Almstead Around Town

North Haledon Day

New Jersey Branch Manager, Ryan Duff, and the Almstead team celebrated North Haledon Day (it is the hometown of our NJ branch) by discussing arboriculture with town residents and handing out free Western Red Cedar saplings.

Image: Ryan Duff at North Haledon Day.

Wave Hill Gardners’ Party

For the 7th consecutive year, Almstead sponsored the Gardners’ Party at Wave Hill Public Garden and Cultural Center in the Bronx. Almstead is also a corporate sponsor of Wave Hill. The annual benefit raises crucial funds to support its renowned gardens and horticulture program.

Image: The Almstead table at the Wave Hill Gardners’ Party. In attendance (L to R) Laura & Ryan Duff, Johanna & Michael Almstead, Ken & Peggy Almstead, Erick Fields & Mimi Martins, Ann & Dan Dalton.

2019 Tour de Trees

Congratulations to Isaac Taylor (right), Almstead arborist from our Connecticut branch for completing the 2019 Tour de Trees, a 7-day, 433-mile bicycle ride through Tennessee with fellow arborists. The event raises funds for the Tree Fund which partners with the ISA and sponsors research on arboriculture. Isaac raised over $3,500 from his efforts alone.

CTPA Centennial Tree Planting

The Connecticut Tree Protective Association (CTPA) is commemorating the centennial of the Arborist Law in Connecticut by planting a tree in every town in the state. Almstead VP, Michael Almstead (2nd from left in image), who is on the board of the CTPA, joined City officials, local companies and residents in Stamford on September 20th to plant a White Oak tree in Horan Park.

Corporate Conference

Every quarter, Almstead management, arborists and key staff spend a day together off-site discussing the Company’s corporate strategy and vision for the future. Goals are created as a group and through smaller committees that focus on training & safety, recruitment, marketing, customer loyalty, fleet, information & technology, and more.