About the Tree Climb Alliance
Our Mission
We are professionals inspiring tree enthusiasts through collaboration, education, and stewardship-instilling safety and nurturing the growth of future arborists of all ages.
Our Purpose
Educate and inspire people of all ages in tree care, climbing, and environmental stewardship
Raise safety standards in arboriculture through training, outreach, and real-world practice
Connect professionals, students, and communities so knowledge and support flow both ways
Conserve and protect trees while fostering respect for ecosystems
Create opportunities for youth, new workers, and curious learners to find their path in arboriculture
Build community events and programs (like Roots & Boots, Canopy Jam) where people experience the joy and responsibility of caring for trees together
Tree Climb Alliance Inc. was founded on the belief that arboriculture is more than a trade — it’s a profession rooted in human connection, mentorship, and respect for nature. Our mission is to elevate the standard of tree care through education, safety, and workforce development that empower both individuals and organizations to thrive. By bridging hands-on training with structured career pathways, we’re cultivating a new approach where arborists, educators, and community members work together to grow a safer, more sustainable green industry.
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Through our outreach and training programs, Tree Climb Alliance is building a pipeline of opportunity for individuals entering or advancing within the green sector. Our workforce development initiatives focus on practical field training, leadership cultivation, and industry-recognized certification preparation. We’re aligning our efforts with schools, municipalities, and private employers to ensure that new and existing workers have access to resources, mentorship, and the confidence to build long-term careers that provide both personal fulfillment and professional stability.
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We will do all of this by bringing the training directly onsite — to municipalities, schools, and other organizations that share our vision. Tree Climb Alliance will also host larger, hands-on training events in local parks and urban forest areas, connecting participants to the environment they serve. Each training integrates the elements of fresh air, physicality, and movement, reminding participants that learning in nature strengthens not only technical skills but also the mind-body connection vital to safe and meaningful work.
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At the core of our training philosophy is safety — not just as a compliance measure, but as a value that sustains life and legacy. Every program we design emphasizes situational awareness, proper technique, and the culture of care that defines a strong team. By investing in people first, we’re helping create an industry where safety, skill, and sustainability coexist — where careers prosper, teams strengthen, and the next generation of arborists finds purpose in preserving the living systems that sustain us all.
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Please consider supporting our cause.
Jennifer Hause-Wood
Owner and Operator, Walker Tree Care, Inc.
Founder, Tree Climb Alliance
Jennifer Hause Wood is a lifelong arborist, trainer, and advocate for the people who work in the canopy. For over three decades, she and her husband, John, have led Walker Tree Care in Central New York — a company rooted in safety, mentorship, and respect for both people and trees.
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As founder of the nonprofit Tree Climb Alliance, Jennifer champions education, professional growth, and environmental stewardship. Her mission is to transform passion into purpose — helping individuals grow from the ground up into safe, skilled, and certified arborists through teamwork, creativity, and care.
She believes that safety is sacred and growth is shared, and that true strength in this profession comes from the roots we build together.
Our Team
Our belief is that when we climb together, with respect for safety, trees, and each other, we build stronger communities, healthier ecosystems, and a legacy that lasts. The Tree Climb Alliance is founded on decades in the tree care profession, and safety is our core value. We want to pass on the knowledge gained from our legacy to our community through mentorship, stewardship and wonderment of trees, tree climbing, and the human spirit to inspire the next generation of arborists. Whether climbing or admiring, trees will still ground you!
