Project Evergreen has extended the deadline for entries in the “Our Winning Green Space” contest. The new entry deadline is Tuesday, November 15.
Held in partnership with Exmark, the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) and the Foundation for Safer Athletic Fields for Everyone (SAFE), the contest will give an Exmark mower package worth more than $15,000 and a “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” renovation project to one deserving parks and recreation, or public works department.
The “Our Winning Green Space” contest winner will receive a new Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn riding mower and a Commercial 30 walk-behind mower package from Exmark.
To enter, municipalities are asked to submit an up to 250 word essay and photos detailing the need for new equipment and the playing field or green space to be renovated. The proposal should detail how the equipment and project will be used to create a healthier, safer environment for kids to play in.
Submit an entry or view full contest details online at ProjectEvergreen.org/entry-form-my-winning-green-space-contest/.
Since the program’s 2015 inception, “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” has renovated more than 600,000 sq. ft. of athletic and recreational green spaces, including projects in Atlanta, GA.; Cleveland, OH.; Milwaukee, WI.; North Chicago, Ill.; Belle Plaine, MN.; Greensboro and Durham, NC.; and San Antonio, Fort Worth and Round Rock, TX. Numerous additional projects are planned in communities including Red Bank, NJ.; Detroit, MI and Portland, OR.
Learn more about Project Evergreen at ProjectEvergreen.org.
Learn more about the Sports Turf Managers Association and the Foundation for Safer Athletic Fields for Everyone at STMA.org.
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