Become an ISA Ontario Member
Your membership will pay for itself through exclusive discounts on arboriculture-relevant products and services. Plus, ISAO members get access to a wide variety of virtual and in-person educational opportunities. With over 1100 members across Ontario, there’s no better way to network with your tree care peers.
Membership is offered to individuals actively engaged in the arboriculture industry or anyone who has an interest in trees and tree care.
Why join ISA Ontario?
Here are some of the benefits of membership.
Network
New to the industry? Want to advance your career? Looking to give back and share your knowledge?
We offer opportunities for all of the above and more!
While you’re here, why don’t you join our social channels, connect with your peers and stay up-to-date on the latest news.
Professional Development
From workshops to webinars – if you want to upgrade your skills and advance your career, we can help.
- Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) and reQualification
- Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualification (TPAQ)
- Invasive species — tree, fungi and pest identification
- Integrated Pest Management
- Report Writing
As a member you’ll be first in the know and will always save on registration.
Communications
Get ISAO’s print magazine delivered to your door every two months so you can read the latest research and industry trends.
Eblasts
We promise not to flood your inbox! But we will keep you informed with relevant news and upcoming event details.
Members-only website access
Packed with exclusive content including archived webinars, digital versions of the magazine and more, members have free admission to these perks.
Savings
In addition to ISAO savings, as a member you ALSO have access to a comprehensive discount program through CNLA (the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association) including savings on equipment, vehicles, insurance, and more!
ISAO members save on average:
- 20% on book prices
- 20% on registration for training and events
- Various savings on vehicles & equipment; financial & business services; travel; and more!
- See the benefits list here »
Members of both ISA International and ISA Ontario save:
- $110 USD on ISA exam fees
- $110 USD on ISA recertification fees
ISAO Annual Conference and Trade Show
For over 70 years this three-day event brings our industry together to learn, network and have fun!
As a member you’ll save BIG on registration
Research
Your membership helps support the Canadian Tree Fund: a registered charitable organization that promotes and funds arboricultural research in Canada
ISA Ontario Membership Plans
ISAO Membership
$110
Every Year
ISA Ontario Chapter (ISAO)
Discounts on training and events (TRAQ, ISAO Conference, etc.)
Up to 20% discount on books and products purchased from ISAO
Subscription to the bi-monthly Ontario Arborist print magazine
Access to members-only website content and e-Newsletter
Discounts on ISAO job board postings
Retailer discounts through the CNLA Member Benefits Program
And more!
ISA Int. Membership
$187
Every Year
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
Discounts on registration for ISA Int. events (ISA Conference, etc.)
Discounts on books and digital products purchased from ISA Int.
Subscription to Arborist News (or Urban Forestry Today)
Access to members-only resources (e.g. CEU quizzes)
And more!
Student Membership
$75
Every Year
Student Membership (Includes ISA + ISAO)
Includes ALL the benefits of ISA Ontario membership and ISA Int. membership.
Student membership is limited to students enrolled full-time in courses of Arboriculture OR supporting allied fields in recognized institutions at a college level or above. (NOTE: signature of faculty advisor required).
Professional Affiliations
Optional – become an affiliate with these (US-based) organizations:
- The Society of Municipal Arborists
($130 Cdn/year) - Utility Arborist Association
($55 Cdn/year) - Society of Commercial Arborists
($50 Cdn/year) - Arboricultural Research and Education Academy
($50/year)