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
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
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
JOHN HATHAWAY
BS in Biological Science
University of Vermont
Certified Plant Health Care Specialist
MA Certified Landscape Professional (MCLP)
Favorite Class: Ecology & Evolution
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
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
