​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​​

About​

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. They’ll dive deep into topics of safety, leadership, pruning, the prescription pruning approach, and more!

Program​

Click here to view the program agenda. 

CEUs​

6.0 ISA CEUS available + Qualifies for MN Tree Inspector Recertification

Registration​


​Early Bird Registration – Extended to February 6!
$140 – Current Member (each individual must be a member to receive this rate)
$170 – Non MSA Member ​​​​​
$130 – Group of 6 or more
​$60 – Student/AmeriCorps/GreenCorps members​​

Registration February 6, 2026 or later
$165 – Current Member (each individual must be a member to receive this rate)
$195 – Non MSA Member ​​​​
$155 – Group of 6 or more​
$60 – Student/AmeriCorps/GreenCorps members​

​Cancellations/Refunds:

Cancellation notices submitted to MSA on or before February 12, 2026, will receive a refund less a $15 processing fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after February 12. 

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.


The Rochester Arborist Workshop is generously supported by:

GOLD SPONSOR

CONTIRUBTING SPONSOR

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

Thank you to our Event Planning Committee & Other Contributors

Jay Maier
Sydney Hudzinski
Mitch Hoy
Nick Grebe
​Scott Ferris​​​​

Questions​

msa@msa-live.org