Trees and Tacos Arboricultural Career Fair

Learn about careers in tree care with a free networking and job fair event at Thatcher Woods in River Forest, Illinois.

The Trees and Tacos Arboricultural Career Fair on Friday, September 12, is a one-stop shop for discovering meaningful, exciting careers working with trees. Speak to arborists and urban foresters about their work and discover open positions that provide training on the job.

Ticket Details

This event is free and open to the public. Advance registration is recommended.

Event Highlights

A taco truck will have free tacos for the first 100 participants.

Participating organizations including tree care companies, park districts, and forest preserves will have information about careers in tree care at booths and tables located throughout the event.

Tree care demonstrations provide a chance to watch some of the day-to-day tasks of professional arborists—or even try some out for yourself.

There will be a raffle at the end of the event. Stop by the booths of participating organizations to pick up raffle tickets.

Event Details

This event will be held at Thatcher Woods in River Forest on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Thank you to our planning partners:

Davey Tree Expert Company

Emerald Tree Care

Forest Preserves of Cook County

Openlands

Tree Care Organizations

Meet with employers in the arboricultural industry. The organizations below are ready to match you with the right career opportunity. Plan ahead to inquire about specific positions or come ready to network with professionals with varied backgrounds.

There will be a raffle at the end of the event. Stop by each participating organization to receive raffle tickets.