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Sunshine Landscaping was founded in 1982 in Worcester, MA, and has been serving the needs of Worcester area home owners and businesses since then.

Stephen L Crowe, President

Founder Steve Crowe continues to lead Sunshine Landscaping. Steve's scientific and technical approach to landscaping and lawn care, as well as his deep interest in the outdoors, is the basis of Sunshine Landscaping's services and methodologies.

In 2003, Steve Crowe was recognized by the National Park Service, the Appalachian Trail Park Office, and the Appalachian Trail Conference for volunteering more than 1,000 work hours in support of protecting and managing the Appalachian Trail.

Steve has numerous qualifications for his job:

  • Honors Graduate of the University of Massachusetts, College of Natural Resources and the Environment, major in Turf Science
  • Certifications requiring continuing education to retain -
    • Massachusetts Certified Landscape Professional since 1993
    • Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist since 1984
  • Massachusetts Pesticide License, also requiring continuing education to retain

Local professional affiliations:

  • Associated Landscape Contractors of Massachusetts: member (since 1985)
    • President (1992 - 1993)
    • Board of Directors (1988 - 1994)
    • Committee Chairs (education, flower show, newsletter, and membership)
  • Green Industry Council, Treasurer (1991 - 1993)
  • Massachusetts Association of Lawn Care Professionals: charter member (since1986)

Additional activities in support of our national park system:

  • Appalachian Trail Conference, life member (since 1977)
  • Green Mountain Club, life member (since 1985)
    • Member '265 Mile Club" Long Trail Protection Fund
    • GMC Budget and Finance Committee 1990 - 1991
    • Chairman Trails and Shelter Committee for the Worcester Section of the GMC (1992 to present), which is 13 miles of Long Trail/Appalachian Trail around Stratton Mountain and the Pond
    • Leader for GMC Basic Maintenance and Griphoist Workshops
    • Co-Leader, Save the Long Trail HIKE-A-THON with the Worcester Section - 10 mile loop hike of Stratton Mountain
  • Appalachian Mountain Club, member (since 1994)
    • AMC Stewardship Awards - Warren Hart Award (1998), Pychowski Award (1996 and 1997)
    • Adopter for the Nelson Crag Trail (1990 to present)
    • Section Leader, Northern Presidentials (1992 to present)
    • Member Trails Steering Committee (club-wide)
  • Maine Appalachian Trail Club, member (since 1994)
    • Baxter State Park Volunteer (since 1990)
Contact Sunshine...

We will be glad to stop by your property to look at it and discuss your needs. To set up an appointment or just to ask for more information, contact us at the phone numbers and address below, click on the "Contact Us" link, or send an e-mail to info@sunshinelandscapingco.com


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