Upon hiring, our in-house training begins with getting trainees familiar with our fleet and basic vehicle operation. They then build skills in identifying vehicle defects, backing with trailers, and emergency response. Once confident in these aspects of driving, we perform a road test to ensure trainees will operate our vehicles safely.Continue Reading
Wachtel Tree Science teaches a college level course, in-house! One of Wachtel’s values is ongoing education to cultivate our expertise as arborists, and our passionate staff designs and delivers training on all levels to pursue that distinction. Continue Reading
Our world faces big environmental challenges, and that's why focusing on a greener future is so important. We Arborists are like nature's protectors; they take care of trees and green spaces in our cities, and much like the Lorax, we speak for the trees. At Wachtel Tree Science, we understand the significance of hiring and supporting the next generation of arborists, including interns. Together, we want to make our world more beautiful and sustainable for the years to come.Continue Reading
Knowing that women are in arboriculture is an important step for industries beyond arboriculture.Continue Reading
It’s been a busy summer for the Wachtel Tree Science Family; everything from cookouts and picnics to babies and weddings!Continue Reading
Meet Dan Barwinski, Wachtel Tree Science’s Tree and Landscape Department Manager.Continue Reading
Our team needs to be proficient in physical exercise to keep your trees healthy and beautiful. At Wachtel Tree Science we promote, encourage, and look out for one another to assure that we are all taking care of our bodies.Continue Reading
Our Executive Vice President, Ben Reince, was honored by receiving the M.F. Blair Award for Exceptional Contribution to Practical Arboriculture, granted by the ISA Board of Directors at the ISA Annual International Conference. He embodies each of the areas required to gain an award through the ISA.Continue Reading
The American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA) awards individuals in achieving Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA) status. In March 2021 one of our own was awarded this exemplary status – Nathan Schuettepelz. Continue Reading
One of the long-standing traditions at Wachtel Tree Science is to use our abilities and talents to give back to the industry or local groups.Continue Reading