For Immediate Release

Contact: Denise Pegrum

978-461-2461

steering_the_undergrnd@yahoogroups.com

July, 23rd 2007

FRAMINGHAM, MA. July 23rd, 2007– The Underground, a New England based grassroots organization of more than 300 green industry professionals, will construct a water feature at The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, in Harvard, MA. The Healing Garden has been instrumental in providing support and complementary therapies to women with breast cancer since it was formed in 2000.

On July 28th, participants of The Underground’s Water Feature Building Workshop will be led by Jay Bearfield, Internationally Certified Pond Contractor, owner and lead designer of Liquid Landscape Designs, Carlisle, MA. This hands-on workshop will guide participants in the proper construction and installation of a pond, waterfall and stream to be installed at The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden.

The waterfall will provide the gentle sound of flowing water as it connects to a meandering woodland stream culminating in a pool close to an existing circular sitting area. Sitting rocks will be placed alongside the pool so that its beauty can be enjoyed up close. A grassy pathway will lead to a natural stone bridge over the stream and to a secluded area of contemplation. This beautiful new addition to the garden will provide a place of healing and spiritual renewal for women in need. The Underground has been accepting donations of materials and services on behalf of The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden for the completion of this project. The Underground will provide the design and labor for the installation.

“We believe that this donation will serve as a demonstration of our organization’s commitment to the community and bring enjoyment to many women suffering from breast cancer. This project will also follow our organization’s mission to provide unique educational opportunities for our members” said Bridget McManus, president of The Underground.

“Water provides such constancy and serenity to those who are struggling and living with breast cancer. We are thrilled that such a talented group is donating their time and services to make our facility even more healing,” said Betsy Tyson-Smith, Executive Director, the Healing Garden.

We would like to thank all of our sponsors who have helped to make this project possible.

Aclearium, Inc., Westford, MA

BayLeaf Studio, Maynard, MA

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Framingham, MA

Crocker Electrical, North Quincy, MA

Dunkin' Donuts, Framingham, MA

EssentialSpace EarthScapes, Newburyport, MA

Eves Electrical, Waltham, MA

Landscape Artisans, Shirley, MA

Lepidoptera Landscape Design, Framingham, MA

Liquid Landscape Designs, Inc., Carlisle, MA

NECC Corporation, Woburn, MA

New England Nurseries, Bedford, MA

NorthStar Farm Perennials & Groundcovers, Westport, MA

Penske Truck Leasing, Framingham, MA

Savio Engineering, Albuquerque, NM

Starbucks Coffee, Westford, MA

Trader Joe’s, Framingham, MA

The New England Wild Flower Society, Framingham, MA

The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, Inc., Harvard, MA

Weir Meadow Nursery, Wayland, MA

Weston Nurseries, Hopkinton, MA

Whole Foods Market, Framingham, MA

Z-Taylor Trucking, Leominster, MA

About The Underground

The Underground is a New England based grassroots skill-sharing network with an educational and landscape career development focus. The organization was formed nearly three years ago and the membership represent professional landscape designers, landscape architects, horticulturists, landscape contractors, conservationists, arborists and nurserymen. The Underground provides a unique vehicle for collaboration to its members. The educational programs help keep the members abreast of the latest information and provide practical knowledge to help them in their landscape businesses. For more information about The Underground visit http://theunderground.pbwiki.com

About The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden

Incorporated in 2000, the Healing Garden is an educational non-profit organization.Our objective is to provide, with no financial barriers, a healing environment that provides a range of complementary therapies, psychosocial support, educational programs and access to nature for those experiencing breast cancer. All therapies are integrated with and complementary to standard medical treatment for breast cancer. For more information about the Healing Garden visit http://www.healinggarden.net.

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