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STMA, Project Evergreen kick off “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.”

October 8, 2014By AT Staff

In conjunction with the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) and Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance, Project EverGreen completed the first project for its “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” initiative by revitalizing a soccer field Cleveland. The initiative was designed to restore green spaces for the community to enjoy. The idea of the “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” initiative grew from Project EverGreen’s “Art of Green Spaces Poster... read more

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A visit to Milwaukee’s Miller Park

September 19, 2014By AT Staff

Athletic Turf stopped by the home of the Brewers this week to visit with Michael Boettcher and his crew, learn about their use of grow lights and what some of their favorite pieces of equipment are. Media: Athletic Turf Staff read more

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Paul Brown Stadium crew prepares for another all-nighter

September 19, 2014By Joelle Harms

Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Bearcats share stadium, stressing the grounds crew. The Cincinnati Bengals are sharing Paul Brown Stadium this season with another big cat. While the University of Cincinnati’s stadium is under construction, the Bearcats and Bengals will be sharing the field. “We’re hosting the University of Cincinnati this year while their stadium is being renovated, so we are... read more

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Lambeau Field’s Allen Johnson’s unlikely path to the ‘frozen tundra’

September 19, 2014By Seth Jones

It’s been 18 years now that Allen Johnson, fields manager for the Green Bay Packers and Lambeau Field, has been maintaining the hallowed grounds so often referred to as ‘the frozen tundra.’ But how did Johnson, who spent four years in the U.S. Army and then received a bachelor’s degree in public administration from Northern Michigan University, end up where... read more

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Grass tennis courts pop up in Pontiac

August 22, 2014By Joelle Harms

Wessen Lawn Tennis Club brings 24 ryegrass courts to former abandoned community center What was an abandoned lot in Pontiac, Mich., a few months ago is now a 24-grass-court grass tennis club. Wessen Lawn Tennis Club, a $1.5 million private outdoor facility, lies on a historic 4-acre lot just a few blocks from the city’s downtown. The lot was originally... read more

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