, the safety of our clients or ourselves.
We value the learning process
We use open-ended questions, the Socratic method, storytelling techniques, hands-on workshops and more to empower our clients.
We offer ourselves as educators, community members, students and relatives to provide pathways that benefit you.
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Free ISA CEUs: Week of January 12, 2026
Hi everyone,
Snow has finally arrived!
We’re currently in Santa Fe, New Mexico, over 7,000 ft (2133 m) in elevation. Most of the winter has been so unseasonably warm that the cottonwoods are already budding out. It looks like the fruit trees are still in dormancy, but if we get a few more weeks of warm weather after this cold snap, fruit tree buds may be at risk of frost damage.
If you have questions about your trees or other plants that have been affected by the weather, feel free to comment, send an email or book a meeting to learn more.
Here are the free ISA CEUs for this week:
Wednesday, January 14th
Veteran trees – navigating too many definitions @ 11:00am-1:00pm Mountain
Arboricultural Association Wednesday Webinar Series presents Veteran trees – navigating too many definitions with James Chambers.Ancient and other Veteran trees are the most important trees any of us will ever deal with. And, with an ever-increasing range of threats to trees, the proper identification of and protection for veteran trees is crucial. But with so many definitions and the range of conflicting advice out there, it can be difficult. Join me for a walkthrough of many definitions to come to a reasonable, balanced, practical conclusion about how to properly recognise and categorise veteran trees.
James has over 25yrs experience in the Arboricultural profession, from climbing arborist to tree officer, urban forest manager to principal consultant, with a wide range of experience across arboriculture. He is a veteran tree specialist, qualified VET cert at consulting level, and a VETcert trainer for the ATF. Regularly volunteering for Forest Research, identifying, collecting & submitting samples of several novel pests & diseases, he is also a tree specialist investigation expert, a SAG Baumstatik member, working with decay detection & dynamic load tree stability testing, co-founder of ATF Essex Local Branch, regularly leading veteran tree walks, with a passion for learning & sharing information about trees.
Forestry Webinars
The Webinar Portal, a product of Southern Regional Extension Forestry (SREF) and winner of the 2011 USDA Forest Service’s Two Chiefs’ Partnership Award, is a “multi discipline” web platform used to promote and deliver live and on-demand virtual events and webinars focused on forestry, agriculture, conservation, climate science and other natural resource disciplines.
TreeStuff Webinars on YouTube
Watch a video and pass the quiz to qualify for free ISA CEUs.
Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA)
Introduction to Arboriculture Safety (1.25 ISA CEUs)
In this program, you will learn about general tree care safety so that you can avoid accidents while working in the field.
Susan Harwood Grant program OSHA Trainings (Up to 5 ISA CEUs)
Remember, you can always ask your local ISA chapter if your event qualifies for CEUs.
If your organization is hosting a free in-person or virtual ISA CEU opportunity, please reach out to so we can share it!
Subscribe to continue to receive free notifications for no-cost ISA CEU events.
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Free ISA CEUs: Week of January 5th, 2026
The new year brings new opportunities to learn about trees. Consider attending a webinar discussing oyster mushrooms in North American forests.
Wednesday, December 17th
Beyond cultivation: tracking the spread and ecological effects of the golden oyster mushroom @ 11:00am MST
Arboricultural Association Wednesday Webinar Series presents Beyond cultivation: tracking the spread and ecological effects of the golden oyster mushroom with Michelle Jusino. The golden oyster mushroom (Pleurotus citrinopileatus) is a popular edible fungus that has recently emerged as an invasive species in North American forests. Building on recent work published in Current Biology, this talk will summarize evidence that golden oyster mushrooms are spreading rapidly and are associated with reduced native fungal diversity on colonized trees. I will also highlight ongoing efforts to develop molecular tools for detection and monitoring of this species, and discuss future research directions needed to assess ecological impacts and inform management.
Register HereForestry Webinars
The Webinar Portal, a product of Southern Regional Extension Forestry (SREF) and winner of the 2011 USDA Forest Service’s Two Chiefs’ Partnership Award, is a “multi discipline” web platform used to promote and deliver live and on-demand virtual events and webinars focused on forestry, agriculture, conservation, climate science and other natural resource disciplines.
TreeStuff Webinars on YouTube
Watch a video and pass the quiz to qualify for free ISA CEUs.
Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA)
Introduction to Arboriculture Safety (1.25 ISA CEUs)
In this program, you will learn about general tree care safety so that you can avoid accidents while working in the field.
Susan Harwood Grant program OSHA Trainings (Up to 5 ISA CEUs)
Remember, you can always ask your local ISA chapter if your event qualifies for CEUs.
If your organization is hosting a free in-person or virtual ISA CEU opportunity, please reach out to so we can share it!
Subscribe to continue to receive free notifications for no-cost ISA CEU events.
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