Join us for WAO (Women in Arboriculture Ontario)'s TreeFest held annually every June at rotating locations throughout Ontario.
What is TreeFest? At this FREE one day event you can: Try competition-style climbing events to learn and develop your skills; Support female identifying climbers and arborists; Try out tree climbing using arborist equipment; Watch demonstrations and attend educational seminars; Network and hang out with awesome people! Registration is free – we just ask that you pre-register online to attend. All are welcome to join us in celebrating and supporting our female-identifying climbers. You can volunteer, or participate on the ground, or participate as a climber (bring your climbing gear!) ISA CEUs are available for volunteers!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for WAO’s 2025 TreeFest!
It was our biggest TreeFest yet!
We can’t wait to see you in 2026! (Stay tuned for details)

Thank you to our Host! City of Kitchener

Allan Fyfe Equipment Ltd.

The Arborist Store

Bartlett Tree Experts

City Forest

Cohen & Master Tree and Shrub Services

Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited

Green Canopy Tree Services

Husqvarna

Novafor Equipment

Petzl

Tree Effects – Training & Education

TreeStuff

Vermeer Canada Inc.

And thank you to: Bowerhill Services; Notch Equipment; and Ontario Search and Rescue Volunteer Association for additional prizes!