Family-Owned Tree Service & Certified Arborists in Hopkins, MN
Shadywood gives back to the community
Since 1967, Shadywood Tree Experts has been deeply rooted in the West Metro and Minneapolis community. We believe in caring for our neighbors just as much as we care for their trees. That is why we actively support local causes and pay our team to volunteer for the charities they are passionate about. Here is how we are helping build a better future for Hopkins and the Twin Cities.
Adopt-a-Highway - Our crew has cared for a mile along Shady Oak Road through the Adopt-a-Highway program for 6 years. Twice a year, our team combs the area to help keep our local roadway free of trash and debris.
Second Harvest Heartland - Shadywood is honored to be a monthly donor of Second Harvest, an incredible organization committed to ending hunger in our communities. We believe in the power of giving back and are grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in the fight against hunger.
www.2harvest.org
The Minnesota Zoo - we delivered requested wood varieties to the zoo to help feed the animal population such as Cottonwood and Spruce.
Minnesota Society of Arboriculture - As sponsors of the annual MSA Tree Climbing Championship, Shadywood not only supports the event by providing staff volunteers but also strives to ensure its success, promoting excellence and safety within the industry. The Minnesota Society of Arboriculture is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing education, science, technology, and practice in arboriculture, developing community forestry, fostering awareness and appreciation, and benefiting our residential tree communities.
Good In The 'Hood - Based in Brooklyn Park, Good In The 'Hood's Holiday Help Campaign provides relief to hundreds of families and children during the holiday season.
www.goodinthehood.org
Scenic Heights Elementary Fun Run - Minnetonka Public Schools' yearly Fall Fundraiser supports the district, students, faculty, and the local community.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - The Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter supports families and individuals living with CF, raising awareness and working toward a cure.
World Learner School in Chaska, MN, and Wood Park Montessori in Savage, MN - we delivered various cuts of wood on Arbor Day to each school for their outdoor nature programs and playgrounds.
Shadywood History
It all started with Brian Curtis, who founded Shadywood Tree Experts in his 20s, back in 1967. He followed in the footsteps of his dad, Bill, and older brother, Bill Jr., who owned Vet's Tree Service in Bloomington. Back then, Shadywood headquarters was Brian's basement office in Minnetonka, and there was no such thing as a certified arborist.
Brian built a successful company from scratch with no formal business training, and for decades, he divided his time between making estimates and climbing trees. What began in the 1960s as little more than Brian, a ragtag crew, and whatever equipment he could scrape together, is now one of the most well-respected tree companies in the Twin Cities.
Shadywood has always been a massive part of the Curtis family. Brian's wife, Sid, helped run the business for decades, and his three kids all learned the value of a hard day's work at Shadywood. If you were big enough to drag a brush, rake yards, or make copies in the office, you helped out. After college and a year traveling abroad, Keith Curtis returned to Shadywood and learned the business, becoming an expert in his own right. Today, he's an ISA-certified arborist.
Shadywood's new ownership (2017)
As Brian neared retirement, the question of Shadywood's future came into play. In January 2017, the company moved on to the next generation when Keith, his sister Kelli, and brother-in-law Mike purchased the business together.