PGMS Branches > Philadelphia Branch

Officially chartered as a Branch of PGMS in September of 1983, the Philadelphia branch can trace its "roots" back many decades as a branch of the National Gardeners Association. Many of the original chartering members are still active today.

We are proud of our region's long heritage of commitment to the advancement of understanding and appreciation of our environment. This age-old commitment can be seen throughout the many college campuses, hospitals, arboretums and parks across the Delaware Valley. With the renewed emphasis on "green building" and "eco-friendly" construction, we are seeing a return to responsible development and management, with an eye to the future. Many of our members have helped develop, promote and guide these important concepts, and are at the forefront of this resurgence.

We are fortunate to draw our membership from a broad range of public and private colleges and institutions, park systems and public utilities, as well as educators, researchers, private contractors and suppliers from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. These individuals make up the core of our branch, and together it is our goal to grow professionally, to educate one another, and to promote the Green Industry and environmental awareness to all.


July 22-23, 2010

2010 Summer Seminar and Site Visitation

Boston, Mass.



Philadelphia Branch Visits Morris Arboretum

Twenty-five members of the Philadelphia Branch of PGMS were treated to a behind the scenes look at Morris Arboretum this October. Click here for a recap and to view photos!

 


The March/April Issue of The Forum is Here!
Welcome in spring with the latest issue of the PGMS Forum. This issue is chock full of the latest happenings in PGMS and the grounds industry including PGMS Branch Updates, a member profile and feature articles on two of the 2009 Green Star Award winners read your copy now!

 
 

BRANCH OFFICERS

President
Glenn Ellis

Vice President
Leander R. Adams, Jr.

Treasurer
Steve Dutill

Secretary
Mark Fankhouser

Directors-at-large
Joseph Oziminski
Thomas Halligan
Barney Jones
Pete Williams

 

 

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