Affiliations
One generation plants the trees; another gets the shade. - Chinese Proverb
The community we live in now is important for our daily lives and those lives of all those who proceed us. At The Care of Trees, commitment to the communities we serve is one of our core values and has been a focus of our company for decades.
Below are just a few of the associations we’ve partnered with over the years to help make a difference in the world by caring for the environment.
American Horticultural Society
The Care of Trees is the exclusive tree care company for the
American Horticultural Society.
The American Horticultural Society (AHS), founded in 1922, is an educational, non-profit, organization that recognizes and promotes excellence in American horticulture. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious gardening organizations in the United States whose mission is to educate and inspire people of all ages to become successful and environmentally responsible gardeners by advancing the art and science of horticulture. AHS is known for its educational programs and the dissemination of horticultural information.
The mission of the Chicago Botanic Garden is to promote the enjoyment, understanding and conservation of plants and the natural world. The Chicago Botanic Garden, with its world-renowned plant collections, display gardens, and three native habitats, is one of the country’s most visited public gardens and a preeminent center for learning and scientific research.
The Care of Trees has donated pruning and planting services for several years and a number of our certified arborists have taught classes on proper tree care and industry safety standards.
The Care of Trees is a proud member of the Chicago Wilderness consortium. This is an alliance of more than 180 public and private organizations working together to protect, restore, study and manage the natural ecosystems of the Chicago region, contribute to the conservation of global biodiversity, and enrich local residents’ quality of life.
The First Tee Metropolitan New York
The First Tee is a World Golf Foundation initiative dedicated to providing young people of all backgrounds an opportunity to develop, through golf and character education, life-enhancing values such as honesty, integrity and sportsmanship. The intent is to offer opportunities for improvement in the quality of life and create a platform where children can increase their potential for success. The Care of Trees is the Official Tree Management Provider for First Tee.
Lake Forest Open Lands Association
For years, The Care of Trees has supported the Lake Forest Open Lands Association by contributing financially and in-kind. Open Lands is a private land trust that owns, protects and restores over 700 acres of prairie, savanna, wetland and woodland in Lake Forest, Illinois. All of its nature preserves are open to the public and provide year-round opportunities for outdoor recreation. The Care of Trees has assisted with Open Lands’ habitat-restoration efforts and supported nature-themed family events the organization hosts.
Midwest Ecological Landscaping Association (MELA)
Midwest Ecological Landscaping Association (MELA) is a not-for-profit organization which promotes environmentally responsible landscaping and horticultural practices to professionals and the public. Their mission is to serve as an educational and scientific resource for the horticultural industry. They pursue these goals through education, advocacy and networking.
MELA strives to bring into regular use the most ecologically sound
practices for landscape care and management, through leadership,
ethical practice, learning and community.
The Care of Trees has been a long time supporter of The Morton Arboretum. Recently, researchers at The Morton Arboretum received a $100,000 Larry Hall Research Grant from the company to study the effects of fertilizer and other cultural practices on trees.
In this project, and others that have also received support from The Care of Trees over the last decade, the research team are examining a variety of other factors in tree health, including the impact of construction on trees. Root and soil compaction often resulting from the construction process is a serious threat to trees. The Arboretum is in a unique position to study such effects because of its ability to monitor trees over a long period of time.
The Care of Trees grant is named after Laurence Hall, a senior vice president of the company. An arborist with over fifty year’s experience, Hall continues to be active with The Care of Trees operations and with tree conservation efforts. Named “Arborist of the Year” in 1999 by Arbor Age magazine, Hall has taught forestry classes at the college level and for The Morton Arboretum.
In 2006, The Care of Trees began a long term relationship with the Queens Botanic Garden, located in Queens, NY by donating funding to support the expenses incurred with the general operation of the garden. We also support the
garden with many hours of donated
tree care services.
National Affiliations
Tree Care Industry Association
Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) is a trade association of commercial tree care firms, established in 1938. This association develops safety and education programs, standards of tree care practice, and management information for arboriculture firms around the world.
The Care of Trees has earned accreditation by the TCIA. This accreditation is important to customers because it means they can trust The Care of Trees to consistently perform high-quality tree care. TCIA Accreditation for The Care of Trees is in effect for a period of three years, with renewal check-ups required every year. The annual renewal ensures that the company continues to employ trained professionals, is still properly insured and has a good safety and consumer satisfaction rating.
The Center for Companies That Care is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to encouraging and celebrating businesses that prize their employees and are committed to community service.
In 2007, The Care of Trees earned a place on the
Companies That Care Honor Roll for the 3rd year in a row.
International Society of Arboriculture
The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) has served the tree care industry for over seventy years as a scientific and educational organization.
American Society of Consulting Arborists
The American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA) is the premiere organization of arboricultural professionals. It is not a company membership, but an organization of professional individuals, qualified through stringent membership experience
and education requirements. ASCA also administers a program
qualifying Registered Consulting Arborists through an extensive
education and exam process.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non profit organization that certifies sustainable businesses, homes, hospitals, schools, and neighborhoods. USGBC is dedicated to expanding green building practices and education, and its LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating SystemTM