Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS)

Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) Find out more about PGMS at www.pgms.org.

: Volunteers are often the driving force behind thriving landscapes and gardens—but building a successful volunteer pro...
06/18/2026

: Volunteers are often the driving force behind thriving landscapes and gardens—but building a successful volunteer program takes intention and strategy.

Join horticulture leader Mark Dwyer on July 19 as he shares insights from more than three decades of experience managing volunteers in public gardens and healing landscapes. Learn effective approaches to recruitment, engagement, recognition, and retention, along with solutions to common program challenges.

Register today at pgms.org/events and discover new ways to strengthen your program.

Registration is now open for the PGMS 2026 Annual Conference: Transform, held in conjunction with ELEVATE, Nov. 8–11 in ...
06/18/2026

Registration is now open for the PGMS 2026 Annual Conference: Transform, held in conjunction with ELEVATE, Nov. 8–11 in Tampa.

This is where professionals from across the industry come together to exchange perspectives, tackle challenges, build connections, and transform the profession.

Take advantage of early-bird registration by June 30: pgms.org/annualconference

06/17/2026

From mapping assets to streamlining operations, technology is changing the way grounds teams manage large-scale landscapes.

In this featured PGMS conversation, Phil Richey and Mark Baldwin share how GIS platforms, including RGIS and ArcGIS workflows, are helping grounds supervisors work smarter, not harder.

⏰Only two weeks remain to submit your application for the . Showcase the innovation, stewardship, and excellence across...
06/17/2026

⏰Only two weeks remain to submit your application for the .

Showcase the innovation, stewardship, and excellence across your grounds operation. From campuses and corporate sites to parks, healthcare, hospitality, and beyond, this awards program highlights the teams raising the standard for managed grounds.

Submit your application at pgms.org/GreenStarAwards by June 30 to be part of this year’s recognition.

The Georgia Branch gathered in Athens for a successful Summer Meeting, bringing members together in the Classic City for...
06/16/2026

The Georgia Branch gathered in Athens for a successful Summer Meeting, bringing members together in the Classic City for networking, education, and industry insights. Attendees:

🌱Connected with vendors at the GGIA Southeast Green tradeshow

🌱Learned about sustainable drought solutions from the UGA Center for Urban Agriculture

🌱Explored the latest plant varieties at the UGA Trial Gardens and Georgia State Botanical Gardens.

Thank you to SiteOne Landscape Supply and the Center for Urban Agriculture (UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences) for helping make this gathering possible!

⏰ FINAL DAY to secure early-bird savings for the , August 3–4 in Philadelphia!Join the and industry professionals fro...
06/15/2026

⏰ FINAL DAY to secure early-bird savings for the , August 3–4 in Philadelphia!

Join the and industry professionals from across the region and beyond for practical education, meaningful networking, and exclusive tours of iconic destinations, including Independence Hall, Chanticleer Garden, and the University of Pennsylvania.

Register today at pgms.org/regionalconference.

Thank you to EarthPlanter for your valued support as a bronze-level partner. Your commitment to innovative, sustainable ...
06/11/2026

Thank you to EarthPlanter for your valued support as a bronze-level partner. Your commitment to innovative, sustainable landscape solutions helps grounds professionals create healthier, more resilient outdoor spaces.

We appreciate your partnership and support of our mission to advance excellence in .

🌟 Is your grounds team setting the standard for excellence? Too often, groundbreaking work in environmental stewardship,...
06/10/2026

🌟 Is your grounds team setting the standard for excellence? Too often, groundbreaking work in environmental stewardship, site performance, and innovation goes unrecognized.

The 2026 celebrate outstanding achievements across 16 categories nationwide—submit your application today at pgms.org/GreenStarAwards and let your accomplishments take center stage!

: Learn how organized, well-supported volunteers can drive real success in landscape and garden projects—from improving...
06/09/2026

: Learn how organized, well-supported volunteers can drive real success in landscape and garden projects—from improving productivity to boosting long-term engagement and retention.

Mark Dwyer, a seasoned horticulture professional with 30+ years of volunteer management experience across public gardens and healing landscapes, will share strategies for volunteer recruitment, management, recognition, and overcoming common challenges to build stronger, more effective programs.

🌱 Register today at pgms.org/events to gain actionable ideas for strengthening your volunteer program.

Where meets leadership and hands-on learning.⏰ Only one week left to lock in early-bird savings for the !Early-bird r...
06/08/2026

Where meets leadership and hands-on learning.

⏰ Only one week left to lock in early-bird savings for the !

Early-bird registration closes June 15. Join the this August in Philly for two days of education, , and exclusive behind-the-scenes tours.

Register now at pgms.org/regionalconference.

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