Join us on California’s Central Coast as we look Beyond the Horizon and explore what’s next for arboriculture and urban forestry.
Discover new science, creative solutions, practical techniques, green infrastructure, climate resilience, and fresh ideas for growing healthier trees and stronger communities.
Easy to Get Here. Hard to Leave.
Fly directly into Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) with nonstop service from major cities across the West and beyond.
We had a blast at Tenaya Lodge – one of our largest gatherings to date. Check out the stats….We are gearing up for Monterey in 2027 – stay tuned for exciting updates.
“Harnessing the generative power of disturbance for our lives, forests, and our planet,” Nalini Nadkarni, PhD.
Nalini Nadkarni, PhD. is a Professor of Biology at the University of Utah. Her unique academic career interweaves her scientific research on rainforest canopy biota with innovative public engagement. She has written 150 scientific papers and tree scholarly books on forest canopy-dwelling communities, supported by the National Science Foundation. She also engages with those who do not or cannot gain access to science education, including faith-based groups, artists, corporations, and the incarcerated. In 2016, she created the “STEM Ambassador Program” to train academic scientists to carry out public engagement events in community venues. Her work is featured in journals ranging from Science to Playboy, and in public media such as Science Friday, Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me, and RadioLab. She writes and broadcasts a weekly public radio program, called “TreeNote,” about the wonder of trees. In 2024, the National Geographic Society named her as one of their ten “Explorers at Large.” Her awards include a Guggenheim Fellowship, the National Science Foundation Award for Public Service, The Rachel Carson Award for Conservation, and The Wilson Award for the Advancement of Social Justice.
Learn more about Dr. Nadkarni by viewing the “Between Earth & Sky” trailer by Andrew Nadkarni*
The full-length documentary will be aired as part of our “Dive in Movie Night” – join us poolside (indoor of course) Tuesday, April 28th.
We’re seeking presentations that bring ideas full circle—from research to field practice to policy—on topics including tree microbiomes, climate/fire resilience, invasive pests, inventories, tech/AI, Indigenous partnerships (Miwuk), mentoring, and workforce wellbeing/DEI.
2025’s Annual Conference Branching out: Innovations in Arboriculture for Sustainable Future was amazing! There were great speakers with valuable information, wonderful donations for our silent auction, lots of vendors and exhibitors and of course lots of friends to see. Check out the highlight video made by Kelly Mahoney!
Western Chapter ISA 93rd Annual Conference & Trade Show 