Earth Day 2008 | April 22, 2008 marks the 39th Anniversary of Earth Day, founded by Gaylord Nelson, a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin. He proposed the first nationwide environmental protest "to shake up the political establishment and force this issue onto the national agenda." This year will be the biggest yet! Join millions of people around the world who will participate in the Call for Climate. Voice your concerns and demand that your government take bold, swift and fair action to tackle climate change. Visit the Earth Day Network link below to find out more about how you can participate in the Call for Climate and actively participate in the plethora of events surrounding Earth Day 2008 | |
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Architecture links us to the universe in which we live, work and play. Great architecture influences the energy and enthusiasm we feel and affects the quality of life we experience everyday. |
Upcoming Bid Opportunities on Garmann/Miller Website
 For upcoming bid opportunities check out the Bidding Opportunities page on the G/M website. Only public works are posted on the web, the Bid Tab is posted the day following a bid opening. Current opportunities include:
Waynesfield-Goshen Local School Multi-Use Garage.
Bid Date: April 30, 2008
Demolition of Otsego Grand Rapids Middle School.
Bid Date: April 24, 2008
Re-Roof Apollo Career Center Automotive Building.
Bid Date: April 24, 2008
Lincolnview Local School District Administrative Furniture.
Bid Date: April 21, 2008
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| April Designated As National Landscape Architecture Month The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has designated April as National Landscape Architecture Month. The theme for 2008 is "Discover Careers in Landscape Architecture." More than 35 ASLA chapters will feature a variety of events throughout the month of April to highlight the importance of landscape architecture and the availability of careers in the field. Chapter events range from working with students to designing outdoor spaces to collaborative charrettes, meetings, lectures, and film viewings. The month encompasses Earth Day on April 22 and the birthday of Frederick Law Olmsted on April 26, who founded the American landscape architecture profession. Landscape architecture is the fastest growing of the design professions, according to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the next six years, demand for the profession is projected to expand by 18 to 26 percent and landscape ardchitecture programs need to increase by an average of six percent a year in order to match the growth. The National Landscape Architecture Month will allow the ASLA to introduce the profession to many who never realized the possibilities it offers. More information on National Landscape Architecture Month can be found at the American Society of Landscape Architects website.
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We All Need A Tree  I hired a plumber to help restore an old farmhouse, after he had just finished a rough first day on the job: a flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric drill quit and his ancient one ton truck refused to start. While I drove him home, he sat in stony silence. On arriving, he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked toward the front door, he paused briefly at a small tree, touching the tips of the branches with both hands. When opening the door he underwent an amazing transformation. His face was wreathed in smiles and he hugged his two small children and gave his wife a kiss. Afterward he walked me to the car. We passed the tree and my curiosity got the better of me. I asked him about what I had seen him do earlier. "Oh, that's my trouble tree," he replied, "I know I can't help having troubles on the job, but one thing's for sure, those troubles don't belong in the house with my wife and the children. So I just hang them up on the tree every night when I come home and ask God to take care of them. Then in the morning I pick them up again." "Funny thing is," he smiled, "when I come out in the morning to pick 'em up, there aren't nearly as many as I remember hanging up the night before." Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance. We all need a Tree. |
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