Hansen’s Tree Service Offering Free Tree Care Workshop - Mike Miller will broadcast live and Hortikids will provide entertainment for children

April 16, 2007: LAKE ST. LOUIS, MO — Hansen’s Tree Service will provide tree care seminars on Saturday, April 21 at Boulevard Park in Lake St. Louis from 9 a.m. to noon to educate local residents about spring tree care.

Hansen’s will have three seminars, all open to the public, to educate local citizens about proper tree selection and tree care techniques they can use this spring. Hansen’s will also provide free lunch for registered attendees and Mike Miller from KMOX Garden Hotline will broadcast live from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

“At Hansen’s, we’re committed to continuing education and professional certification programs to provide the best service to our customers,” Jeff Hansen, President of Hansen’s Tree Service, said. “We want to share our knowledge with others to ensure the safety and beauty of the trees in our community.”

Hansen’s certified arborists will discuss “Pruning and Mulching” and a seminar on “Planting and Selection” will be given by Ben Grossman of the St. Charles Community Tree Council. Mark Grueber of the Missouri Department of Conservation will present “Cultivating Wildlife in Your Backyard.”

In addition, Hortikids, a local organization dedicated to teaching young children about horticulture, will provide kid-friendly activities at the event, including decorating pots and planting. Hansen’s also has planned a tree planting event for kids.

“Partnering with Hortikids will make this event fun and educational for the whole family,” Hansen said.

St. Louis-based Hortikids offers tools, accessories and educational materials to help foster gardening knowledge and passion among young children. For more information, visit www.hortikids.com.

For more information and to register for the event, visit www.hansenstree.com or call 636.379.1830.

Hansen’s Tree Service was founded by Jeff Hansen in 1988. The company performs residential and commercial tree services, including diagnosis, treatment, pruning, tree removal, stump removal and lawn care. In addition to 100% green waste recycling, Hansen’s also stands out because of its dedication to professional certification programs and staff development. Hansen’s is the first and only tree care company in Missouri to be accredited by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) and employs nine ISA certified arborists.

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