They included tree plantings, lectures, presentations, information booths and kids tree-climbing stations at popular Arbor Day events, as well as complimentary tree pruning services.
“We are always pleased to join our local communities in making Arbor Day celebrations meaningful and inspiring,” said Ken Almstead, CEO. “Once again, arborists from each of our branch offices were able to participate in relevant events in their service regions.”
Almstead is partnering with The Treetures Environmental Education Program to raise awareness and understanding of the natural world among children. For more information about Treetures, visit www.treetures.com.
Arborist Patrick McVey made a show-and-tell presentation on how trees benefit the environment to first graders at Transfiguration School in Tarrytown on April 23.
Arborist Michael Marks planted trees and did compost applications, along with local Girl Scouts, at the Magic Treetures Forest Nursery in Eastchester on April 24. Town Supervisor Anthony S. Colavita was present as well as Treetures character Humus, "The Decomposor," and his creator, Judith H. Blau, author of the Treetures series children's books.
Arborist and Hawthorne branch manager Tim Katenkamp planted two trees for the town of New Castle on April 24 at the little league field in Gedney Park and the soccer field within Amsterdam Park.
Arborist Russell Wagner and company Vice President Michael Almstead planted an American elm in Depew Park in Peekskill on April 25, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Hudson Gateway Chamber of Commerce and the 75th anniversary of the city of Peekskill.
Ken Almstead, CEO, Michael Almstead and Bill VanCura visited Wave Hill Public Garden and Cultural Center in the Bronx on April 25.
Gary Norman, Stamford branch manager, and Michael Almstead joined students, teachers and elected officials, including state Sen. Bob Duff and Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling, to plant a tree at Kendall School in Norwalk.
Norman and the Almstead crew will also sponsor a tree-climbing station and exhibitor tent at the Norwalk-Wilton Tree Festival on Saturday, May 15, and at the Down On The Farm Barnyard Bash at the Darien Nature Center on Saturday, May 23. For more information, visit www.almstead.com/arborday.
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