NW, Washington D.C.
2011 Winner of the Surfrider Foundation - National Competition for Best Ocean Friendly Garden (First Place)
This project proved to me the power of teamwork and the potential in city pride and volunteering. This innovative demonstration rain-garden, two blocks from the Washington Nationals baseball stadium in Washington D.C., was my first project after returning to the area. The Surfrider Foundation (a non-profit ocean & water quality advocacy organization) received a grant through the REI company and worked to make this project an innovative and educational success by raising awareness for the protection for the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Acting as the Lead Designer, Landscape Architect & Project Manager, I did everything from assisting with the grant to managing communications & acquiring assistance from large Landscape Contractors to acquiring the necessary permits and finally directing 50+ volunteers to install this project