Arborist Ken Andersen

Ken Anderson by a Magnolia

Certified Arborist/Municipal Specialist

Antioch High School Graduate

Worked in our Village over 12 years

Worked for the Village of Wilmette Forestry Department for 3 1/2 years

Favorite tree:  Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor)

I am very proud of the following facts:

 Tree City for 10 consecutive years.

Received our 6th award (story below) which will go towards a re-inventory of our village trees.

Received 3 tree grants from the state in 4 attempts.

We have our own mini-arboretum at the village hall property with several species of trees including a sassafras tree. 

Julie Clausing Memorial Tree:  Black Hills Spruce (Picea glauca 'Densata')

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Lindenhurst: Winner of Growth Award


This is the TENTH year Lindenhurst has been given the Tree City USA designation. In addition to that, Lindenhurst also was presented with the coveted SIXTH Growth Award by the National Arbor Day Foundation for additional improvement judged on a point basis.

Village Arborist Ken Andersen has planned some special Earth Day events at Village Hall between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. April 21st.

 

For the full Tree City story in the Illinois Department of Natural Resources News click here

 

 Congratulations Jim Motter, Our Newly Certified Arborist

 

Homeowner Comprehensive Guide to Parkway Tree Planting
 

National Arbor Day Foundation

What Tree is this?

Tree Leaf Identification

Tree Diseases and Pests

A Beginner's Guide to Tree Identification

 

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