Arbor Aesthetics Earns 2016 Green Industry Award

LINCOLN, Neb.—Individuals and organizations from around the state were recognized for tree-planting efforts at the Nebraska State Capitol on April 5. Community forestry awards were given by the Nebraska Forest Service, with first lady Susanne Shore participating in the event. Jessica Kelling, coordinator for the ReTree Nebraska Initiative, said, “It’s amazing how much difference these individuals and organizations have made in their local communities by planting and caring for trees and getting others involved.”  The following individuals and organizations, listed below by hometown, received community forestry awards:

Jeff, Amy & baby Miles Grewe receive the Green Industry Award from Graham Herbst of the Nebraska Forest Service.

OMAHA: Arbor Aesthetics was given the Green Industry Award for educating customers about ethical tree care and cultivating a love and appreciation for trees in the Omaha community. Arbor Aesthetics supports and sponsors many tree-related events: Nebraska Statewide Arboretum’s Omaha Earth Day Tree Climb; the “Gift of Beautiful Trees” charity program giving Omaha families free and much-needed tree trimming and removal services at no cost and the Nebraska Arborists Association Summer Field Day and Winter Conference.

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