Posted: May 05, 2026

The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)’s North American Tree Climbing Championship (NATCC) is coming up next week at the SEED Campus. On May 15-17, visitors, volunteers and competitors will come together for a weekend of athleticism, achievements and connection.  

Please note that public parking will be available across the street at Davey’s corporate headquarters located at 1500 N. Mantua St., Kent. Shuttle buses will run continuously to bring visitors back and forth between the SEED Campus and public parking. 

Wondering where all the action will be? See below for maps of the event’s climbing competitions, vendors, food trucks, arboretum tour and more.  

Campus map with icons for the North American Tree Climbing ChampionshipArboretum map for the North American Tree Climbing Championship

SEED 2024
SEED 2024

About The SEED Campus

The Davey Tree SEED (Science, Employee Education, and Development) Campus, the almost 200-acre property that formerly housed the Oak Knolls golf course and Franklin Elementary School on State Route 43 in Kent, Ohio, will be the new home to specialized training and research facilities for The Davey Tree Expert Company. The science and learning campus is being designed to ensure that Davey continues to attract and retain the most qualified, well-trained, and engaged employees possible.

 

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