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.
Register online and in advance.
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
