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TwitterApex Landscape strives to be the very best in everything we do, and that includes our involvement and impact in our community. We have had the privilege of being involved in some very rewarding events and projects involving our community, and we feel honored to have been a part of them.
- Designer of the 2009 annual Memorial Garden at the American Cancer Society Cattle Baron's Ball
- Active Member of Local First and USGBC
- Conducted a speaking engagement and classroom instruction at Meijer Gardens
- One of our projects was featured on the October 23rd episode of Wood TV's "Eight West"
- Our work will be featured in the Michigan Blue Magazine, Spring 2010 issue.
We truly believe that every one of us has an impact on all living things. We must practice responsibility and respect for each other, and our environment. That is why we will continue to contribute, in our philosophy of responsible design, while giving back to the community that we all share.
Apex Landscape helps complete playhouse for Ronald McDonald house
Apex Landscape, along with a host of Grand Rapids based businesses built a playhouse for the Western Michigan Ronald McDonald House. After winning the playhouse donated by Apex Landscape and various other companies, Nancy Gamby decided to donate the structure to the Grand Rapids Ronald McDonald house so that more than 400 families who stay there each year would be able to benefit from it.
The Playhouse is modeled after Van Andel Arena on the outside and made to look like the Griffins locker room on the inside. The playhouse features stadium seats, player' bench, and ice rink floor. Apex Landscape supplied the landscaping around the playhouse, providing the finishing touches that really beatified the project.
Apex Landscape is donating landscaping for the American Cancer Society
Apex Landscape is proud to be donating landscaping for an auction item at a American Cancer Society Charity event on August 13th, 2010. In conjunction with Scott Christopher Homes, Apex Landscape is donating the landscaping for a unique, high-end children's 12-foot-high playhouse, valued at approximately $18,000. The playhouse will measure about 10.5 feet by 12 feet and feature a loft, a seating area with a table, chairs, and a deck. There will be a kitchen appointed with facsimiles of appliances. Apex Landscape will landscape the grounds around the playhouse.
The American Cancer Society fundraising even will be held on August 13th, 2010, with the playhouse and landscaping live auction starting at 8:00 pm, with a silent auction starting at 6:00. The event will be held at the Steelcase Town Hall, 1111 44th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI. We hope to see you all there. For more information on the event, visit acsevents.org or check out this event (pdf)
Featured Story in the Michigan BLUE
We were featured in this article (pdf) in the Michigan BLUE this month.
Apex Landscape Helps to Score a Goal along with the Griffins Hockey Team!
Apex Landscape is just one of the many dedicated project sponsors helping to make a dream come true for one lucky hockey fan! The grand prize is a dream playhouse! With an exterior modeled after Van Andel Arena, and an interior inspired by the Griffins locker room and game-night arena atmosphere, this one-of-a-kind playhouse, (approx. 8’ x 8’ x 13’), is the ultimate Griffins souvenir!
Apex Landscape will be laying the ground work for the dream playhouse. They have volunteered their expertise in preparing and landscaping the area where the playhouse will be built, ensuring a safe, beautiful, and fun experience for years to come.
Contest Details
Raffle Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.
The drawing will be held April 9, 2010, at 8:30 p.m., at Van Andel Arena.
All proceeds benefit "The Griffins Youth Foundation," and its mission: "To promote academic excellence, community involvement, and healthy lifestyles among the youth of west Michigan by enhancing their lives through hockey and ice-related sports.
Apex Landscape is proud to be a part of this project, and looks forward to many more in the future!
