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September/October 2018
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THE DAVEY BULLETIN
DAVEY SPRUCES UP FOUNDER'S NAMESAKE ARBORETUM
The landscape at The John Davey
Arboretum has a fresh, new look
thanks to a donation by Davey Tree.
In an agreement with the city of Kent,
which owns the property, Davey agreed
to landscape around the arboretum
sign, install four large boulders,
spread fresh mulch and stone, plant a
tree and various perennials. In addition,
Davey will mow the turf weekly,
prune plant materials and handle
spring and fall clean-ups at the 3-acre
park. The arboretum stands across the
street from Davey's corporate office.
Another component of Davey's
agreement will expand the company's
memorial tree program, which involves
students who attend neighboring
Theodore Roosevelt High School's
Urban Forestry program.
The arboretum was dedicated in
1995 during a ceremony that included
descendants of John Davey.
Davey Tree and the city of Kent signed an agreement for improvements to be made at
The John Davey Arboretum.
HOW SWEET IT IS TO GIVE BACK
In early March, just as the world
warms up, Schaumburg residents
come together to enjoy nature's
sweetest gift – maple syrup – at the
annual Sugar Bush Fair. Davey has
sponsored the Schaumburg Park
District event for the last five years.
"It's a nice kick-off to spring," Nick
Broughton said. He's a sales arborist
at Davey's Northwest Chicago office,
Residential/Commercial services.
In addition to chowing down on
pancakes, attendees can see how
maple sugar is made or talk trees
with Broughton.
"It's great exposure for us since we're
the only vendor there, and people
really appreciate our sponsorship of
the park district," Broughton said.
Attendees at the annual Sugar Bush Fair in Schaumburg, Illinois, sponsored by Davey,
get to tap maple trees.
