Fall 2018

Tree-Soil Relationship Course

Michael Almstead (arborist and VP of Almstead) co-lectured a class on Tree-Soil Relationship with Tom Rathier (Emeritus Soil Scientist, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station) for Connecticut Tree Protective Association’s (CTPA) Arboriculture 101, a 13-week course offered by the CTPA to prepare students for the Connecticut Arborist Exam. Michael’s lecture focused on soil science in the field including the Soil Food Web, compost, microorganisms, soil testing, and air-spading.

Image: Michael Almstead’s Arbor101 class.

Environmental Excellence Award

Almstead received an Award for Environmental Excellence at the 10th Annual Sustainability Dinner benefiting Teaneck Creek Conservancy. Ryan Duff (NJ Branch Manager) and Michael Almstead (VP) accepted the award.

Image: TCC President Adam Strobel (left) with Ryan Duff and Michael Almstead and Alexa Marques (right), Executive Director of Teaneck Creek Conservancy.

Paul Smith’s College Career Fair

Marc Viggiano from Almstead met with current students and alumni, and raffled a gift basket at the Paul Smith’s College Fall Career Fair. If you are interested in a career at Almstead or our 2019 Internship program, please write to jobs@almstead.com.

Image: The Almstead table at the Paul Smith’s College Career Fair.

Four Seasons Tree ID Series

Arborist and NJ Branch Manager, Ryan Duff, led a nature walk and discussion at Teaneck Creek Conservancy as part of “Four Seasons Tree ID Series” with an emphasis on identifying common trees in the area and at the conservancy.

Image: Ryan (r) discussing trees with participants of the nature walk.

North Haledon Day

Ryan Duff, arborist Oscar Winfrey and the Almstead New Jersey staff participated in North Haledon Day on September 8th. They handed out free tree saplings and other Almstead goodies at the event, which also included a craft fair, car show, food, and fireworks.

Image: NJ Arborist, Oscar Winfrey, shows a young visitor how to take her sapling home safely.