2025 NAA Arborist School
The Arborist School events are provided to assist arborists and horticulture professionals in increasing their knowledge of plant characteristics important to tree identification; increasing their knowledge of tree climbing and safety practices; knot tying; and providing in-depth training for those who are considering arborist certification or want to learn more about trees and tree care in general.
Note: Arborist School is an introductory-level program and is not intended to be used for CEU renewals. Arborists School is limited to attendees new to arboriculture and to attendees planning to take the Certified Arborist Exam during the school on November 21, 2025.
Tree ID, Evaluation & Selection, Planting & Establishment
September 11-12, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
UNL East Campus Union | Prairie Suite Room
1705 Arbor Dr, Lincoln, NE 68503
*Attendees will need to register their vehicles through UNL's new online Parking Portal (unl.aimsparking.com) prior to the event. Parking information will be sent in the confirmation email. UNL Map - 37th & Fair
Pruning, Climbing & Safety Class
September 25-26, 2025, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fontenelle Forest Nature Center | Forest Room
1111 Bellevue Blvd N, Bellevue, NE 68005
Plant Health & Tree Biology Class
November 20-21, 2025, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lancaster County Extension | Conference Room
444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68528
*Park in the lot South of the Building.
2025 Great Plains Summer Field Day
The Nebraska Arborists Association (NAA) will host the 2025 Great Plains Summer Field Day on August 14-15, at Steinhart Lodge at Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City. We invite you to be a sponsor and/or exhibitor at this year’s Field Day. This is an excellent opportunity to promote your business by being recognized on our association websites, in our newsletters, and at the event.
Anyone involved in arboriculture is invited to attend the annual Field Day event.
Attendees look forward to learning cutting-edge information from experts who will share their insights about the hottest topics. Attendees will enjoy networking with peers and establishing new business contacts. Additional information will be available as we get closer to the event.
There will be an area for demonstrations, and times will be provided for attendees to rotate to areas, giving attendees the opportunity to view the equipment being demonstrated. Booths will be assigned as received on a first-come, first-served basis.
