Where the best in the tree industry come together

MARCH 2021

For more than 40 years , MAA members have celebrated Arbor Day on the last Friday in April by working to increase the public ’ s awareness of quality tree care while spreading the spirit of generosity across the Commonwealth . Whether in their own backyards , or at larger projects throughout the state , members have volunteered and donated professional tree care to communities and historic sites in need on Arbor Day . Arbor Day of Service gives MAA members a chance to have a direct impact in their local communities , and across the state , while drawing attention to the importance of proper tree care and tree planting .

Arbor Day Group Celebration

This year ’ s biannual group celebration will be held at the Ames Estate and Community Park in Easton , MA . Neal Reilly , mCA and Kevin Cleveland , mCA , co-chairs of the Arbor Day of Service Committee , along with an enthusiastic team from The Trustees have developed a comprehensive plan to provide much-needed tree work at this historic site .

Arriving in Easton in the early 19th century , the Ames family earned national renown through their shovel manufacturing company that supplied tools for the Civil War and the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad . First settled by Oliver Ames , 35th Governor of the Commonwealth , this 36-acre bucolic estate is now a well-loved green space regularly enjoyed by community members under the stewardship of The Trustees .

Stay Connected

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram

@ MassArbor

( continued on p . 3 )

@ Mass _ Arborists _ Association

MAA members have volunteered at a variety of sites over the years . From parks to a farm to a zoo … here ’ s a list of some of the amazing places that have hosted MAA ’ s Arbor Day Group Celebration through the years .

● The Boston Common • Boston , MA

● Larz Anderson Park • Brookline , MA

● DeCordova Museum • Lincoln , MA

● Minuteman National Park • Concord , MA

● Boston Esplanade • Boston , MA

● World ’ s End • Hingham , MA

● Castle Hill • Ipswich , MA

● Pilgrim Memorial Park • Plymouth , MA

● Maudsley State Park • Newburyport , MA

● Stone Zoo • Stoneham , MA

● Buttonwood Park • New Bedford , MA

● Elm Park • Worcester , MA

● Lynch Park • Beverly , MA

● Elm Bank Reservation • Wellesley , MA

● Appleton Farm • Hamilton / Ipswich , MA