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Immersed in Tree Appreciation Idea submitted by: Joe Shaw, recruiter/trainer W hat better place to celebrate trees and their benefits than in an arboretum— where you're surrounded by trees? During the weekend of National Arbor Day, several Davey R/C managers from northeast Ohio, in addition to a few other employees, visited the Holden Arboretum to not only help promote Davey services but also interact with children and families with tree- related activities. Jeff Crites, market manager for Great Lakes R/C operations, helped organize Davey's presence and involvement at the event. Local R/C managers, including Kyle Celmer, Ken Cloutier, Scott Heim, Jim Pochedly and Nick Stutzman, displayed tree disc necklaces, coloring pages and other giveaway items at a Davey tent. Recruiter/Trainer Joe Shaw attended to supply equipment and tree climbing expertise and assistance at the kids' tree climbing station. For two days, he helped more than 150 children climb a tree on site. "I loved climbing trees as a kid," Shaw says. "I just wish my parents would have allowed me to learn how to climb—safely." Because tree climbing is a big part of Shaw's job, he enjoys being involved with Arbor Day events that introduce the practice to the public. "I care for trees, and I want to get the public interested in caring for trees, too," he explains. "When I see ambition in a young person, I figure just one tree climbing experience could potentially influence his or her career as an adult. Hopefully some of the young participants have found a new respect for trees." While Shaw instructed children how to climb higher in the tree, other activities such as kids crafts, the Great Lakes Timber Show and guided walking tours occurred throughout the arboretum. More than 2,500 people attended the event throughout the weekend. A poster created by a Churchill Elementary School student, who won the 2015 Arbor Day Poster Contest overall. Joe Shaw assists Maddox Bond, the son of Shaw's college roommate, as Maddox attempts to climb a tree at a kids' guided tree climb activity. Davey R/C managers greeted visitors at the company's booth during the Holden Arboretum's Arbor Day weekend event. E xtreme weather is no match for Maier Tree & Lawn's 13th annual Arbor Day Celebration event. Although bad weather moved the event indoors, more than 2,500 elementary school students from the Rochester, Minnesota, area attended to participate in a day of "TREEmendous" fun. Jay Maier, district manager of Maier Tree & Lawn, a Davey company, always has a blast coordinating the annual Arbor Day event with "amazing" support from partnering sponsor, Rochester Public Utilities (RPU). "This event is great for the community," Maier says. "One of our best marketing events of the year." According to Maier, the event, which has grown "so much" throughout the years, "started with an idea that turned into something huge, with the help of RPU." The event began in 2002 with an Arbor Day Poster Contest, challenging children to draw posters about why trees are terrific in cities and towns. In the beginning, only one elementary class could win the competition and participate in the event. This year, more than 81 elementary school classes participated and submitted 1,000 total posters. "This is a bigger-than-myself-event and I am lucky to be a part of it," Maier says. "It's an educational day that is fun and well-organized." This year, the free community Arbor Day Celebration event included a boxed lunch, live music, rope climbing, a bean bag toss game, clowns and balloonists. The fun continued after the event, when participants could plant their new trees. "Trees are a very important part of our ecosystem," Maier says. "It's what we do." Maier looks forward to future Arbor Day celebrations. Arbor Day Rain or Shine Idea submitted by: Jay Maier, district manager, Maier Tree 8 | July/August 2015