Arbor Day Events 2025

NEW JERSEY

Samuel R. Donald Elementary School

We kicked off our 2025 Arbor Day celebrations with a fun and educational Earth Day event at Samuel R. Donald Elementary School in Bloomingdale, NJ! Students were welcomed by Sprig, our friendly squirrel mascot, with high fives and hugs before heading into assembly.

Branch Manager Ryan Duff gave a short presentation on the importance of Earth Day and Arbor Day, followed by an inspiring Earth Day video. Alongside Office Manager Safa Altahhan, Ryan handed out Concolor Firs and Northern White Cedar saplings, activity packets, stickers, and temporary tattoos to the students.

Ridgewood Earth Day Fair

Ridgewood, NJ

New Jersey Branch Manager Ryan Duff, Office Manager Safa Altahhan, and the Almstead crew were on hand at the Ridgewood Earth Day Fair, welcoming local residents with fun activities and eco-friendly giveaways. One of the biggest attractions was the always-popular Almstead Junior Arborist Climbing Station, which drew long lines of excited kids—and their parents. Visitors also received White Cedar and Concolor Fir seedlings to take home and plant, helping to grow a greener future.

NEW YORK

Increase Miller Elementary School

Goldens Bridge, NY

Almstead Vice President Michael Almstead visited Increase Miller Elementary School in Goldens Bridge, NY, to celebrate Arbor Day. Michael gave a presentation highlighting the importance of Arbor Day and, together with the Almstead team and students, helped plant a Tilia tree on the school grounds. Adding to the excitement, Sprig — our beloved Treeture character, portrayed by Johanna Almstead — made a special appearance, much to the delight of the students. We also gave all the students White Spruce seedlings to take home with them and plant.

Treeture Nursery

Eastchester, NY

Almstead CEO Ken Almstead, arborist Fred Hoffman, and members of our New Rochelle crew and staff celebrated Arbor Day with the Girl Scouts at the Treeture Nursery in Eastchester, NY. As part of the festivities, the Girl Scouts planted White Spruce seedlings donated by Almstead. The Girl Scouts also received Almstead bags and pens. Special guests included Eastchester Town Supervisor Anthony Colavita and members of Treeture creator Judith Blau’s family — Joe, Landon, and Isla Blau.

Hudson Park Children's Greenhouse

New Rochelle, NY

Ken Almstead, gave a special Earth Day presentation on the importance of trees at the Hudson Park Children’s Greenhouse in New Rochelle, NY, speaking to members of the Hugh Doyle Senior Center. The event was also attended by Greenhouse staff, Parks & Recreation Commissioner Vince Parise, and District 5 Councilwoman Sara Kaye. As part of the celebration, attendees received White Spruce seedlings along with Almstead tote bags, pens, and mugs.

CONNECTICUT

New Canaan Nature Center

Almstead arborist Jack Lambert joined students at the New Canaan Nature Center to celebrate Earth Day with a special tree planting event. Together, they added a 15-gallon Red Fuji Apple tree to the orchard, marking the occasion with enthusiasm and hands-on learning. After the planting, Jack spoke to the 88 students present about the vital role trees play in our environment. The children then circled the newly planted tree for a lively "tree dance" and helped spread mulch to protect its roots. To wrap up the celebration, each student received a White Spruce seedling from Almstead to take home and plant.

Cranbury School

Norwalk, CT

Gary Norman, Connecticut Branch Manager, joined students, teachers, and local officials — including Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling — to celebrate Arbor Day at Cranbury School in Norwalk, CT. Gary and the Almstead crew planted a beautiful Flowering Dogwood tree in front of the school as part of the festivities. A highlight of the event was a special appearance by our Arbor Day mascot, Sprig, delighting students and guests alike.