The Kentucky Tree Climbing Championship will have 10-14 participants from within the state competing in five events: 1) Secured Footlock, 2) Belayed Speed Climb, 3) Throwline, 4) Aerial Rescue, 5) Work Climb. Top finishers in these five events will then repeat same events to decide final 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in overall event. A panel of judges will assess each event and participant based on predetermined criteria. The event begins at 8 a.m. and usually finishes by 5 p.m.

Junior Arbor Day is scheduled for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 291 children have already signed up to attend and all activities also are open to the public. Activities will include educational hands-on stations featuring pruning, how trees grow, planting, bugs and wildlife. A mock championship also will be held with three events: 1) throw line, 2) tree climbing, and 3) teddy bear rescue. Tree climbing will be run by Vision of EYE

KAA is a chapter of International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). ISA is a professional organization that coordinates the dissemination of tree care knowledge and helps to establish standards through its association with Industry and Education. It is also actively involved in Research through its Research Trust Granting Programs.

DIRECTIONS: From Interstate 75, take Exit 77, the "Berea College" exit (Hwy 595), and turn left. Parking will be available in the adjacent Seabury Center Parking Lot.

For additional information, contact Glen Dandeneau, Berea College horticulturist, at (859) 985-3840.