Fun was had by all at the SEED Campus from May 15 to 17 as Davey welcomed upwards of 1000 visitors, over 100 volunteers and 72 competitors while hosting the International Society of Arboriculture’s (ISA) North American Tree Climbing Championship (NATCC). The best tree climbers in North America competed on our grounds making for three days of comradery from industry professionals and community members.
A big congratulations to those who placed and competed in the Masters’ Challenge.
Women's:
- Anna Sonnenfeld - Ohio ISA Chapter
- Aneesa Winn - Pacific Northwest ISA Chapter
- Sarah Hood-Recant - Mid-Atlantic ISA Chapter
Men's:
- James Earhart - Mid-Atlantic ISA Chapter
- Joe Wurzel - Western ISA Chapter
- Valentin Brito - New England ISA Chapter
- Jake Slade - New England ISA Chapter
- Brady Paselk - Midwestern ISA Chapter
Media coverage of NATCC included placements from local news stations and industry publications. Check out some of the placements below to see photos of the event and hear interviews from climbers and Davey employees involved.
Take a peek at the below photos to see how the SEED Campus shined during the event.
Davey's Evan Beck competes in one of the events within one of the SEED Campus' trees.
Competitors, volunteers and community members gather at the SEED Campus’ outdoor amphitheater to learn the results of the competition.
NATCC competitors compete in a fun head-to-head challenge on Davey's climbing structure during the Climbers' Party held inside the SEED Campus building.
Dr. Dan Herms, vice president and general manager of the Davey Institute, gives NATCC attendees a tour of the SEED Campus building.
