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ISAT Events

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SAN ANTONIO, TX

Registration closes March 13


This ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) workshop in San Antonio, TX provides an opportunity for professionals in the arboriculture industry to expand their knowledge through education and training in the fundamentals of tree risk assessment. This qualification promotes the safety of people and property by providing a standardized and systematic process for assessing tree risk. The results of a tree risk assessment can provide tree owners and risk managers with the information to make informed decisions to enhance tree benefits, health, and longevity.

HOUSTON, TX

Registration closes May 15


This ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) workshop in Houston, TX provides an opportunity for professionals in the arboriculture industry to expand their knowledge through education and training in the fundamentals of tree risk assessment. This qualification promotes the safety of people and property by providing a standardized and systematic process for assessing tree risk. The results of a tree risk assessment can provide tree owners and risk managers with the information to make informed decisions to enhance tree benefits, health, and longevity.

The 3rd Annual North Texas Bilingual Tree Care and Safety Workshop will be held at the Texas Agrilife Center in Dallas. The event focuses on providing crews with actionable tools to increase safety, readiness and confidence while strengthening rapid, effective response to emergencies in the most demanding environments in tree industry – Utility Tree Work.

The 2nd HAUFC Bilingual Tree Care and Safety Workshop will be held at the HCFCD Pavilion in Houston. The event focuses on providing crews with actionable tools to increase safety, readiness and confidence while strengthening rapid, effective response to emergencies in the most demanding environments in tree industry – Utility Tree Work.

It is time for the 16th Annual Bilingual Tree Care and Safety Workshop in San Antonio (Schertz). The event focuses on providing crews with actionable tools to increase safety, readiness and confidence while strengthening rapid, effective response to emergencies in the most demanding environments in tree industry – Utility Tree Work.

Únase a nosotros para una colección de seminarios web este año de expertos en contenido de habla hispana en una variedad de temas actuales. Todos los seminarios web serán el tercer miércoles de cada mes a las 6:30 a.m. CT y durarán aproximadamente una hora. Todos los seminarios web son gratuitos y ofrecen 1 ISA CEU a los titulares de credenciales actuales.


Join us for a collection of webinars this year from Spanish-speaking content experts in a variety of current topics. All webinars will be the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30am CT and last approximately one hour. All webinars are free and offer 1 ISA CEU to current credential holders. 


Next webinar: February 18th with Mizraim Mata: Del Oficio a la Vocación: Liderazgo y Cuidado del Árbol en la Nueva Generación / From Trade to Calling: Leadership and Tree Care in the Next Generation


The First Aid/CPR/AR workshop focuses on prerequisites required for the application to ISA's Certified Tree Climber credential. Day 1 provides the First Aid/CPR/AED certification and Day 2 provides Aerial Rescue with a hands-on practical rescue. You may attend Day 1 and/or Day 2, depending on your needs.

Join the Cross Timbers Urban Forestry Council, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, and Texas A&M Forest Service for the next North Texas Urban Forestry Conference at the beautiful Hurst Convention Center on February 26, 2026.

Registration limited -- register now



Join Dr. Stephanie Adams and Hannah Ayala in College Station for this hands-on workshop. This two-day workshop will feature a tour of the Texas Plant Disease Diagnostic Laboratory with demonstrations of advanced clinical tours. Disease tours on campus will be held to discuss field diagnosis and in-class sessions will cover inspections of signs and symptoms.

This "Virtual Renewal" will extend your Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification for a period of three (3) years. To maintain your Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification, you can either retake the two-day course and have a five (5) year extension or you can attend this course and extend for three (3) years. This 5.5-hour workshop will discuss wildfire reduction methodologies and practical 

application in the field. 

In collaboration with the Alamo Forest Partnership, Bexar Branches Alliance is excited to announce the 4th Annual Regional Urban Forestry Conference. Our primary objective for this event is to unite individuals from across Bexar County to engage in discussions regarding the present condition and the future prospects of our urban forest. The proceeds generated from this conference will go toward supporting Bexar Branches Alliance Programming initiatives, which encompass native tree planting projects, tree maintenance and resilience initiatives, as well as educational programs aimed at connecting our community with our urban forest.

Registration limited - register today


The Texas A&M Forest Service and Texas Chapter ISA have developed the Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification to introduce you to terms and principles to incorporate into your arboriculture practice. You will explore how wildfire 

moves through a landscape and mitigation options you could perform or bring to the attention of your client. A written exam and field test will need to be 

successfully passed to gain the qualification. 

Upcoming Texas Chapter ISA Events

*If the event does not have a blue link to the event page, it is not yet open for registration but mark your calendar! Registration will open on the first Wednesday of the month in the Members' Only TreEmail. Members always save on ISAT events. Join or renew today!


  • Texas Oak Wilt Qualification (TOWQ) Renewal - May 5, Virtual


  • Texas Oak Wilt Qualification (TOWQ) - May 21-22, Glen Rose, TX


  • Texas Tree Climbing Championship & Workshop - May 28-30, San Antonio, TX/Location TBD


  • East Texas Tree Care Workshop - June 3-4, Nacogdoches, TX


  • Texas Oak Wilt Qualification (TOWQ) - June 10-11, Hye, TX



  • Texas Tree Conference - September 23-25, Waco, TX


Affiliate Organization Events

These are events from our partner organizations







  • Tour des Trees - September 12-18, North & South Carolina (Hosted by TREE Fund)


  • Saluting Branches - September 16, Various locations in Texas (Hosted by Saluting Branches)




Certified Arborist Corner

Information for earning a credential with ISA

Each time a Certified Arborist Exam is offered,

there will be the opportunity to take the

Municipal Specialist exam, Utility Specialist exam,

and Certified Tree Climber written exam.


CERTIFIED ARBORIST PREP COURSES:



CERTIFIED ARBORIST EXAMS:



CERTIFIED TREE CLIMBER SKILLS EXAM:

  • San Antonio, TX -- May 2026 during Texas Tree Climbing Championship (more details to come)


PRACTICE CERTIFIED ARBORIST EXAM:

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Texas Chapter ISA Events Calendar

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For definitions, visit: Texas Forest A&M Service - Trees of Texas - How to ID