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Project EverGreen and ScottsMiracle-Gro Expand Green Spaces at Heat-stressed Phoenix Park
Second phase of GreenCare for Communities initiative underway at Barrios Unidos ParkPHOENIX, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Project EverGreen and ScottsMiracle-Gro have launched the second phase of a major renovation at Barrios Unidos Park that includes planting of trees, grass and native plants. This transformative effort, part of Project Evergreen’s GreenCare for Communities initiative and funded by ScottsMiracle-Gro, aims to bring cooling green spaces and improved recreational opportunities
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