Outdoor Events for Back to School Students

Back to school can be a stressful event for any college student from figuring out classes and buying books to submitting within deadlines. Luckily, there are a lot of events for college students to partake in to feel more at home and make their college years a time to remember. Outdoor events are common for colleges to host. Some of the events may include celebrations welcoming first year college students, outdoor movie nights, initiations for school clubs and Greek Life, concerts, fundraisers, outdoor theatres, and so much more!

There are many events of all kinds for college students to enjoy. One of them includes volunteering to help the local community through community outreach programs, such as the Outreach program at Hamilton College. These not only network students with employees and non-profit organizations, but the help the students to get a sense of purpose, and encourage leadership and student involvement!

Some outdoor clubs that are available for most colleges include clubs sports like running, frisbee, volleyball and basketball. Local New Haven colleges, such as SCSU have a list of Club Sports here. There are many club sports for students to get involved in without feeling pressured for commitment. There are club sports for all levels - from clubs recreational in nature to clubs providing the chance for serious competition.

With fun outdoor college events in mind, there is always a chance for bad weather. Making sure that tree limbs are not loose, or trees are not dead is the first step to campus event safety. If you find that your trees are in need of cutting, contact Precision Cutting Services today for tree removal services. We want your outdoor college events to be safe and enjoyable from Freshman to Senior year!

Enjoying fall at the City Seed Market

Each Saturday week, New Haven hosts the City Seed Market in Wooster Square. This farmer’s market runs from 9 AM to 1PM and provides, fresh, local foods made here in the heart of New Haven. Come support our city while enjoying fresh produce and meats to pastries and French Crepes. We have something for everyone to enjoy, engaging the community with economic development while promoting healthy food.

The City Seed Market runs in Wooster Square from 9AM - 1PM until December 17th. Our other locations in New Haven include: Edgewood Park, Downtown and Fairhaven. Visit the City Seed website to find out the different days and times held for each location. When the winter months set in, these markets will close, and we will open the Winter Market from January - March.

For every outdoor event there is always the weather factor to take into account. For those rainy, windy days of the fall, there is a potential for the weather to affect trees. Loose limbs and dead trees need to be taken care of before the fall, and with the harsh weather coming soon - it is nothing to mess around with. Contact Precision Cutting Services for tree removal in CT, to make sure all of your outdoor events are safe and enjoyable!

Tree removal cost resources

We came across this page online and thought it was an interesting resource but failed to fully discuss elements that come into play in how we provide our free estimates for tree removal.

This is a great resource to provide ranges for tree services, but you'll definitely need an estimate given in person. Layout of powerlines, property lines, municipal and residential property, these all must play into the price that a professional will provide you.

That is also why you should always make sure you work with a licensed and insured tree company! Saving $600 on the job pales in comparison to the headaches and costs of injuries, property damage or issues related to your municipality. Get a quote from a local company, you won't regret it!

The Tree That Defined An American City: New Haven's Elms

New Haven's elm trees are a hallmark of the city, introduced to the city all the way back in 1686. The first elms planted along New Haven's streets arrived as a gift from a parishioner of the Reverend James Pierpont's First Church, which is still extant and is now known as the Center Church on the New Haven Green. They were gifted to commemorate the erection of his new home, located at the intersection of Elm and Temple Streets.

In 1784, urban planner James Hillhouse used his own funds to begin an ambitious tree planting program throughout the city. It was the first of its kind in America, at the time. This is how the city at large became identified with the elm tree.

So many elms were planted around the city at that time, that the city of New Haven became known as "The Elm City". The tree that became a beacon of pride for the city is known to reach up to 100 feet in height. The trees are shaped like an "arched vase", lending to an outline that has been described as “cathedral-like”.

The trees were able to thrive and grow throughout the city unimpeded until the early 20th century. During the 1930s, Dutch Elm disease caused a devastating blight throughout major urban areas of the U.S. The disease killed off many elm trees around the country, and the elms of New Haven weren't spared. The city stood to lose its favorite tree for good, but through extensive efforts, new varieties of elm were bred to resist Dutch Elm disease. The new strain of disease-resistant elms were planted around the city's parks and public spaces. Unfortunately, the disease is still a threat for trees located on private, residential properties which includes North Haven.

If you're a residential property owner who has noticed that your trees might be diseased, it's in your best interest to contact an tree removal service based in Connecticut that will send professionals to your property and inspect the trees. Diseased trees are a public hazard, and they can become a major safety risk for everyone living on your property.

While tree disease can't spread to humans, it does affect us in other ways, by causing trees to become extremely brittle. An affected tree will begin to die and decompose, making it likely for heavy branches to randomly fall to the ground. Even worse, if the disease goes deep enough into the tree, the whole main trunk can split in half at any time. When a tree is left to degrade and fall according to its own devices, it can become a lethal weapon.

In order to avoid damage to your property or risk to your life and limb, call a tree removal Orange CT service for an inspection and a free estimate today!