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Mr. Jacobs goes to Washington

22 Jul, 2009 By: Daniel G. Jacobs LM Direct!


The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) held its annual Renewal & Remembrance project at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington last week, then took to Capitol Hill the next day to discuss Green Industry issues with members of Congress.

Caps
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) provided baseball caps to anyone who needed a little extra protection during Renewal & Remembrance, the organization’s annual environmental enhancement project at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington.
Walter Wray
This year’s Renewal & Remembrance chairman Walter Wray, Wray Brothers Landscapes, Bethesda, MD, prepares to make some remarks to the 400 volunteers and 50 children attending this year’s program.
Bill Hildebolt
PLANET President Bill Hildebolt addresses volunteers at the start of the organization’s annual environmental enhancement project Renewal & Remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery.
Roger Phelps
Roger Phelps, promotional communications manager for Stihl, introduces horticulturalist and TV personality P. Allen Smith, who led the children’s program at PLANET’s Renewal & Remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery.
P. Allen Smith
Smith explains the proper way to plant sedum atop a wall along a path near the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery.
Colorado-Lyle
Debra Parker, JBK Landscape; Jeff Oxley, Swingle Lawn, Tree and Landscape Care; and Kristen Fefes, executive director of the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado, talk with Ian Lyle (not pictured), a legislative assistant of U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman (R-CO), about issues facing the Green Industry.
Colorado-Hague
Parker and Fefes talk with James M. Hague, legislative aide to U.S. Sen. Mark E. Udall (D-CO) about issues facing the Green Industry during the Professional Landcare Network’s annual Legislative Day on the Hill.
Colorado-Tafoya
Parker and Fefes speak with Simon Tafoya, another legislative aide to Sen. Udall.
Capitol Building
From left, Parker, Rick Roehm (Helena Chemical Co.), Oxley and Fefes stop in front of the Capitol building between visits during the Professional Landcare Network’s annual Legislative Day on the Hill.

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