In this Landscape Management article, Davey employees talk about the new SEED Campus and how it will benefit employees and the green industry. 

Posted: August 21, 2025

An aerial view of a large property with trees, trails, a pond and a large facility.A site in Kent, Ohio that was once Oak Knolls Golf Course and an old school has been transformed by The Davey Tree Expert Co. into the 200-acre SEED Campus for research, arboricultural training and community camaraderie. Spanning such a large area, the company uses drones to handle much of the seeding. The company stated the campus is a significant development for Davey Tree, reflecting their commitment to science, employee education and advancement.

Legacy to Leadership

Sandee Reid, Davey Tree’s executive vice president, corporate communications and strategic planning, says the state-of-the-art property and facility will support Davey’s current and future workforce. Along with partnership opportunities, it will provide for local, regional and national green industry events.

“Davey’s roots in Kent, Ohio, tie back to our founding 145 years ago, and the SEED Campus is a legacy tribute to John Davey’s founding of the company and the continuation of his tree research and training in Kent,” says Reid. “The facility has a dedicated archival space to help continue to preserve Davey artifacts, such as uniforms, tools, letters, books and more, so Davey’s story can be told for years to come.”

To continue reading about the SEED Campus, click here. 

The Davey Tree Expert Company, headquartered in Kent, Ohio, provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental and utility infrastructure consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. As one of the top ten largest employee-owned companies in the U.S., Davey's 12,000 employees have been dedicated to creating and delivering sustainable solutions since 1880. Apply today to join the Davey legacy, and learn about how we're growing with our new SEED Campus

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