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This year, be a part of the action by volunteering for the NATCC. Volunteers will have the opportunity to grow their network and engage with other international volunteers, competitors, and attendees in a weekend of camaraderie and competition.There are many opportunities to volunteer. All levels of knowledge and skill are welcome.Note: To volunteer for the competition events, you must have a membership in good standing with ISA that is current during the dates of the competition. You do not have to be a member to volunteer for the non-competition events held in conjunction with the NATCC.ISA CEU opportunities are available for select volunteers, positions, and certain events.You will have the opportunity to share your volunteer background and preferences when you submit your registration.The deadline to submit your volunteer form is 16 September 2023. Need a hotel room? We have a block of rooms reserved at the AC Hotel Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard.To volunteer please use the link below! If you have any questions reach out to ISA at isaeventservices@isa-arbor.com. Volunteer

Education and community organizations can apply to receive a living piece of spaceflight history to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics: a seedling grown from a tree seed that flew around the Moon on the NASA’s Artemis I mission in late 2022. NASA and the USDA Forest Service will distribute Artemis Moon Tree seedlings of five different species to create new ways for communities on Earth to connect with humanity’s exploration of space for the benefit of all. Nearly 2,000 seeds were flown to space. Organizations like schools, libraries, museums, and others engaging with students, or the public, are encouraged to apply for a Moon Tree seedling through NASA’s Artifact Module. The application period closes Friday, Oct. 6. Examples of eligible institutions include formal and informal K-12-serving organizations, universities, community organizations, museums and science centers, and government organizations. “NASA’s Artemis moon trees are bringing the science and ingenuity of space exploration back down to Earth,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. “Last year, these seeds flew on the Artemis I mission 40,000 miles beyond the Moon. With the help of the USDA, this new generation of Moon trees will plant the spirit of exploration across our communities and inspire the next generation of explorers.” This is the second generation of Moon Trees for distribution on Earth. In 1971, Apollo 14 Command Module Pilot Stuart Roosa, a former Forest Service smoke jumper, carried hundreds of tree seeds as a part of his personal kit. Following the successful return of Apollo 14, the Forest Service germinated the seeds. The Apollo Moon Tree seedlings were planted around the nation, many as part of the U.S. bicentennial celebration in 1976. Today, a new generation of Moon Trees will soon take root in American soil and carry on the legacy of inspiration launched more than 50 years ago. The seeds that journeyed 270,000 miles from Earth aboard the Orion spacecraft during Artemis I included sycamores, sweetgums, Douglas-firs, loblolly pines, and giant sequoias. Through the care of the Forest Service, the seeds were germinated and grown into seedlings in preparation for their new roles as Artemis Moon Trees. “The seeds that flew on the Artemis mission will soon be Moon Trees standing proudly on campuses and institutions across the country,” said Randy Moore, Forest Service chief. “These future Moon Trees, like those that came before them, serve as a potent symbol that when we put our mind to a task, there is nothing we can’t accomplish. They will inspire future generations of scientists, whose research underpins all that we do here at the Forest Service.” How to Apply Instructions for submitting a proposal, and information on Moon Tree seedling criteria, is available online. NASA and USDA Forest Service will review submitted applications to determine the viability to successfully host a seedling; the Forest Service will identify the seedling species for selected recipients based on geographical region in the contiguous United States. NASA is working with the Forest Service to identify timelines for seedling distribution in 2023 and 2024. This opportunity is made possible through a collaboration between NASA’s Next Gen STEM project and the Forest Service. Through NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement, Next Gen STEM provides resources and opportunities designed to bring STEM and space content to formal and informal K-12 educators and students. Through Forest Service Environmental Education programs, people develop the knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to understand complex environmental issues. For the latest NASA STEM events, activities, and news, visit: https://stem.nasa.gov

ISA Certification is a voluntary program that tests and certifies a professional’s achievement of a standard level of knowledge and skill in the field of arboriculture. When a professional becomes an ISA Certified Tree Worker Climber Specialist, they should be recognized by their peers and the public as a tree care professional who has attained a generally-accepted level of knowledge in areas such as pruning, safety, electrical hazard awareness, and other subject and practice areas within the tree care profession as identified through periodic job task analyses. More Info

The ISA 2023 ITCC Masters’ Challenge Champions are Barton Allen-Hall, Australia and Josephine Hedger, UK/Ireland Congratulations to all of our climbers on an incredible weekend. We look forward to seeing you all next year in Atlanta, Georgia, US! Final Results Men’s 2nd place: Jack Lewis Australia 3rd place: James Kilpatrick Germany 4th place: James Earhart US 5th place: Tanguy Bonniard France Final Results Women’s 2nd place: Aneesa Winn US/Canada 3rd place: Jess Hamer Australia 4th place: Alana Murray, Australia