ISA Prairie Chapter

10/13/2026

Meet Paul Arsenault, joining us at the ISA Prairie Chapter Conference in Edmonton! 🌳

Paul will be sharing insights into wood reclamation in a municipal setting—what happens to urban trees at the end of their life and how municipalities can find new value in that material.

🎥 Hear from Paul on what he’ll be covering October 20–21.

10/10/2026

Meet Steve Lane, one of the speakers joining us for Rooted in Excellence: Growing Urban Forests in Edmonton.

Steve will be talking about public relations in arboriculture and the importance of communication, professionalism and the soft skills that help move our industry forward.
🎥 Hear what Steve has planned for October 20–21.

10/10/2026

Best of luck to Jordyn Dyck and Wyatt Chipps as they represent the Prairie Chapter at the International Tree Climbing Championship (ITCC) in St. Louis this weekend!!

10/08/2026

How does housing development and infill affect Calgary’s urban forest? 🌳🏙️

Jeremiah Erhardt will be sharing research on the vulnerability of Calgary’s urban forest to housing densification and infill at the ISA Prairie Chapter Conference.

🎥 Hear Jeremiah introduce his session and what he’ll be exploring in Edmonton.

TreeCare

10/07/2026

What really makes a tree fail?

RJ Laverne, PhD, is joining us at the ISA Prairie Chapter Conference to explore tree risk, biomechanics and the forces at work in trees—with practical insight for arborists and tree workers. 🌳

🎥 Hear from RJ about what he’ll be covering in Edmonton.

09/18/2026

Award Descriptions and Nomination Form can be found here:
https://isaprairie.com/awards/

09/18/2026

Nominations must be received by October 20, 2026 @ 4pm

Elections will be held at the Annual General Meeting on October 20, 2026, at the Annual Conference in Edmonton, AB.

Your participation in the operation of the Prairie Chapter is key to keeping it vital, current, and meaningful. Please consider running for a position on the Prairie Chapter Board.

Email [email protected] for details and the nomination form.

09/14/2026

T-Shirt Design Contest!!
Have your design on the official T-shirt for this exciting 3-day event in 2027!! More details available here https://isaprairie.com/pcwt/

09/12/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 ISA Prairie Chapter Annual Conference and Trade Show!
Rooted in Excellence: Growing Urban Forests
October 20 to 21, 2026
Edmonton Inn and Conference Centre, Edmonton, AB
Two days in the canopy with arborists from across the prairies. Keynote speaker Dr. Richard Hauer of Eocene Environmental Group on the cost of not maintaining trees and the 3 30 300 rule, 20+ trade show vendors, up to 16 CEUs, and Arborfest supper and social on Tuesday night (included with your registration).
Come a day early for our October 19 preconference events: a wood decay fungi workshop, forest bathing, and an Edmonton city tour. Seats are limited.
Early rates end September 30. Save $50 on every seat by registering before the end of the month. Registration closes October 12.
Register now at www.isaprairie.com (link in bio)

05/30/2026

Free Digital Copy Available through the ISA Store.
https://wwv.isa-arbor.com/store/searchResult

ISA is excited to share that the new Z133-2026 Safety Standard is now available.

Developed to help advance safety across the arboriculture industry, the updated American National Standard: Safety and Health Requirements for Arboricultural Operations has now been approved by ANSI.

- Updated to reflect current industry practices and improved safety outcomes
- Download your complimentary individual digital copy through the ISA Store
- Print editions available for purchase in English and Spanish

Learn more about the Z133-2026 and access the new standard today: https://ow.ly/gEpL50Z5a38