Saying that a recent tree-climbing school was hands-on is a bit of an understatement. As an arboreal activity that requires a whole-body commitment, the course held Aug. 12-15 by Penn State Extension ...

Scientists learn how to ascend and study the world’s tallest trees. Tree Climbing School at Dorena offers a demanding 4-day training to teach ecologists and scientists the skills they need to ascend ...

Students attend a tree-climbing class at a primary school in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, on December 1, 2025. Trees became the children's "natural mentors," where they measured their ...