Certifications, Degrees, and Internships
- Paige: ISA Certified Arborist PN-9099A
- Paige: Bachelor of Science in Biology, Washington State University
- Paige: Internship at Rhododendron Species Botanic Garden (3 years)
- Nick: Bachelor of Science in Zoology, Oregon State University
- Nick: Soil Science (8 Graduate Credit Hours), Oregon State University
Continuing Education
- Urban Forestry Today: Arboreta and Urban Forestry 2/21
- University of Idaho & Washington State University: Apple Identification w/DNA 1/21
- International Society of Arboriculture: Idaho Arborist Workshop 10/20
- PNW ISA: Veteran Tree Preservation in the Urban Forest 10/20
- PNW ISA: PNW Insect Management 4/20
- North American Training Solutions: Electrical Hazard and Awareness 12/19
- PNW ISA Conference 2019 Eugene OR 10/19
- WesSpur: Aerial Rescue Challenge Competition 9/19
- PNW ISA: Cabling, Bracing and Propping 8/19
- Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop 6/19
- PNW ISA: Heritage Trees 4/19
- Arboriculture Canada: Production Tree Removal and Rigging 11/18
- PNW ISA: Common Fungi Affecting PNW Trees 10/18
- Arboriculture Canada: Modern Tree Climbing Systems 10/18
- Olympic Orchard Society: Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop 3/18
- Raintree Nursery: Fruit Tree Grafting, Pruning, and Pest Management 3/18
Why Hire an ISA Certified Arborist? The Certified Arborist:

- Demonstrates ethics and integrity
- Is required to continue their education, and will be up to date on industry techniques
- Demonstrates knowledge and advanced training
- Indicates a high level of dedication to the profession and the community
- Understands that there is a significant amount of knowledge required to provide the highest level of tree care
- Is committed to properly caring for your trees
Learn more about hiring an arborist at treesaregood.org