​MSA 2026 ​​​Rochester ​​Arborist Workshop 

Thursday, February 19, 2026​

7:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
​Rochester Event Center
7333 Airport View Dr SW, Rochester, MN 55902​​

Join us in Rochester on Thursday, Feb. 19,  for a day of in-depth and insightful discussions, CEUs, connection with tree friends, and more. We’ll be joined by Warren Williams, Senior Lead Safety, Education, and Training Instructor at Wright Tree Service, along with Nick Markley, contract climber and instructor of the newly introduced Prescription Pruning Qualification. We’ll dive deep into topics of safety, leadership, pruning, the prescription pruning approach, and more!
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Register by Feb. 1 to receive discounted early bird pricing and the chance to win a chainsaw.

Program​

Click here to view the program agenda. 

CEUs​

ISA CEUS available.  

Lodging

A block of rooms have been set aside for RAW participants at the Comfort Inn & Suites Rochester South Mayo Clinic (formerly the AmericInn Rochester Airport), located next to the Event Center. Book by February 1 for the discounted rate.

Comfort Inn & Suites Rochester South Mayo Clinic (located next to the Rochester Event Center)
7320 Airport View Drive Southwest, Rochester , MN, 55902

Group Rate: $79.00 + tax.
Reserve by phone: Call 507-536-7000. Use the Code: “MN Society of Arboriculture” to receive your discounted group rate.


Sponsors & Exhibitors 

Connect with attendees as an event sponsor or exhibitor. Learn more and sign up here. 

Questions​

msa@msa-live.org