ISA Prairie Chapter

06/18/2026

ISA Prairie Chapter Tree Climbing Competition is approaching fast!! Join us in the lovely Kildonan Park in Winnipeg, MB August 21-23, 2026.
To volunteer for this fun event, please fill out the online form found here: https://isaprairie.com/tree-climbing-competition/
Climber Registration opens July 1, 2026.

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

05/16/2026

44 competitors. 3 days. One canopy champion. 🌳

The ISA Prairie Chapter Tree Climbing Championship is coming to Winnipeg at Kildonan Park - Join us August 21 & 23, 2026.

Watch some of the best arborists and professional tree climbers from across the prairies compete in speed, accent, aerial rescue, work climb, and the Masters Challenge high up in the canopy.

This is an awesome event for climbers, arborists, families, and anyone who loves trees.

Come cheer on the competitors, meet the arboriculture community, and experience tree climbing up close.

🌲 Kildonan Park, Winnipeg
📅 August 21 & 23, 2026
🎟 Free to attend

05/08/2026

Great turnout at the ISA Prairie Chapter Fungamentals Workshop in Saskatoon 🌳🍄

A full day of learning, discussion, and hands-on education focused on tree fungi, decay, diagnostics, and practical arboriculture applications.

Thanks to everyone who attended and helped make the event a success. It’s always great bringing together arborists and urban forestry professionals from across the prairies.

Looking forward to the next one.

04/24/2026

New Dates Added!! This course will fill fast...don't miss out!!

Sept 9-11, 2026 in Calgary, AB

For course details and registration, visit https://isaprairie.com/traq/

04/23/2026

We wrapped up an awesome ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) course in Edmonton from April 8–10 🌳

Big thanks to our instructor Mark James (Littleton, CO) for leading a great few days of training.

Strong group, lots of learning, and some solid discussions around tree risk and assessment. Always good to see arborists sharpening their skills and raising the bar across the prairies.

Thanks to everyone who took part 👏

04/13/2026

1 week left to register!! (registration deadline extended to April 20, 2026)

Hands-on workshop in Saskatoon, SK!!

Earn 7 CEUs and learn the importance of fungi and wood decay and how it affects trees!

Practice valuable skills to assist with tree appraisals and risk assessments, and how to translate the info into practical solutions.

Visit: https://isaprairie.com/workshops/course for course details and registration.

03/31/2026

Strong turnout in Winnipeg for our recent Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) course, held March 25–27 at the University of Winnipeg.

Three days of hands-on learning, great discussions, and practical field experience. It was excellent to see such strong engagement from participants, all focused on advancing their skills in tree risk assessment.

A big thank you to Steve Lane and everyone who attended and contributed to a highly successful course.

Looking forward to the next one.

03/20/2026

Workshop Alert!!
Join us for this exciting workshop in Saskatoon! Details, course schedule and registration can be found at: https://isaprairie.com/workshops/

01/14/2026

TRAQ is BACK! Registration is open for all 4 courses....space is limited and classes fill FAST!

Register Today!

https://isaprairie.com/traq/