University of Delaware via Penn-Del ISA
Delaware Tree Climbing School
(A Three-Day Training Course)
July 17-19
7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Winterthur Museum & Gardens
Who is this for?
- Arborists
- Landscapers
- New or inexperienced climbers
- Others who work in and around trees
What will you learn?
The school will include classroom and fieldwork covering:
- Safety/safe climbing practices
- Equipment/use of hand tools
- Tree terminology
- Tree disease and insect diagnosis
- Culture and pruning
- Knots
Students completing this school will not be accomplished climbers; however, students will have a satisfactory basic understanding, knowledge and the skills required in the field of tree maintenance and tree climbing. A great deal of time will be spent in trees climbing.
The Tree Climbing School is designed to teach the fundamentals of safe tree climbing and maintenance. Emphasis will be placed on learning the skills required to climb and prune trees.
To achieve success in this climbing course, all participants should be in good health and have a desire to work in arboriculture. On the first day, all participants will be asked to sign a waiver releasing the instructors.
ISA CEU’s will be awarded
Cost: $300 per person
Please reach out to Carrie Murphy with inquiries about financial assistance or further questions.
Registration deadline: July 1, 2023.Register Now