It's kind of like a labor of love,” said Edward Lai. “If you're passionate about tree work and not just there for a job, you ...

Professional arborists pressed pause on their work days Friday to determine the top tree climber of them all.  Forty-seven tree caretakers from across the state and beyond convened at Payson’s ...

Illinois Arborist Association is holding the 2026 Illinois Tree Climbing Championship at Greene Valley Forest Preserve in ...

Although Mel Hamilton is completely at ease when she works high in the branches of a tree, she said her mother was anxious while watching her compete in the Illinois Arborist Association Annual Tree ...

Certified arborists and tree climbers will compete in the Texas Tree Climbing Championship this week at the San Antonio park.