Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop
May 15th , 12:00pm – May 17th , 5:30pm
Since 2009, the Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop® has created tree-climbing experiences for professionals, tree lovers, nature enthusiasts, artists, and authors alike. This workshop will provide a rare and exciting opportunity to spend three days safely exploring and climbing in the magnificent historic trees of The Green-Wood Cemetery, a National Historic Landmark and level III accredited arboretum, one of New York City’s wooded gems.
This welcoming and empowering weekend will renew your spirit as you discover the magic of trees. You will bond with other tree people and leave with new social and sylvan communities.
This workshop includes food, instruction, use of gear, networking, and 19.75 ISA (professional arborist) CEUs. Lodging is not included.
To register or learn more, please visit the Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop’s website!
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Each participant will receive their own copy of Take to the Trees by writer and New York City resident, Marguerite Holloway, in honor of this event.
Please note that scholarship opportunities are also available! To learn more or to apply, click here.
Additional Information
Dates: May 15, 2026–May 17, 2026
Location: The Green-Wood Cemetery (500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232).
Travel: Green-Wood is a very accessible oasis, easily reached by car, train, or airport. Please research car share programs (Taxi, Uber, Lyft, etc.). If you wish to coordinate rides with other participants, a WTCW team member will be sending out an email to assist with coordination with others.
Lodging: Unique to this event, participants will stay at the Comfort Inn Prospect Park, Brooklyn. We have a negotiated block of rooms for our event. You will need to register directly with the hotel, and a link will be provided for you post-registration.
Food: Meals are included in your registration costs. Friday: dinner, Saturday: breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Sunday: breakfast and lunch. If you have food allergies, the food gurus will do their best to fulfill your requests. If you require special snacks, please bring them.
Tree Climbing Gear: All gear is provided. If you have your own tree-climbing gear and wish to use it at the event, please bring it with your gear inspection documentation. Your gear shall be inspected and signed off by a WTCW team member before using.
Yoga: Your yoga mat and blocks want to join in on the fun! If you don’t have them, WTCW has some to share (first-come, first-served).
Green-Wood’s public programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, as well as the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.