John B. Ward & Co.
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60 for 60 Program
In celebration of our 60th Anniversary, John B. Ward & Co. will plant 60 trees for 60 clients. This is our way of saying Thank You to our clients and our community for your support of our business
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A Birthday Parade for John
6ABC helped capture video of a tree truck parade for John, who turned 88 years old on May 8th. Happy birthday John from all of us at John B. Ward & Co!
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Accredation is the "Exclamation Point" on Decades of Integrity at John B. Ward & Co.
As a young man, Jim Ward worked in the family tree care business with his father’s strong work ethic communicated through everything he did. “He’d say, ‘Always treat clients the way you would want to
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Alex Roberts, Miles of Mountains
Five years ago, Alex Roberts was running in Valley Forge National Park and noticed another runner’s t-shirt showing that the runner had completed a 100-mile trail race. Alex wanted to try something ne
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Haverford Arboretum
In 1834, English gardener William Carvill laid the foundation for the oldest planned college landscape in America. Today, the Haverford College Arboretum includes 400 species of trees and shrubs
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Fran Ward Women in Arboriculture Scholarship Program
We are proud to announce that the International Society of Arboriculture is accepting applications for the Fran Ward Scholarship for Women. This scholarship program provides $3,000 to female students
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Generations
Back in 1983, I was chairman of a committee of the ISA Penn-Del Chapter and established the Certified Arborists of Pennsylvania and Delaware (C.A.P.D.) program. Our certified arborist program was runn
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In Memory: Frances Ward
On January 23, Fran Ward passed away peacefully at home in Bryn Mawr, surrounded by her family. She was 82. Fran was the center of our Ward family. She will be deeply missed by family, friends, cowork
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Laurel Hill Cemetery's legendary 'witness tree' is felled
Edward Colimore, For The Inquirer . Originally published on Philly.com The tree was a living link to more than 160 years of Philadelphia history, and a favorite spot for tourists and history buffs. Ul
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Local experts evaluate threats posed by lanternflies
As spotted lanternfly nymphs continue to spring up throughout Northwest Philadelphia, an increasing number of residents are turning to local botanical institutions and arborists for advice on how to d
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Meet Our New Arborist Representatives
Start a conversation to connect to our advice and services. John holds a degree in Ornamental Horticulture from Delaware Valley University and has been working among the trees for more than 15 years.&
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Meet Our New ISA Certified Arborists
We are pleased to announce that three members of our team recently became International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborists by passing the standardized examination. This credential confirms t
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New Services
Due to increasing requests from our clients, we will be rolling out two new services in 2026. Please contact us directly if you would like to add these services to your landscape management plan. Deer
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Our Fleet
You may have noticed our new look. Along with our new logo and website, we’re proud to be rolling out the new graphics on our vehicles in celebration of our 60th Anniversary.
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Programs resuming at Pennypacker Mills: Arborist talk set
Join arborist Ken LeRoy as he offers an informative talk of the landscaped grounds at Pennypacker Mills on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 10 am. Hear stories about the various tree species and their unique char
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Safety and Training
Our Safety Committee, directed by Arborist Jim Roach, continues to guide our company’s safety culture. We meet weekly for staff development training, and we conduct two full days of training each year
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Staff Recommended Shade Trees
We asked our certified arborists what shade trees they would recommend, below are their answers.
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The Barnes Arboretum Plant Sale
John B. Ward & Co is a proud sponsor of the 2018 Plant Sale at the Barnes Arboretum on Saturday May, 5, 9am-2pm Shop for a wide selection of distinctive plants, including conifers, maple
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The voracious pest emerald ash borer spotted in Philly
Vibha Kannan, Staff Writer . Originally published on Philly.com The emerald ash borer, a half-inch-long, jewel-green insect that has destroyed more than 100 million ash trees in North America since fi
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Tree Canopy Conference
John B. Ward & Co. is proud to sponsor the Tree Canopy Conference Date and Location: Thursday, October 13, 2016 8:30AM – 5:00PM Haverford College, Stokes Hall Auditorium Why is Tree Canopy S
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Tree Care Industry Association Accreditation
In 2016, John B. Ward & Co. became a Tree Care Industry Association Accredited Company. The accreditation process confirms that a member company meets stringent criteria for professionalism, emplo