The WIA hosts, coordinates, and obtains funding for women-centric arboricultural events that focus on teaching skills and providing networking opportunities that can be used to enhance women’s careers in our industry. To find out how you can support these events, please contact us at wia@wcisa.net.
Upcoming Events
CypressFest: 3rd Annual TCC
Date: September 25-26, 2026
Location: Cypress Lawn Arboretum and Memorial Park at Colma, CA
Women are encouraged to attend this immersive, 2-day learning experience designed to invite climbing arborists into the world of competition climbing and prepare them for the WCISA Tree Climbing Championship.
Not a climber yet? Or only competition-curious? Educational and Volunteer options available, too!
Click here to view the event details and register.
WTCW® – Experienced Tree Climbing Workshop
Date: November 6-8, 2026
Location: Emerald Bay at Catalina Island, CA
We are excited to announce our new partnership with Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop® for bringing the highest quality climbing instruction and experiences to our Chapter.
To kick things off, WTCW® has created an Experienced Tree Climbing Workshop for women who are looking to hone their skills with other accomplished climbers.
Unlike most WTCW® 3-Day Events, this one is for women who already possess a foundation in climbing and can bring their own climbing gear.
Registration info coming soon!
Past Events
Women in Arboriculture at WCISA 92nd Annual Conference & Trade Show
Location: Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite – Fish Camp, CA
Women in Arboriculture Gathering was held to kick-off the conference and provide a space for women to meet-and-greet with old friends and new, hopefully creating connections that would support women’s conference experience and beyond.
WIA Women and Allies Lunch Table was provided for women and allies to gather, share about their conference experience, find support and encouragement, learn about the committee, or just meet new people.
PARTNER EVENT – ACTC WIA Women’s Climbing Experience
Date: May 8, 2026
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
One of our partner organizations, Arizona Community Tree Council (ACTC), hosted a one-day Women’s Climbing Experience. The goal was to provide a safe and positive environment with hands-on instruction for learning or improving climbing basics. New climbers and those with prior experience were all welcome.
Women’s Climbing Experience
Date: April 22, 2025
Location: Fort Lowell Park, Tucson, AZ
This Women in Arboriculture workshop was held as part of the WCISA 2025 Annual Conference and covered climbing techniques, equipment choices, safety, and how to succeed in your career.
Women’s Climbing Workshop
Date: October 7-9, 2022
Location: Applegate, CA
Click here to view the event flyer.
WIA Breakfast Panel – Work/Life Balance
Date: May 5, 2022
Location: 88th Annual WCISA Conference in Oakland, CA
Explored what work/life balance looks like for each of us, strategies to achieve it, and how real or perceived work/life balance difficulties act as barriers to recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in the tree care industry. People of all genders were welcome at this event.
Women’s Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Workshop
Date: January 15-17, 2022
Location: Applegate, CA
WIA Breakfast Panel – Mentors as Allies
Date: June 8, 2021
Location: Online
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