Case Construction Equipment launched the #CASETrees social media event. In honor of Earth Day, Case will plant a tree for every landscaping company that uploads a crew photo to the Case Facebook page or Instagram with the hashtag #CASETrees. “We honored construction crews last year by highlighting all they do to build the community around us. This year, we’re tipping... read more
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) held its National Day of Service on April 22, Earth Day. A total of 60 volunteer landscape projects were completed throughout the country. According to NALP, over the last seven years the event has been held, over 1,000 projects have been completed at an estimated value of $4 million. “Our members are truly... read more
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) opened registration for its annual Day of Service, held on Earth Day, April 22. As PLANET puts it, “Day of Service unites the landscape industry for a day of giving back that demonstrates the passion landscape and lawn care companies have for caring for our nation’s backyards, parks and green spaces, while at the same time... read more
To some, Earth Day might mark an obligation to give back to the environment and community. For the Green Industry, there’s an added layer with the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) Day of Service being held that same day, compelling companies to dedicate one workday to charitable giving. This year, 2,200 Day of Service volunteers completed around 90 projects in 24... read more
Type #PLANETDOS into your Facebook or Twitter search bar and you’ll see evidence the Green Industry was busy on Earth Day, April 22. Off screen, the evidence was in the form of around 90 projects completed in 24 states at an estimated value of $400,000 as part of the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) Day of Service 2014. An initiative that... read more
National Landscape Architecture Month (NLAM) will be celebrated in April with a 2014 theme of “Career Discovery.” The commemoration provides an opportunity to show students what landscape architects do, said to Mark Focht, president of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). In accordance with the outreach, a newly redesigned career discovery page for students and new education hub for... read more
