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Course Descriptions
Beyond Tree Climbing Workshops, we offer a large array of education. ArborSkills, classes, seminars, and presentations; wether you attend an event we host or you can host a workshop or training, we can come to you.
With arborists and tree people with skills from beginner to advanced, we've got you covered. All of our events can earn CEUs to support you and your team's professional development.
Encouraging those to "Know what you know, and know what you don't know, and have the courage to say so"!
WTCW Tree Climbing Workshops
Our three day tree climbing workshops are designed for novice, intermediate and experienced climbers. Our course teach the building blocks of what every climbers should be exposed to, be familiar and competent with as they develop their aerial ability to work, play, and explore trees.
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February 20-22 - Wimberley, Texas - Register
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May 15-17 - Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York - Register
Scholarship Application 1/24-2/27 -
September 18-20 - Washington, Massachusetts
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October 16-18 - Efland, North Carolina
WTCW Advanced Tree Climbing Workshop
Building from our Level 1 & 2 Tree Climbing Workshop, this course is designed to push climbers to hone their gaps, and gain competency and proficiency in their skills.
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March 20-23 - Advanced Tree Climbing Workshop (Prerequisites) - Register
Catalina Island, California - Scholarship Application - 1/24-2/13
Canopy Exploration
This one day tree climbing experience is like no other. Rooted foremost in safety, this day of exploration is not just about trees but more about you and your connection to the living beings. Explore how your senses receive while aloft in the canopy of a tree.
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September 6 - Mountain Top Arboretum, NY- Register
Our leadership courses are tailored for our audience. Focusing on bonding, shared experienced, communication, and personal development our Leadership Workshops will be one they will always remember.
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August 6, 2026 - Private Course, NH
Chainsaw Safety - "Level 1” For Beginners
A Chainsaw Safety course should be shall before operating a chainsaw. However, due to the ability to purchase a saw anywhere. This course will breakdown how a chainsaw can hurt you, but more importantly it is about how to use this great tool efficiently and ergonomically while getting work done. Topics include:
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Safety Features of a Chainsaw
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First Aid
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PPE & Why
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Starting Procedures
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Operator Ergonomics
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Reactive Forces
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Cutting, Binds, Notches, & Wedges
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Learn & DO with professional grade saws
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May 25 - Level 1 - Mt. Top Arboretum, NY - Register
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October 13 - Level 1 - Mt. Top Arboretum, NY
Chainsaw Safety - "Level 2” Moving Beyond Firewood
The course continues developing your chainsaw skills combining more hands-on, and lecture while covering more about reactive forces, more chainsaw maintenance, more tools to aid your chainsaw skills, and when and why to use certain notches.
More of Level 1; yet developed to expand your skills. Attendees will spend more time cutting with real-time feedback and guidance.
You will leave with a better understanding of the safety features of a chainsaw and be able to operate a chainsaw based on using safe fundamentals. Prior to taking this course, you should have taken a Level 1 chainsaw course.
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May 26 - Level 2 - Mt. Top Arboretum, NY - Register
Chainsaw Maintenance
This course is designed for people wanted to do more than just run your chainsaw. It covers not only the how's, but the why’s. Topics include general cleaning, spark plugs, air filter, chain tensioning, bar health, tooth anatomy and its importance for honing your sharpening skills. It also includes chain sharpening and more.
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January 10 - Tannersville, NY
Pruning Shrubs & Trees
This course if for people looking to learn how to prune trees & shrubs and leave a legacy behind you. Most companies assume their employees already know how to prune. This course breaks down the myths and helps people become pruning super heros. Our courses can be tailored for the work you do.
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Principals of Pruning - Basics & More of Structural Pruning
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March 14 - Ward's Nursery, MA - Register
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- Orchard Pruning - For Fruit Production
Gear Inspection for Arborists
Designed for safety managers, field arborists, and crew leaders.
This course walks arborists through the how's & why's to systematically conduct gear inspections. Learn how and when to decide to retire equipment. Learn the thorough inspection process for climbing & rigging equipment.
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February 25 - Wimberley, TX - Register
American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED & Field First Aid for Arborists
The course is developed by the American Red Cross for First Aid, CPR, AED and Stop the Bleed Training. It also includes in the field First Aid for Arborists. This blended learning course offers a 2-year certificate card.
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February 25 - Texas - Register
As we care for trees, we also need to care for our tribe. Performing an aerial rescue is not something you want to learn on the job. Most businesses don’t have the time nor the opportunity to train on the clock. This class is designed to create the necessary building blocks for real world scenarios before you encounter an emergency. Each person will have the opportunity to perform and assist in aerial rescue scenario.
*Climbing experience necessary (must be able to ascend and descend, and tie your own systems)
Certificate of Documented Completion and Attendance will be provided.
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February 24 - Texas - Register
Electrical Hazard Awareness & Hardware ID
A course for tree care professionals to learn and identify electrical hardware we encounter in the field. Learn when and when not to approach or how to work safer around electrical conductors.
Certificates of Completion available.
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March 11, 2026 - Private Tree Company Training, RI
Take 30 minutes to calibrate your internal dialogue and your temple.
This course is led twice a month on Saturday mornings.
A guided practice for those new to mediation, for folks looking to reinvigorate their practice or for the daily practitioners looking for motivation with community.
Let's elevate each others' life vibrations.
Suggested Props: chair, pillows, blocks, blankets, bolsters, Zabuton, Zafu, meditation bench
Seasonal Tree Identification
Tree Identification can be challenging when you learn with leaves on.
This course can be taught in each season to help tree enthusiasts learn what to look for when identifying types of trees.
Can be tailored for professionals, garden clubs, and arbor day events alike.
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