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THIS ISSUE
1 Tree Care Tips Before the Next Storm 2 Discover the World of Birds
Your Guide to Wildlife Tracking Fun
3 Choosing the Right Trees After a Stormy Season
Pumpkin Pie French Toast
4 How Snowstorm Alfred Launched Our Tree Service Journey
The Halloween Storm That Changed Everything for Trout Brook Remembering Snowstorm Alfred
Let’s take a trip down memory lane, back to Halloween 2011 when a surprise snowstorm named Snowstorm Alfred hit Connecticut. If you were living in Connecticut at the time, you surely remember this one. It wasn’t just any storm; it was a freak ice and snow event that arrived the day before Halloween and left nearly a foot and a half of snow covering the trees. For us at Trout Brook, it marked the beginning of our journey into serious tree work and taught the community valuable lessons about the importance of preventive tree care. The storm took everyone by surprise. With leaves still on the trees, the heavy snow weighed down branches, leading to widespread damage. Trees snapped under the pressure, branches broke off, and entire trunks were split into two. It was a scene of chaos with downed power lines, blocked
roads, and countless properties impacted by fallen trees. It was a mess. Ian’s brother, Collin, and I jumped into action and did everything we could to help our community recover. We were so busy going from one location to another with our equipment and assisting homeowners with clearing fallen trees and debris. It was a massive undertaking that really put Trout Brook on the map as a reliable tree service provider. We realized then that our work wasn’t just about cleaning up after the storm but also about educating people on the importance of proactive tree care to prevent such damage in the future. Looking back at that time, it’s clear a lot has changed for us, but the lesson remains the same — preventive tree care is crucial. Preparing trees in advance can save time,
money, and stress during storms. We’ll never forget Snowstorm Alfred, not just for the mess it left behind but for how it shaped our business and strengthened our commitment to
keeping our community safe through proactive tree care.
–Andrew Bachman CT Arborist S6222
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