National Association of Landscape Professionals Announces Project EverGreen to Lead Renewal & Remembrance Beginning in 2027
This year’s Renewal & Remembrance event will take place on July 20 at Arlington National Cemetery.
FAIRFAX, Va., (July 7, 2026) — The National Association of Landscape Professionals today announced that following this year’s Renewal & Remembrance event, Project EverGreen will assume leadership of the annual volunteer service initiative at Arlington National Cemetery beginning in 2027.
For three decades, Renewal & Remembrance has brought landscape and lawn care professionals from across the country together to donate their time, equipment and expertise to honor America’s veterans by enhancing the grounds at Arlington National Cemetery.
“Renewal & Remembrance has always represented the very best of the landscape industry,” said Britt Wood, CEO of NALP. “As NALP looks to the future, we believe Project EverGreen is uniquely positioned to carry this tradition forward. Their history of organizing meaningful community service projects and their commitment to military families, veterans and healthy green spaces make them the ideal organization to lead Renewal & Remembrance into the future.”
A national nonprofit founded by lawn and landscape industry professionals, Project EverGreen has spent more than two decades mobilizing volunteers, donors and local partners to create, restore and maintain healthy green spaces. Through programs including GreenCare for Troops and GreenCare for Communities, the organization has built a proven model for coordinating volunteer projects that serve military families, veterans and communities nationwide.
“We are honored to be entrusted with the future of Renewal & Remembrance,” said Cindy Code, executive director of Project EverGreen. “This event has a powerful legacy, and we understand the responsibility that comes with caring for sacred ground and honoring those who served our country. Project EverGreen was created to bring the green industry together in service, and we look forward to working with Arlington National Cemetery, volunteers and supporters to preserve this event while building on its impact for years to come.”
NALP will continue to champion Renewal & Remembrance to ensure volunteers, sponsors, and partners experience continuity as Project EverGreen assumes the lead role.
“From the very beginning, Renewal & Remembrance has been bigger than any one organization,” Wood added. “We are proud of what NALP and our members have built, and we are confident that Project EverGreen will build on that legacy.”
This year’s Renewal & Remembrance will take place on July 20, 2026, with landscape and lawn care professionals gathering at Arlington National Cemetery to continue the event’s longstanding mission of caring for one of America’s most sacred green spaces.
The event receives support, equipment, and materials from our partners, including title sponsor Stanley Black and Decker, with significant assistance from NALP's additional Elite Partners Aspire Software, Caterpillar, and STIHL.
Renewal & Remembrance also receives support from Gold Partners Carter Machinery, John Deere, SiteOne Landscape Supply, and Visterra Landscape Group, from Silver Partners Envu, Exmark/Toro Company, Heritage Landscape Supply Group, Hunter Industries, Proven Winners, RealGreen by WorkWave, and Vermeer.
For more information about this year’s event, visit landscapeprofessionals.org/RR.
About NALP
The National Association of Landscape Professionals is the national trade association and leading voice for the $150 billion landscape industry, which employs more than 1 million professionals. NALP helps shape policy and regulations and provides industry-leading education, training, and resources to help companies reach their full potential. For more information, visit www.landscapeprofessionals.org.
About Project EverGreen
Project EverGreen is a national nonprofit organization committed to bringing people together to make a difference in communities through greener, healthier, cooler parks, yards, and public green spaces. Through its GreenCare for Communities and GreenCare & SnowCare for Troops initiatives, Project EverGreen mobilizes volunteers to improve the lives of military families and strengthen communities across the country.