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FEATURED MEMBER (Continued) Chesapeake’s children’s hospital.
“We asked our vendors to donate
materials and we provided labor of
approximately 40 guys to plant and
mulch the gardens. Marcie and I went
to visit the gardens this past spring
and the gardens have really grown in.
We are proud of what we did there.”
“We enjoy using our expertise to
lend a hand in community projects,
fundraising events and institutions for
a variety of important causes. We’ve
also partnered with OneTreePlanted
in order to help create a positive
impact around the world.”
OneTreePlanted pledges to plant
one tree with every dollar donated,
restoring forests, creating habitat for
As the dream became a reality, Planted Earth supports other biodiversity, and making a positive
Marcie reduced her hours from her organizations, including Habitat for social impact around the world. Since
previous full-time job and eventually Humanity and other local charities. 2014, the organization has planted
took on full-time duties at Planted “We’ve done a fair amount for work more than 40 million trees in 47
Earth in the spring of 2016. with Habitat for Humanity, including countries.
Within the landscape community, full landscapes for town homes,” Chris Chris said he started this year sending
Chris is a member of the Landscape said. the money to cover five trees for every
Contractors Association of MD/DC/ Planted Earth also worked with an one tree Planted Earth sells to a client.
VA and a former treasurer/secretary. architect who designed a garden “OneTreePlanted is really a good
In giving back to the community, for parents at a Hospice of the organization. We’re super happy to
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