Bartlett Tree Experts Archives

The Sky’s the Limit for Women in Arboriculture

May 14, 2022May 17, 2022 Mike Nowak Adapting to Dive, Bartlett Tree Experts, Diveheart, Megan Kacenski, Peggy Malecki, scuba therapy, spring tree care, sustainability, The Mike Nowak Show, women in arboriculture

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ISA certified arborist Megan Kacenski from Bartlett Tree Experts stops by to talk about how she became an arborist representative and what kind of opportunities exist for women in the tree care industry. She is joined by show regular Skeet from Bartlett. Diveheart, which helps disabled children, adults and veterans gain confidence and independence through scuba diving, is coming out with a documentary. Executive Director Tinamarie Hernandez previews the world premiere showing on May 18.

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How to Rescue Storm Damaged Trees

July 3, 2021July 8, 2021 Mike Nowak Bartlett Tree Experts, Chicago Park District, herbicide damage to plants, how to water trees, Julie Janoski from The Morton Arboretum, Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary, Monty & Rose, paving at the Magic Hedge, Peggy Malecki, Plant Clinic at The Morton Arboretum, Skeet from Bartlett Tree Experts, storm damage to trees, The Mike Nowak Show

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Following a June 2021 that featured drought, excessive rain and destructive storms, homeowners and municipalities are assessing the damage done to their trees. Skeet from Bartlett Tree Experts and Julie Janoski, Plant Clinic Manager at The Morton Arboretum, offer advice on how to cope with severely compromised trees. Bob Dolgan from This Week in Birding reports on construction work at Chicago’s famed Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary and why it has some conservationists perplexed.

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How to Avoid a Winter of Discontent

February 6, 2021February 8, 2021 Mike Nowak Bartlett Tree Experts, deicer alternatives, freeze and thaw cycles, ISA certified arborists, M. D. Skeet, Peggy Malecki, pet safety, PlaySafe Ice Blocker, salt damage to vegetation, sodium chloride, The Mike Nowak Show, winter tree care

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As Chicago finally gets its share of winter weather, we welcome back ISA certified arborist M.D. Skeet (aka “Skeet”) back to the show to talk about winter care for your trees and shrubs. Speaking of winter, if you’re using salt products on your sidewalks and driveways, you’re putting your pets and your groundwater at risk. Mitch Vestal, president of PlaySafe, explains how you can prevent ice and do it safely.

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Lisa Hilgenberg from the Regenstein Fruit and Vegetable Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden explains how 50,000 plants get maintained during a coronavirus outbreak. Scott Jamieson from Bartlett Tree Experts reports on the kind of essential tree care work that can still be done during a stay-at-home order. Jody Osmund from Cedar Valley Sustainable Farm CSA, Leslie Cooperband and Wes Jarrell from Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery, and Melissa Flynn of the Chicago Green City Market are all working to keep local farmers in business during this crisis.

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Cats and Trees and Arborists

February 1, 2020February 7, 2020 Mike Nowak Animal Legal Defense Fund, animal welfare, Bartlett Tree Experts, eco-influencer, Peggy Malecki, Robert Grillo, salt damage to trees, Scott Jamieson, Slaughter Free Chicago, Slaughter Free Milwaukee, The Mike Nowak Show, winter tree care

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Scott Jamieson from Bartlett Tree Experts returns to the show to talk about winter tree care and, yes, even how arborists are sometimes called upon to rescue cats from trees. Robert Grillo from Slaughter Free Chicago and Balaji Venkatesan from Slaughter Free Milwaukee explain why they are fighting to stop slaughterhouses across the nation.

Bartlett Tree Experts

The Sky’s the Limit for Women in Arboriculture

What Happened to Glass Recycling

How to Rescue Storm Damaged Trees

Meet the Challenge of Spring

How to Avoid a Winter of Discontent

Winter Tree Care: Inspection, Pruning and More

Busting Insulation Myths with Ron Cowgill

Keep Eating Healthy and Grow Some Food Yourself

Cats and Trees and Arborists

Skeet’s Holiday Critter Carnival