Programs

Trees and Tacos Arboricultural Career Fair

Learn about pathways to careers in tree care.

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The Trees and Tacos Arboricultural Career Fair on Friday, September 6, is a one-stop shop for discovering meaningful, exciting careers working with trees.

Speak to arborists and urban foresters about their work and discover open positions that provide training on the job. There will be live demonstrations, career talks, trucks and equipment on display, as well as vendor booths to get familiar with the many job opportunities in the tree care industry.

A taco truck will have free tacos for the first 100 participants. There will be a raffle at the end of the event. Stop by the booths of participating organizations to receive raffle tickets.

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This event is free. Register in advance >

Event Details

This event will be held at Thatcher Woods in River Forest on Friday, September 6, 2024, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Tree care companies, park districts, forest preserves, and other organizations will have information about careers in tree care at booths and tables located throughout the event.

 

Sponsored by

Thank you to our planning partners!

Davey Tree Expert Company

Emerald Tree Care

Forest Preserves of Cook County

Green Extraction Technologies

Openlands

Tree Care Demonstrations

Demonstrations provide a chance to watch some of the day-to-day tasks of professional arborists—or even try some out for yourself.

 

A schedule of demonstrations and details will be added closer to the event.

Booths and Organizations

Meet with employers in the arboricultural industry. The organizations below are ready to match you with the right career opportunity. Plan ahead to inquire about specific positions or come ready to network with professionals with varied backgrounds.

There will be a raffle at the end of the event. Stop by each participating organization to receive raffle tickets.

Participating Organizations

Bartlett Tree Experts

Davey Tree Expert Company

Emerald Tree Care

Forest Preserves of Cook County

Graf Tree Care

Illinois Arborist Association

Kramer Tree Specialists

The Morton Arboretum

Openlands

Student Conservation Association