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FORT PIERCE, Fla. – Austin Outdoor celebrated Earth Day on April 22, 2009, by participating in the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) Day of Service, which is a nationwide event for members of PLANET, a national lawn and landscape association, to organize and participate in volunteer green projects in communities across the country.  Austin Outdoor participated in the Day of Service by enhancing the landscape at the St. Lucie County Administration Building located at 2300 Virginia Ave.

“The landscaping looks first rate and really upgrades the appearance at the location,” said Thomas O’Connor, public properties superintendent for St. Lucie County. 

Austin Outdoor’s Port St. Lucie district participated in the event by bringing 10 employees to help enhance the landscape.  Also, approximately 80 plants were donated for the project by Austin Outdoor, which included Plumbago and Indian Hawthorne. 

“This was a meaningful day for our company,” said Austin Outdoor’s Executive Vice President William Dellecker.  “We were able to enhance the aesthetic environment of those within our community as well as have our employees involved in this great cause.  We look forward to Earth Day again next year.”

Austin Outdoor’s other Florida locations in Palm Coast, Jacksonville and Orlando also participated in the event.  The Palm Coast district worked with the Flagler County Housing Authority to enhance the landscape of nine homes in Bunnell, the Jacksonville district enhanced the landscape at Paxon Middle School, and the Orlando district enhanced the landscape Turkey Lake Park.  

Austin Outdoor, established in 1994, is a horticultural organization dedicated to creating, building and maintaining sustainable landscapes. The organization provides landscape architecture, landscape construction and landscape management for premier properties and is dedicated to offering a wide range of services that enhance clients’ investments and improve the quality of life.  Austin Outdoor provides such services from its Florida offices in Bunnell (headquarters), Port St. Lucie, Orlando and Jacksonville as well as its out-of-state office in The Bahamas.  For more information about Austin Outdoor, please call (386) 437-6211 or visit the Web site at www.austinoutdoor.net.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Austin Outdoor celebrated Earth Day on April 22, 2009, by participating in the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) Day of Service, which is a nationwide event for members of PLANET, a national lawn and landscape association, to organize and participate in volunteer green projects in communities across the country.  Austin Outdoor participated in the Day of Service by coordinating with Keep Orlando Beautiful and Green Up Orlando to enhance the landscape at Bill Frederick @ Turkey Lake Park.

The areas of focus for the landscape to be enhanced were the boathouse and surrounding areas.  While the enhanced landscape was meant to provide a lively environment for visitors using the boathouse and dock at Turkey Lake Park, it also made a difference to Charlie, who works for the city part-time managing the boat rentals.  Charlie took an interest in the appearance of the boathouse area, even bringing in plants of his own to use.  He was excited when he found out that Austin Outdoor was going to further his landscaping efforts.         

“It was a boathouse extreme makeover,” said Keep Orlando Beautiful Coordinator Jody Goostree. 

Green Up Orlando Manager Janice Rahill added, “Charlie really lit up when he knew Austin Outdoor was coming in.  It really brightened his world.” 

Austin Outdoor’s Orlando district of 12 employees participated in the event.  Also, The Bank of New York Mellon employees and the City team joined efforts with Austin Outdoor.  Approximately 100 plants were donated for the project by Austin Outdoor.  Another contribution was made by Cannon Trees, which donated six Live Oak Trees.  The landscape was successful in providing instant shade to the park near the boathouse, parking lot area and rental area.  This was able to reverse the damage caused to the landscape by the 2004 hurricanes.

“They [The Bank of New York Mellon employees and the City team] could not say enough great things about the Austin Outdoor staff and how much environmental, horticultural and other educational things they went away with that day.  For sure it was their best Earth Day ever thanks to Austin Outdoor,” said Rahill.

“This was a meaningful day for our company,” said Austin Outdoor’s Executive Vice President William Dellecker.  “We were able to enhance the aesthetic environment of those within our community as well as have our employees, vendors and other organizations involved in this great cause.  We look forward to Earth Day again next year.”

