The Detroit Tigers have partnered with The Davey Tree Expert Company for a new community initiative to make the Detroit area greener. Through the “Triples for Trees” program, the two organizations have agreed to plant three trees in the greater Detroit region for every triple, or three-base hit, made by a Tigers player in a regular-season home and away game during the entire 2025 regular season. A minimum of 100 trees will be planted.
Davey Tree employees and Tigers personnel will be working with The Greening of Detroit to plant the awarded trees in the greater Detroit area after the end of the season. Tree planting dates and locations will be announced later this year.
Sandra Reid, executive vice president of corporate communications and strategic planning at Davey Tree, said the company is excited about this sports partnership in Detroit.
“We’ve been doing similar programs like this in other cities, so our local Davey team is thrilled that we’re expanding and will help plant trees in Detroit neighborhoods,” she said.
Reid noted that the “Triples for Trees” program aligns well with the ongoing efforts of the Detroit Tree Equity Partnership and its goal to plant 75,000 trees by 2027.
“Davey recognizes that trees make us healthier and happier, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to be part of this initiative,” she said. “As a company that has had operations from each of our divisions in the greater Detroit area for decades, we’re excited to continue supporting our communities through tree planting and care.”
Bobcat selected as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek
Bobcat Company, a global equipment and worksite solutions brand, was selected as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for 2025 by Newsweek. In the annual rankings, Bobcat was recognized in seven distinct award categories, reflecting its commitment to meaningful work, employee wellbeing and continuous career development for more than 5,000 employees in the U.S.
“We are honored to be recognized among Newsweek’s list of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025,” said Stacey Breuer, vice president of human resources at Doosan Bobcat North America. “These awards are a reflection of the culture our employees help create every day — one where our employees are empowered to do great work and careers are built with intention.”
Bobcat stated it is continuing to make investments in innovative workplaces and programs that support and elevate the overall employee experience. This includes new onboarding, learning and mentorship initiatives, leadership and career development programs, resource groups, competitive benefit offerings and more that support employee engagement, retention and development.
“At Bobcat, we are proud of our people and the positive impact they continue to have on our customers, communities and Bobcat’s success,” said Mike Ballweber, president of Doosan Bobcat North America. “We will always strive to provide an innovative work environment for our employees and continue to invest in their future, so they have the opportunity to excel and succeed at Bobcat.”
Compiled in partnership with market data research firm Plant-A Insights, Newsweek identified America’s Greatest Workplaces by conducting a large-scale employer study based on more than 1.5 million comprehensive company reviews from approximately 250,000 U.S. employees across 78 different sectors, each of whom were surveyed on key factors in employee satisfaction, including compensation and benefits, training and career progression, work-life balance and company culture.
Elite Landscape Division acquires Costa Verde Landscape
Elite Landscape Division, a California-based commercial landscape construction and maintenance firm headquartered in Clovis, has acquired Costa Verde Landscape.
This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in Elite’s continued expansion, according to the company. It establishes its fourth construction branch location and deepens its footprint in Southern California. In addition to its existing Clovis, the Bay Area and Sacramento branches, Elite will now operate a new branch at in Santa Ana, Calif., further strengthening its service capabilities in Southern California.
As part of the integration, 40 new employees have joined the Elite family. These team members will support operations under Elite Private Landscape — which specializes in commercial and public landscape construction — and Elite Maintenance and Tree Service — which focuses on comprehensive landscape maintenance and tree care services across California.
“We’re looking forward to building on the strong foundation Costa Verde created and continuing to provide great service across the region,” said Derik Jakusz, president of Elite Landscape Division. “This move helps us better support our clients in Southern California and brings more experienced talent into our growing team.”
Terra Nova Nurseries to host Open House during the Farwest Show
Terra Nova Nurseries, a plant breeding company, will host a 2025 Open House at the company’s facility in Canby, Ore., from Aug. 18-22, during the Farwest Show. Terra Nova is located just 35 minutes south of the Oregon Convention Center in the heart of Oregon’s nursery country. The event will offer an immersive horticultural experience for growers, buyers, brokers and other professionals in the green industry.
Open House highlights will include exclusive plant previews, offering attendees the first look at Terra Nova’s newest best-of-breeding introductions. Guests can also enjoy complimentary refreshments while exploring the vibrant summer display gardens. Daily giveaways will add an element of fun, with prizes and gifts available throughout the week. Visitors will also have the opportunity to gain insights from Terra Nova’s breeders and sales team.
“The Farwest Show draws many of the industry’s trade professionals to the Pacific Northwest, making it the ideal time to unveil our latest innovations in plant breeding a short drive from the show,” said Chuck Pavlich, director of new product development at Terra Nova Nurseries. “The region is a cornerstone of the nursery industry, and we’re eager to highlight Terra Nova’s leadership in delivering genetically superior and commercially viable plant varieties at our nursery and breeding operation’s headquarters.”
Open House dates and times (PDT):
- Monday, Aug. 18: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 19: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 20: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Thursday, Aug. 21: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Friday, Aug. 22: By appointment only, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
