Kentucky Arborists' Association

Kentucky Arborists' Association The Kentucky Arborists' Association is a state-wide chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture.

We represent arborists throughout the state of Kentucky and beyond through education, training and professional development. The Kentucky Arborists' Association is a professional organization representing arborists and the tree care industry in our state. We provide workshops, training, certification exams, an annual conference and the Kentucky Tree Climbing Championship to promote our industry and support Kentucky's arborists and tree care specialists.

06/11/2026

Next Wednesday, come out to UK’s EREC (Ecological Recreation and EducationCenter) for a free educational event. Attendees will enjoy a presentation by Caroline Kane from the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves and learn how trees in your yard and urban environments host beneficial insects such as solitary bees, moths, and more. Gain a deeper appreciation for the trees around us and the life they support. Please sign up on our website.

UK EREC
1737 Russell Cave Road
Wednesday, June 17th
6 pm - 7:30 pm

The KAA is so excited to be hosting another ISA TRAQ program. Dr. Fountain started off the 2nd day of instruction outdoo...
06/11/2026

The KAA is so excited to be hosting another ISA TRAQ program. Dr. Fountain started off the 2nd day of instruction outdoors to review tree biology. We are grateful for the Shelby County Cooperative Extension Office as our host location.

06/06/2026

THIS IS NOT A WARNING!

Join us with instructor, Lindsey Purcell, BCMA, RCA, TRAQ for a “Pruning with Prescriptive Perspectives”.  Create prunin...
06/05/2026

Join us with instructor, Lindsey Purcell, BCMA, RCA, TRAQ for a “Pruning with Prescriptive Perspectives”. Create pruning prescriptions: Implement the prescription with improved efficiency and effectiveness.

What will you learn?

Physiological response from pruning decision-making guidelines implementing current standards, biomechanical impacts of pruning and prescriptive pruning using written specifications.

What will you experience?

Pruning prescriptions and implementation on trees of various development stages, young trees, early establishment and medium-aged trees.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

Register early by (6/30) and get a discount!

KAA Member Early Bird: $360.00

Non-Member Early Bird: $400.00

Register on 7/1 or after:

KAA Member: $420.00

Non-Member: $460.00

Welcome Paula as one of our newest KAA Board of Directors!Paula Sumner began her career in arboriculture through a stron...
06/05/2026

Welcome Paula as one of our newest KAA Board of Directors!

Paula Sumner began her career in arboriculture through a strong foundation in agriculture and education, which sparked a passion for tree care, community outreach, and long-term land stewardship. Based in Lexington, Kentucky, she co-owns Estate Tree Service with her husband, where they focus on responsible, science-based tree care practices, including proactive Plant Health Care (PHC).

Paula is serving as the marketing chairperson of the Kentucky Arborist Association and is currently working toward earning her ISA Certified Arborist credential in 2026. She is passionate about educating the public on the importance of proper tree care and creating pathways for the next generation of arborists through mentorship, training, and accessible educational opportunities across Kentucky.

We are so thankful to have Cary continuing his service on our board of directors! Cary Craycroft began his career in hor...
03/27/2026

We are so thankful to have Cary continuing his service on our board of directors!

Cary Craycroft began his career in horticulture at the Parklands of Floyds Fork in the spring of 2020, where he developed a strong foundation in plant identification, plant healthcare, meadow management, and timber stand improvement. During this time, he also worked as a nurseryman at Earl Thieneman Garden Center, gaining hands-on experience in tree care, identification, and proper planting techniques. He quickly advanced into a lead role in tree sales.

Building on this experience, Cary earned his ISA Certified Arborist credential in November 2023, qualifying him for his current position as a Staff Arborist with Louisville Metro Parks. In this role, he conducts tree inspections and helps protect and manage trees across more than 120 parks, as well as throughout Louisville’s four historic parkway systems. During his time with Metro Parks, Cary has also earned his Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) and ISA Municipal Specialist credential.

In his spare time, Cary enjoys spending time outdoors, with interests that include fishing, trail running, and woodworking.

We want to introduce you to Abbie Hessian… she graciously volunteered to be one of our newest board members and provided...
03/19/2026

We want to introduce you to Abbie Hessian… she graciously volunteered to be one of our newest board members and provided some information about her arboricultural experience so we can get to know her…
“I grew up in the horticulture industry and a landscaping family. My grandfather was Larry Lose, he taught me so much as a horticulturist and was a wonderful role model. He inspired me to go to college and push myself to find my spot in the industry. I have a Bachelors of Agriculture Science - Horticulture from Murray State University. I am a certified Arborist, a Master Gardener and a mom. I currently work for Inside Out Landscape Design in Frankfort, KY.”

We are looking forward to this next year but we are extremely grateful to everything that Aaron Boggs did for our organi...
03/18/2026

We are looking forward to this next year but we are extremely grateful to everything that Aaron Boggs did for our organization during his tenure as President.

Address

Georgetown, KY

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+13303078651

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