Austin Outdoor’s other Florida locations in Palm Coast, Jacksonville and Port St. Lucie also participated in the event.  The Palm Coast district worked with the Flagler County Housing Authority to enhance the landscape of nine homes in Bunnell, the Jacksonville district enhanced the landscape at Paxon Middle School, and the Port St. Lucie district enhanced the landscape at the St. Lucie County Administration Building.  

Both City of Orlando programs, Keep Orlando Beautiful and Green Up Orlando share a common goal of engaging volunteers to enhance their community through beautification efforts.  For more information, visit www.cityoforlando.net.

Austin Outdoor, established in 1994, is a horticultural organization dedicated to creating, building and maintaining sustainable landscapes. The organization provides landscape architecture, landscape construction and landscape management for premier properties and is dedicated to offering a wide range of services that enhance clients’ investments and improve the quality of life.  Austin Outdoor provides such services from its Florida offices in Bunnell (headquarters), Port St. Lucie, Orlando and Jacksonville as well as its out-of-state office in The Bahamas.  For more information about Austin Outdoor, please call (386) 437-6211 or visit the Web site at www.austinoutdoor.net.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Austin Outdoor celebrated Earth Day on April 22, 2009, by participating in the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) Day of Service, which is a nationwide event for members of PLANET, a national lawn and landscape association, to organize and participate in volunteer green projects in communities across the country.  Austin Outdoor participated in the Day of Service by coordinating with Jacksonville’s Clean It Up Green It Up initiative to enhance the landscape at Paxon Middle School.

The area of focus to enhance the landscape at Paxon Middle School was the courtyard, which is a high-traffic area that leads to three different buildings within the school.  The updated landscape features Washingtonia Palms, Live Oaks, Mondo Grass, Flax Lily, Ilex Shillings, Walter’s Viburnum and annuals for color.

“It’s just beautiful, we love it,” said Cathy Stephens, business partner liaison and PTA president at Paxon Middle School.  “Everyone who has seen it thinks it looks marvelous, and it is a better study environment for the students.”

While Earth Day for this year has come and gone, the impact of the day is ongoing at Paxon Middle School.  Stephens said the students enjoy watering the newly installed plants every day.  In fact, since there is such an interest in watering the plants, the students have to be reminded that the plants shouldn’t be overwatered.  Also, the new landscape provides an adequate environment for science teachers to take their students on nature walks. 

Austin Outdoor’s Jacksonville district brought 13 employees to participate in the event.  Also, more than 100 plants were donated for the project by Austin Outdoor.  Another contribution was made by Cannon Trees, which donated the Live Oaks. 

“This was a meaningful day for our company,” said Austin Outdoor’s Executive Vice President William Dellecker.  “We were able to enhance the aesthetic environment of those within our community as well as have our employees and vendors involved in this great cause.  We look forward to Earth Day again next year.”

Austin Outdoor’s other Florida locations in Palm Coast, Orlando and Port St. Lucie also participated in the event.  The Palm Coast district worked with the Flagler County Housing Authority to enhance the landscape of nine homes in Bunnell, the Orlando district enhanced the landscape at Turkey Lake Park, and the Port St. Lucie district enhanced the landscape at the St. Lucie County Administration Building.  

Clean It Up Green It Up helps improve the quality of life through development and implementation of community improvement initiatives. These programs support beautification, education, reduction of litter, recycling, improvement of waste handling practices and natural resource conservation. Such programs foster community pride and galvanize community support for initiatives intended to restore, maintain and enhance the beauty of our city.

Austin Outdoor, established in 1994, is a horticultural organization dedicated to creating, building and maintaining sustainable landscapes. The organization provides landscape architecture, landscape construction and landscape management for premier properties and is dedicated to offering a wide range of services that enhance clients’ investments and improve the quality of life.  Austin Outdoor provides such services from its Florida offices in Bunnell (headquarters), Port St. Lucie, Orlando and Jacksonville as well as its out-of-state office in The Bahamas.  For more information about Austin Outdoor, please call (386) 437-6211 or visit the Web site at www.austinoutdoor.net.