Volunteers Renovate Sports Fields

Ryan and Jeff Osmolak of Ground Effects Landscape renovated the ball field at Karcher School in the Burlington, Wisc. school district for the 2nd Annual Sports Field Renovation Day, sponsored by WLCA and Project EverGreen.
Photos: Wisconsin Green Industry Federation

Approximately 30 sports fields in the Greater Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin areas were renovated by landscape contractors last November as part of the second annual Sports Field Renovation Day, sponsored by the Wisconsin Landscape Contractors Association and Project EverGreen. 

To keep fields vibrant and viable for communities, the volunteer contractors fertilized and aerated fields.  Volunteers included: American Landscape, Aspen Property Care, CNN Crop Services, Ground Effects Landscape Management, KEI, Kruger Landscape & Maintenance, Lammscapes, Shawn Roberts Lawn and Tree, Skyline Landscape Design, Terra-Firma Landscape, Inc., and Wind Lake Turf for donating their time and hard work. 

As part of the renovation day, each participating contractor chose at least one field to renovate. Time, labor and costs were donated by the contractors. A portion of the fertilizer was provided to field sites by Spring Valley Turf Products of Jackson, Wisc..  Melinda Myers, an internationally renowned local horticulturalist, also assisted with the event.

Crews from Skyline Landscape Design volunteered their time in Norway Township and in the Village of Waterford, Wisc.

“I’m thrilled that Project EverGreen and the Wisconsin Landscape Contractors Association have stepped up to help revitalize green areas within our communities,” Myers said. “The newly renovated sports fields will enhance the area and provide kids with a great place to get out and enjoy the outdoors.”

In a time when the struggling economy has made it more difficult to maintain healthy sports fields, these renovations will ensure a safer environment for children by eliminating bare spots and creating a more consistent playing surface to help prevent injuries.

“As owner of Terra-Firma Landscape, I am pleased to volunteer for the Second Annual Sports Field Renovation Day,” said Heather Schuster. “At Terra-Firma, we understand the value of well-maintained green spaces and support Project EverGreen’s mission.”