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Michigan Tree Climbing Championship Comes To Traverse City

Sept. 11, 2019

The Arboriculture Society of Michigan (ASM) will host its the 25th Annual Michigan Tree Climbing Championship at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons this Friday and Saturday, September 13-14. Judges from around the nation will be on-hand; winners in five event categories will advance at the end of the competition to the Masters Challenge, which will determine which professional tree climber will represent Michigan at the 2020 International Tree Climbing Championship (ITCC) in Albuquerque. 

The event is free and open to the public. The event will include a kids' climb, crafts, and an Arbor Art Fair with educational exhibits and activities. The competition itself is Friday 3-6pm and Saturday 7:30am-6pm. More information here. 

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