Nature Based Careers Are On The Rise

Let's encourage our youth to proudly own the title of Environmental Steward

What does it take to succeed in the field of horticulture?

Working with trees requires a myriad of skills....physics, biology, artistry, athleticism, analytical thinking, people skills, and a concern for the environment.Our arborists have a rich and varied educational background, which is paramount to our company's success.Check out just some of the degrees and talents our professionals bring together to form our amazing team.  Do you know a college bound individual that is led to develop an outdoor career?  If so, we'd be happy to connect for a Q&A session about the industry, and expand on the info found in the career videos below.

BEN ANDERSON

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

BS in Urban Forestry/Natural Resource Conservation

Favorite Class: Environmental History

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KYLE DONALDSON

Paul Smith College, Vermont

BS in Urban Tree Management

New England Tree Climbing Champion

Certified Plant Health Care Specialist

North American Training Solutions-Master Trainer

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STEVE VERNON, ISA, MCA

Principia College

BS in Environmental Studies/

Natural Resource Management

Operations Manager

Certified Plant Health Care Specialist

ISA Certified Arborist

MA Certified Arborist

Favorite Class: Mountain Ecosystems

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JOHN HATHAWAY

BS in Biological Science

University of Vermont

Certified Plant Health Care Specialist

MA Certified Landscape Professional (MCLP)

Favorite Class: Ecology & Evolution

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PAUL HUGHES,MCA

BS in Biological Science

Fitchburg State College

Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP)

MA Certified Arborist (MCA)

Certified Plant Health Care Specialist

Favorite Class: Biochemistry & Physics

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SCOTT MCPHEE, MCA, ISA

BS in Urban Forestry

UMass, Amherst, MA

ISA Certified Arborist (ISA)

MA Certified Arborist (MCA)

Certified Plant Health Care Specialist

Company Owner

VISTA Award Recipient

Past President of:

Massachusetts Arborists Association

New England Grows

Current member of:

Upper Charles Conservation Land Trust

Favorite Class: Geology

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