The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) held the fourth annual PLANET Gives Back project on Oct. 22, during the Green Industry Conference in Louisville, Ky.
A group of approximately 75 PLANET member volunteers focused their efforts this year on Meyzeek Middle School, a public school.
PLANET Gives Back volunteers spent the afternoon landscaping the school grounds, performing maintenance on perimeter fences and beautifying the front entrances with the use of raised planter beds. In addition to work at Meyzeek Middle School, PLANET Gives Back volunteers built a rain garden at YouthBuild Louisville and worked at the neighboring St. Vincent de Paul, one of the oldest social service charities in Louisville, where they installed trees.
“We are pleased to continue our community service efforts in downtown Louisville for the fourth annual PLANET Gives Back,” said Mike Mason, PLANET Gives Back project manager. “This opportunity allows PLANET members to not only beautify another community, but also showcase their skills, enhance the environment, and solidify partnerships with community organizations.”
