Pre-Conference ISA Certified Arborist Exam: February 17, 2026 
Main Conference: February 19-20, 2025 

Scheman Continuing Education Building
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa

Theme: Investing in the Future

The 70th Annual Iowa State University Shade Tree Short Course (STSC) will still be taking place at the Scheman Building on Iowa State University’s campus. 

The short course, once again, has a lineup of amazing speakers. If you’ve been here before, then you know you’ll be treated to some of the best and most relevant tree care, landscape, and plant material topics and speakers to be found anywhere. And if you’re new to the green industry profession, then you’ll be surprised by how much you will learn! 

We will see you at the 2026 Shade Tree Short Course. 

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