Omaha Tree Huggers

4/28/2015

Jeff and I had a lot of fun delivering t-shirts to Omaha's Tree Huggers this weekend! Take a look at these great photos. These trees are really feeling the love!

Thank you to everyone that participated and took a moment to be mindful about the beautiful trees surrounding us and appreciating their benefit. If you missed it, click here for...

10 Reasons to Hug a Tree

Did you miss the contest? Head over to our shop to purchase an official Tree Hugger shirt! Or Like us on Facebook and keep an eye out for the next giveaway!

Keep on tree huggin', Omaha!

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The Best Trees to Plant in Nebraska

4/23/2015

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Our friends at the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum composed a nice list of the best (and worst) trees to plant in Nebraska and we thought we'd make a nice visual to go along with it!

Click here to read more about why or why not to plant these trees!

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Be a tree hugger! Earth Day 2015

4/20/2015

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Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22nd! Help us celebrate by hugging a tree! Send us a photo of yourself hugging a tree and we'll send you an official Tree Hugger t-shirt!* Hurry, this promotion ends Friday, April 24th!

~~Click here to submit your photo!~~ Sorry, this promotion has ended.

10 Reasons to Hug a Tree

Trees combat the climate change
Excess carbon dioxide (CO2) caused by many factors is a building up in our atmosphere and contributing to climate change. Trees absorb CO2, removing and storing the carbon while releasing the oxygen back into the air. In one year, an acre of mature trees absorbs the amount of CO2 produced when you drive your car 26,000 miles.
Trees clean the air
Trees absorb odors and pollutant gases (nitrogen oxides, ammonia, sulfur dioxide and ozone) and filter particulates out of the air by trapping them on their leaves and bark.
Trees provide oxygen
In one year an acre of mature trees can provide enough oxygen for 18 people.
Trees cool the streets and city
Trees cool the city by up to 10°F, by shading our homes and streets, breaking up urban “heat islands” and releasing water vapor into the air through their leaves.
Trees create economic opportunities
Fruit harvested from community orchards can be sold, thus providing income. Small business opportunities in green waste management and landscaping arise when cities value mulching and its water-saving qualities. Vocational training for youth interested in green jobs is also a great way to develop economic opportunities from trees.
Trees help prevent soil erosion
On hillsides or stream slopes, trees slow runoff and hold soil in place.
Trees increase business traffic
Studies show that the more trees and landscaping a business district has, the more business will flow in. A tree-lined street will also slow traffic – enough to allow the drivers to look at the store fronts instead of whizzing by.
Trees increase property values
The beauty of a well-planted property and its surrounding street and neighborhood can raise property values by as much as 15 percent.
Trees provide a canopy and habitat for wildlife
Sycamore and oak are among the many urban species that provide excellent urban homes for birds, bees, possums and squirrels.
Trees prevent water pollution
Trees reduce runoff by breaking rainfall thus allowing the water to flow down the trunk and into the earth below the tree. This prevents stormwater from carrying pollutants to the ocean. When mulched, trees act like a sponge that filters this water naturally and uses it to recharge groundwater supplies.

Source: treepeople.org

* One t-shirt per tree hugger. Limit two t-shirts per household. Contest open to residents of Omaha and surrounding communities.

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Meet the Crew, Part 1: Meet Steve

4/6/2015

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When Jeff started the business 10 years ago, he had a vision of making Omaha's trees beautiful. For several years, Jeff sold the work and did the work, but years of climbing took a toll on his shoulders and Jeff's focus shifted to growing the business. In order to step back from climbing, he needed to build a crew that was thorough, knowledgeable, and had an eye for aesthetics to carry out his vision.

Why we love our crew...

Our crew isn't just any crew - they care about our customers and their trees, and they are motivated to learn, grow, and find better ways to create the awesome Arbor Aesthetics customer experience. Our guys are special to us - they're like family. We are on a journey together to build a better business and wow our customers in such a way that is unexpected, but welcome, in the tree care industry. We want you to get to know them, so without further ado....

Meet Steve!

"It was 7 years ago when I got my chance to climb as a professional with Asplundh. I've been with Arbor Aesthetics for one year now. In the short time I have been here, I've learned so much - from different climbing techniques to proper tree care. I'm currently studying for my Arborist certification.

What he loves most about his job...

"There's nothing like being in a tree and making them look natural when you're done trimming them or making them safe. I really enjoy my job."

Raising up Tree Huggers

"I'm in the process of teaching my kids different types of knots and how to tie them. They are tree huggers at heart."

When he's not swinging around a tree...

"I'm into most sports. I'm a big Ohio State fan. Let's go Bucks! I have 2 boys - they are 6 and 7. Most of my family lives in Ohio, besides my brother and his family, who live in Omaha."

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The Best Trees to Plant in Nebraska

Be a tree hugger! Earth Day 2015

10 Reasons to Hug a Tree

Meet the Crew, Part 1: Meet Steve

Why we love our crew...

Meet Steve!

What he loves most about his job...

Raising up Tree Huggers

When he's not swinging around a tree...

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