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Questions related to these purchases should be directed to Lee Rumble at Drumble@utk.edu.

**INFORMATION PERTAINING TO ARBORIST PREP COURSE**

Are you interested in becoming an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist? Join our team of experienced ISA Certified Arborists for this two-day classroom and field based educational prep course. In this course, we will cover all 16 chapters of material contained within the 4th edition of the ISA Arborists' Certification Study Guide. In addition to this, each participant will receive a free copy of the ISA Arborists' Certification Study Guide. This will help you prepare to take the ISA Certified Arborist Exam. 

Full details about eligibility, testing, and certification requirements can be found here:
ISA Certified Arborist Program Guide

Class Dates and Times: 
Monday, June 8, 2026 (8:30-4:00; classroom based*)
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (8:30-4:00; classroom based*)
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (9:00-12:00; field based)
*Lunch provided for classroom based days

Cost: 
$149 (price includes a free copy of the 4th Edition of the ISA Arborists' Certification Study Guide

Registration Deadline: 
May 31, 2026 @ 11:59 P.M. (*no refunds after registration deadline)

Location: 
Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
2743 Wimpole Ave. 
Knoxville, TN. 37914

Topics Include: 
Tree biology, tree identification, soil science, water management, tree nutrition and fertilization, tree selection, installation and establishment, pruning, tree support and lightning protection, diagnosis and plant disorders, plant health care, tree risk assessment and management, trees and construction, urban forestry, tree worker safety, & climbing and working in trees. 

Minimum Number of Attendees: 
5

Maximum Number of Attendees: 
25

Contact: 
Lee Rumble
drumble@utk.edu
865-215-3556