Events are hosted by The Britton Fund to raise funds for sponsored research and educational opportunities to promote excellence and advancement in the field of arboriculture important to the west. New knowledge is shared online, through workshops, seminars, regional conferences, publications.
Sign up! Join friends and industry partners and participate, volunteer, provide a sponsorship or donation to support this important work. We look forward to seeing you!
Learn more about these opportunities by clicking on the links below. To discuss which event might be a great match for you, contact us at infor@thebrittonfund.org.
The Britton Fund Ride
The 18th Annual Britton Fund Ride
Thank you to our cyclists, donors, sponsors, and volunteers for your GENEROUS SUPPORT! It was an adventure to remember! Check out the photos from Ride. On April 22, 2025—Earth Day—The Britton Fund rolled into action with our 18th Annual Ride at the WCISA Annual Conference and Tradeshow in sunny Tucson, Arizona. Read more here.
The Britton Fund Annual Silent Auction
The Britton Fund Annual Silent and Live Auction 2025
The Britton Fund Auction was a GREAT SUCCESS! Thank you to everyone who donated, bid, and cheered during our Silent and Live Auction at WCISA’s 91st Annual Conference in Tucson, Arizona. Your generosity helps fund vital research and education for tree-care professionals across the West. We can’t wait to see what exciting treasures YOU bring next year!
Education
Roots to Results: Applying Research for a
Resilient Urban Forest
Thank you for joining us for the AMAZING DAY of education! This annual event benefited The Britton Fund and brought together top experts in arboriculture to share practical insights on soil health, species selection, legal issues, and innovative tools—including Britton Fund research. From rhizospheres to canopy cover, it was a day of science, solutions, and collaboration to grow stronger urban forests across the West. Planning is already underway for 2026. We hope to see you there!
Favorite Recent Events
Virtual Workshop – Botany for Arborists 2021. It was a celebration of 15 years of research and results.
Educational Seminars from 2012 – 2022. Best of the best!
Volunteer Work Day – 2018. A memorable day of accomplishments.
Palm Tour & Book Signing with Don Hodel – 2012
Save the date! WISCA’s 92th Annual Conference & Trade Show is scheduled for April 27-30, 2026 in Yosemite National Park, California.
Interested in more educational opportunities? Check out the WCISA events and workshops.