Illinois Arborist Association

10/30/2026

Inaugural IAA Presidents Dinner

We had a great time last night at our inaugural IAA President's Dinner! A great way to recognize those who have given their time and expertise to lead our board and help advance the industry! It was great seeing many past presidents from over the years and connect them with the current executive track members to collaborate and learn from each other. Thank you Phase Three Brewing Company for the hospitality!

We look forward to this year over year event. Want to join the party? Consider running for the board and ultimately the executive track to be the next board president of the IAA. Learn all about what it means to join the IAA Board, advance your career and make a difference in the industry!

https://illinoisarborist.org/about/board/nominations

10/28/2026

We are excited to have Jack Pizzo, owner of Pizzo & Associates, Ltd., to join us at IAA TreeBiz tonight! Join us at Aurelios Pizza in Geneva for an exciting discussion of the intersection of arboriculture and native planting and landscapes!

Enjoy some pizza, fun and a great discussion of how we in arboriculture and very much involved with native planting and the benefits they provide!

A huge thank you to our sponsors Winkler Tree & Lawn Care, Arborjet Ecologel and Wellbuilt Equipment Inc. for helping make these events happen!

TreeBiz Social

Pssst, are you free next Wednesday, October 28th, from 5–7 PM?

It’s a pizza party with Pizzo! Join us and TreeBiz Social at Aurelio’s Pizza in Geneva, IL for a talk on Adding Pollinator & Rain Gardens in Your Community. Come learn how pollinator and rain gardens can transform local landscapes into vibrant, sustainable ecosystems that support biodiversity. It’s a free event to register, link below! https://illinoisarborist.org/events/treebiz-social

We’ll see you there! Bring your friends, coworkers, and, of course, your appetite.

10/23/2026

Join us for the IAA's 44th Annual Conference & Trade Show!

Mark your calendars for November 17–18, 2026, at the Tinley Park Convention Center!

Connect with fellow industry professionals, explore the latest products and equipment, earn CEUs, and enjoy two days of education, networking, and hands-on demonstrations!

⏰ Early Bird Registration ends October 26th! Don't miss your chance to save on registration - secure your spot before prices increase!

📅 November 17–18, 2026
📍 Tinley Park Convention Center | Tinley Park, IL

Register today: https://illinoisarborist.org/events/annual-conference

10/22/2026

🚨ISA CEU Opportunities! ISA 2026 Virtual, On Demand Events!🚨

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If you can't make our conference, are behind in CEU's or just want to continue to drive your learning in the trade and industry, don't miss out on these on demand virtual webinars from the ISA -

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Before these virtual opportunities, don't miss out on our annual, in person 🚨IAA Annual Conference🚨 in Tinley Park! Room block pricing ends October 26 if you are staying overnight, so get signed up today!

https://illinoisarborist.org/events/annual-conference

Join 600+ tree care professionals at the 44th IAA Annual Conference & Trade Show, November 16-18, 2026 at the EVEN Hotel & Tinley Park Convention Center.

10/18/2026

A big thank you to Landscape Illinois for hosting us at the IMPACT Conference last Thursday at NIU Naperville! 🌱

We had a great time connecting with landscape professionals, exchanging ideas, and learning more about the sustainable practices shaping the future of our landscapes. Events like these are a great reminder of the impact we can make when we come together to support healthier, more resilient environments.

A special thank you to Paul for representing IAA and manning our booth throughout the day! We appreciate everyone who stopped by to connect with us. 🌳

10/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for our UCFF meeting at Spring Grove Nursery!

Attendees had the opportunity to get an inside look at nursery operations, explore tree production and planting practices, and participate in valuable discussions with fellow industry professionals.

10/08/2026

Yesterday, we welcomed students, career changers, tradespeople, educators, and outdoor enthusiasts to our 4th Annual Careers in Arboriculture Demonstration Event at The Morton Arboretum! 🌳

From live arboricultural demonstrations and hands-on learning opportunities to networking with industry professionals and exploring career paths, attendees got an up-close look at what makes arboriculture such a rewarding profession.

A special thank you to The Morton Arboretum for hosting this event and helping create an incredible environment for learning, discovery, and connection. We’re also grateful for the many sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers, and industry partners who helped make the day possible… we’ll be recognizing them in the comments below! 👇

Events like this are only possible when our industry comes together to invest in the next generation of arborists and tree care professionals, and yesterday was a great example of that collaboration in action.

Thank you to everyone who attended, and we hope to see you again next year!

10/06/2026

Thanks Manu and The Morton Arboretum! We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow!

10/05/2026

IAA Careers in Arboriculture Demonstration Event - Two Days Away!

Wednesday this week will be our 4th Annual IAA Careers in Arboriculture Demonstration Event at The Morton Arboretum!

You still have time to register to attend, sponsor or have a career fair booth at the event! The weather is looking awesome and we are excited to connect career seeking professionals with local employers and grow the arboriculture industry!

Thank you to our awesome sponsors, Bartlett Tree Experts, The Davey Tree Expert Company, Skyline Tree Service and Landscaping Inc., Homer Tree Care, Kramer Tree Specialists, Inc., Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Graf Tree Care, STIHL and Whole Foods Market Hinsdale! We couldn't do this event without you and especially our gracious event location host, The Morton Arboretum!

Check out all of the details, see what employers will be in attendance and get registered today!

https://illinoisarborist.org/events/careers-in-arboriculture

10/01/2026

Great conversations last night at our TreeBiz event! An excellent panel of owner-operators, crane service providers and employee operators! One of the highest risk services in our industry, great to get insight and discussion on this topic to make the best decisions for your biz!

Thanks as always to our awesome sponsors providing the food and refreshments for all! Winkler Tree & Lawn Care, Wellbuilt Equipment Inc. and Arborjet Ecologel

Don’t forget a big thanks to our Commercial Directors, Brianna White and Kevin Halbert for helping setup, coordinate and put on these events throughout the year!

Two more TreeBiz events to come this year. One on October 28 and another on December 9th. Can’t wait to see everyone and the next one!

Follow our events page or checkout our website for details!

https://illinoisarborist.org/events/treebiz-social