BRIAN PAIGE
MALP RECEIVES Annual Meeting BEACON & Dinner AWARD
BRIAN PAIGE
MALP RECEIVES Annual Meeting BEACON & Dinner AWARD
GIA DAY ON BEACON HILL
Join Us & Make a Difference!
Green Industry Alliance Day on Beacon Hill Wednesday, October 22, 2025
• Build relationships with legislators
• Advocate for positive change
• Open doors & influence lawmakers
Advance Planning 1. Find your legislators- https:// malegislature. gov / Search / FindMyLegislator
2. Email and let them know you will be at the State House with the Green Industry Alliance on October 22. Tell them you want to set up a morning meeting to discuss our priorities.
3. Confirm your meeting( s) and contact Karen Connelly with your appointment information.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 8:00 a. m.- Coffee & Preparations @ BCB Government Relations
44 School Street, Suite 710, Boston, MA 02108
Review game plan with GIA’ s lobbyists Steve Boksanski & Warren Lent – who will also join members at meetings on the hill
Walk to State House for scheduled appointments with legislators & staff
Together, we can ensure that our industry is seen, heard & supported.
RSVP to: Karen Connelly karen. connelly. gia @ gmail. com or 617-640-4846
Warren Lent wrl @ BCBGOVERNMENTRELATIONS. COM
WEDNESDAY, November 5, 2025 4:00 p. m. – 7:00 p. m. NEW LOCATION! Natick Elks • 95 Speen Street • Natick, MA
Creating Landscapes that Thrive in a Changing Climate
The realities of climate change are reshaping how we design, build, and maintain landscapes. From rising temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns to increased pest pressures and extreme weather events, today’ s professionals must adapt their practices to ensure resilient and sustainable landscapes. We will explore strategies for selecting climate-appropriate plants, improving soil health, and integrating water-wise design. You will learn practical approaches to enhance ecosystem services, reduce longterm maintenance challenges, and create landscapes that are not only beautiful but also built to endure and flourish in the face of environmental change.
Trevor Smith is Director of Design and Education for the ReEarth Studio at Social Impact Collective in Boston. An award-winning landscape designer, specializing in green infrastructure, native plant design, habitat creation, and implementation of ecological design principles. Mr. Smith holds several landscape certifications, including MCH, NOFA AOLCP, LEED GA, and IPCI, and he is also a past President of the Ecological Landscape Alliance and a current Trustee.
MCLP and MCA CEUs available.
Elections The nominating committee has recommended the following slate of officers & directors to lead the MALP in 2026:
President Miriam Hellweg, MCLP, MCA A Blade of Grass
Vice President Andy McDuff, MCLP Landscape America
Secretary / Treasurer Katie Merrifield, MCLP Merrifield Garden & Landscape Design
Past President Chris Connors, MCLP Grove Street Services
Directors Johnny Kwasek, MCLP John Anthony’ s Landscaping
Mike Landry, MCLP Riverside Services
Matt McCoy, MCLP Harrison McPhee