The Spring Checklist

Choosing the Right Tree: Understanding Your Desired Space

Choosing the Right Tree: Understanding Your Desired Space

When faced with the task of replacing a removed tree in your yard, careful consideration of the available space and desired functionality is essential. In this enlightening conversation, Wes Rivers, VP of Operations at TreeNewal, shares valuable insights on choosing the right tree species based on its intended purpose and compatibility with the surrounding…

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How to Decide If a Tree Needs Removal?

Knowing when to remove a tree from your property can be a challenging decision. In this insightful conversation, Wes Rivers, VP of Operations at TreeNewal, shares his perspective on identifying the threshold when a tree transitions from being an asset to a liability. Understanding the factors that contribute to a tree’s potential danger or failure,…

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The Power of Nature in a Business Campus

As companies prioritize the well-being of their employees, the importance of having inviting green spaces on a business campus has surged. In this timely discussion, Wes Rivers, VP of Operations at TreeNewal, shares valuable insights on how large corporations and industrial campuses can ensure the health and beauty of their trees. With the return to…

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Why You Should Consider Tree Tagging

Discover the significance of tree inventories and tagging systems in our latest video with host and ISA Certified Arborist Wes Rivers. A tree inventory is a comprehensive record that documents the size, condition, and species of every tree on a property. In this informative episode, we explore how this valuable information is utilized by large…

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How to Protect Trees with Dormant Oil

Watch our informative video on dormant oil treatment for tree pest control with host and ISA Certified Arborist Wes Rivers. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of horticulture oil and its significant role in suppressing overwintering insects. Wes explores the specific benefits of dormant oil and how it can effectively combat insect…

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Understanding Raptor StudentSafe
April 28, 2026

In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Chris Noell, Chief Product Officer at Raptor Technologies, and Will Durgin, Director of Student Well-Being, about the vision behind StudentSafe and how it helps schools move from reactive responses to proactive student support. Together, they emphasize that safer schools depend on giving staff…

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Going Slow to Go Fast in School Safety Leadership
April 28, 2026

In this episode of the Principles of Change podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso talks with Tim Dykes, Assistant Principal for Culture and Climate at York Community High School in Elmhurst, Illinois. The conversation highlights how strong relationships, student voice, and steady long-term leadership can help schools build environments where people feel…

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Closing the Education-to-Employment Gap: The Rise of the Career Center as Campus Infrastructure
April 28, 2026

Higher education is under mounting pressure to prove its value. As student debt, shifting demographics, and employer expectations reshape the landscape, institutions are being forced to rethink how they prepare students for life after graduation. At the same time, new data shows a sharp rise in internship-to-full-time hiring, with recent cohorts converting at their…

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Called to Lead: Joel Allison on Faith, Risk, and the Future of Healthcare Leadership
April 27, 2026

Healthcare leadership is being redefined in real time. With the rise of AI, mounting financial pressures, and workforce burnout, executives today are operating in an environment of continuous disruption and uncertainty. In fact, industry leaders now rank workforce shortages and digital transformation among their top concerns—forcing a new kind of leadership that blends decisiveness…

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