Global Organization of Tree Climbers (GOTC)

12/02/2025

If you're so inclined for Giving Tuesday or Colorado Gives Day (12/9), please consider donating to this fund which helps bring underserved youth up to Cal-wood for programs introducing them to arboriculture and careers in forestry. Thanks!

Funds will engage low-income, minority high school students in wildfire research at Cal-Wood!

11/21/2025

What do Trees Remember?

Until recently, little was known about how memory functions in trees which experience decades, even centuries, of shifting environmental pressures.

04/24/2025

Newborns living near trees tend to be healthier: New data suggests it's not because healthier people reside near parks.

The link between proximity to greenspace -- including trees and parks-- and healthy birth outcomes is well established. Now new data adds to our understanding of these health benefits, accounting for other factors that may influence this link, such as education, income and body mass index, but also....

04/18/2025

Most of us already know this, but still...

Researchers evaluating a nature-based program of activities for patients with mild to moderate mental health conditions have shown that improvements in mood and anxiety levels can be seen in as little as 12 weeks.

04/16/2025

DISCLAIMER!!! * This event is held at our other location at Silver Falls State Park in OR.*

Even so... more than a worthwhile drive from Washington, even worth a flight if you ask me!

This is going to be the most amazing, unique experience you will ever experience! Imagine a big group of tree climbers learning from each other, climbing with each other, eating together, and with the option to sleep in giant trees together!! My heart is so warm with the thought of this event.

Sign up today at treeclimbingatsilverfalls.com or gotreeclimbing.org !

03/16/2025

Join your fellow and other for an unforgettable 2025 International Tree Climbers Rendezvous with Tree Climbing at Silver Falls 💚🌲 at this summer, August 21-25 💚💚!!

Reserve your event ticket + accommodation (starting at $495 for an adult, full event) on our 🌳🌲website: https://www.gotreeclimbing.org/register-tcr/

12/02/2024

Feeling adventurous? Do you still want to join the 2025 Costa Rica Rendezvous? That's possible!

Reserve Soon to Safe a Spot! Final Deadline TBA - the Preliminary Deadline has passed and many of your fellow already signed up 💚.

Check out https://www.gotreeclimbing.org/ for more info 🌳🌲.

A resource for tree climbing and a central place for tree climbers to learn, improve their skills, and meet other like-minded people who care for nature and trees

11/21/2024

Are you ready for a new perspective on tree climbing? We are looking for Board & Council members for the year 2025 and beyond!

Nominees must be a member of the GOTC (it is only $35 for a lifelong membership!) and have experience in technical tree climbing, leading facilitated/guided climbing programs, or instructing tree climbing.

The Board meets regularly to discuss and formulate policy related to the operation of the organization in accordance with the stated mission of the organization.

Board members are elected to 2-year terms by vote of the general membership at the annual meeting (Dec 17, 2024). Board members are expected to attend monthly Board meetings, attend the Annual Meeting held in December via Zoom, serve on at least one committee (Outreach, Recognition Program, Newsletter, Adaptive Climbing, Rendezvous, Rendezvous Scholarship, Nominating), and may also serve on the Executive Committee in the officer roles of president, vice-president, secretary, or treasurer.

Council members are appointed by the Board. Council members are invited to attend monthly Board meetings, serve on committee(s), and participate in discussions and provide input on topics under consideration by the Board.

Email us at [email protected] :-)

11/16/2024

Check out and share our 2024 Fall newsletter! With stories by Kay Hurley, James R Reed, and Sam (Oak) Johnson.

11/01/2024

Dear , registration for our April 2025 International Tree Climbers Rendezvous in Costa Rica at is open! This will be one of two Rendezvous taking place this year. The other one will take place in August at in Oregon.

You can find all information on pricing, loding, transportation, pre- and post-vous activities in the sign-up form. You can access the following PDF to preview the form and all Rendezvous information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/158BzSYsC_Y7FbmBl2m6JYTkQKDSlxjtx/view?usp=sharing

We're working hard on getting the Rendezvous information online as well (keep checking our website: www.gotreeclimbing.org 🌳🌲🌳💚).

Feel free to email us at [email protected] :-)

Rendezvous Dates: Thursday, April 24, 2025, through Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Pre-Vous Dates: Sunday, April 20, 2025, through Thursday, April 24, 2025. Post-Vous Dates: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, through Friday, May 2, 2025. The arrival day is Thursday, the departure day is Tuesday. You can find our cu...

10/25/2024

Are you ready to meet your (new) tree climber friends? Climb some awesomer than awesome trees? That's possible as...
We are pleased to announce that we'll have two (2!!) Rendezvous lined up for 2025!

Both Rendezvous will take place at absolutely gorgeous 🌲🌳🌴 - but very different - locations. We therefore want you to have some information on both to make an informed decision:

The April 24-29 Rendezvous will take place in Costa Rica, at /Osa Peninsula - hosted by Osa Conservation (Conservación Osa).
The August 21-25 Rendezvous will take place in Oregon, USA, at - hosted by Tree Climbing at Silver Falls

Both events are absolutely confirmed with all parties involved. We have attached some flyers for you to check out 🌲🌳🌴 :-)

For Oregon, we are awaiting some numbers to finalize participant fees. Sign-up will be ready soon - we'll keep you posted!

For Costa Rica, we'll share sign-up information on Facebook very soon - the preliminary sign-up deadline date is November 29, 2024.

10/15/2024

As a preview to the upcoming two Tree Climbers Rendezvous (stay tuned!🌳🌲🌳), we are here sharing some pictures of the last Rendezvous. Merely 3 weeks ago... this took place in Tustin, Michigan Center Lake Bible Camp and Retreat Center... 🌳🌲💚