John Deere Equipment Donation Assists National Mall Restoration
John Deere has announced a donation of grounds care products and attachments to assist in renovating turf at the National Mall
The National Mall in Washington, D.C. is undergoing major renovations and John Deere is playing a large role in the process, as they have announced a donation including multiple grounds care products and attachments, according to a recent company release.
A day before the celebration of National Public Lands Day (September, 28), personnel from John Deere met with the Trust for the National Mall and the National Park Service where they announced a donation of more than $400,000 in equipment and attachments that will be used in the project to restore and maintain turf and grounds at America’s most visited national park.
Denver Caldwell, manager of turf marketing and marketing support for John Deere, says in the release, "John Deere is both honored and proud to play a role in the revitalization of this iconic landscape. For more than 175 years, our company has been committed to nurturing, harvesting and beautifying the land. Today, we continue that commitment by providing the equipment to sustainably care for America's Front Yard."
The donation includes a wide range of John Deere grounds care equipment including a Z925M Flex Fuel mower, a Terrain Cut 8800 rotary mower, a 1565 front mower, 4720 compact utility tractor with loader, backhoe and other Frontier attachments, and more.
With their donation, John Deere and Company hopes to assist in improving the ability of the National Mall to serve the public need for national celebrations, demonstrations, festivals and other special events, according to the release.