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Project EverGreen
GreenCare for Troops is celebrating 20 years!
By Emma Peterson. This program has been organizing and mobilizing outdoor professionals across the country in support of military families. 2026 marks two decades of Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops program! This program connects military families, whose loved ones are away from home serving our country, with outdoor professionals who ...
GreenCare for Troops celebrates 20 years in 2026 as Project EverGreen expands services to disabled veterans
Over 20 years, thousands of green industry professionals have donated their time and expertise delivering season-long services that allow families to focus on staying connected while a loved one serves. GreenCare for Troops celebrates 20 years in 2026 of mobilizing green industry professionals to provide free lawn, landscape and snow ...
Top January articles: New programs and big innovations
By Emma Peterson. A look back at the outdoor industry initiatives and momentum kicking off the new year. Here at OutdoorCoffeeShop (OCS), January brought a wave of activity. From new programs to big events, 2026 has started energetically. As we carry that momentum into February 2026, this is the perfect ...
Home is still the destination: Preparing for another staycation-fueled season
OCS Influencer Cindy Code says the coming season isn’t about chasing trends — it’s about helping homeowners make smart, confident decisions. As we head into the 2026 outdoor living season, one word keeps coming up in conversations across the industry — optimism. Measured, but real. Economic uncertainty and the lingering effects ...
The Coffee Shops™ announce 2026 OutdoorCoffeeShop™ Outdoor Influencers
Outdoor Influencers celebrate their inaugural year of giving back to the outdoor industry. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2026 Influencers for OutdoorCoffeeShop™. Each month, Influencers respond to a topic that is relevant and timely ...
Serving our troops, one shovel of snow at a time
By Jenny Yu. Volunteers nationwide clear driveways and sidewalks so families can avoid winter stress while a loved one is deployed. The holiday season can be especially difficult for military families with loved ones who are deployed. Not only are they missing a key member of the family during ...
One green space at a time
By Emma Peterson. Cindy Code shares how Project EverGreen builds healthier and happier communities by connecting people with the natural world. In a new episode of From the Ground Up™, Karol Weyman got the chance to speak with Cindy Code, a leading voice in the green industry and the current ...
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