Pannier Graphics Wins Two National Park Service Contracts
Pannier Graphics, the industry leader in Fiberglass Embedded panels, Gel Coat Laminate panels and Exhibit Bases, has once again been awarded Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with the National Park Service. In October, Pannier was awarded a three-year contract for Wayside Exhibit Panels and this past week was awarded a three-year contract for Wayside Exhibit Bases.
Located on 44 acres in Cortland, NY sits the 162-year-old Cortland Rural Cemetery. The cemetery was established in 1853 and is home to over 19,000 graves. There are also multiple historic building on the grounds.
In the summer of 2015, the cemetery opened a “cemetrail” that features 20 interpretive signs throughout the grounds as well as tree markers. The self-guided tour provides educational insights on some of the cemetery’s noteworthy burials, history and operations. The signs were developed in cooperation with the students and faculty from SUNY Cortland.
Heart Mountain Ranch is located north of Cody, Wyoming and is owned by The Nature Conservancy. It supports one of the greatest concentrations of rare plants ever discovered on private property in Wyoming. Many native mammals are also often seen here, particularly elk, mule deer and antelope.
Congratulations to Garrison Reekers, the winner of the third annual Pannier Graphics Photo Contest!
Invasive Species are plant and animal species that are not native to a particular area. Typically, invasive species have a negative impact on that area’s environment, health, and/or economy. They pose very real threats. Unfortunately, it is no different for the Carson River Watershed. The Carson Water Subconservancy District (CWSD) works to help coordinate identification and treatment of invasive species on a watershed-wide basis. The CWSD is an agency made up of portions from six counties – one in California and five in Nevada. Their goal is to establish a balance between the needs of the communities within the Carson River Watershed and the function of the river system.
The 80-acre tropical hammock in Vero Beach, Florida known as McKee Jungle Gardens originally opened in 1932 by Arthur G. McKee and Waldo E. Sexton. Unfortunately, in 1976 the Gardens were forced to close and all but 18 acres were developed into condominiums while the rest remained dormant for twenty years.
Originally opened in 1982, the World of Little League: Peter J. McGovern Museum and Official Store’s mission is to inform and educate visitors about the history, service, goals and initiatives of Little League Baseball and Softball.
During the month of March, Pannier Art and Marketing Director Jon Kovach received the opportunity to present classes at the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society conference as well as to the US Fish and Wildlife National Conservation Training Center.
In the fall of 2014, the American Association for State and Local History honored the Pennsylvania College of Technology with an Award of Merit for their History Trail that is located throughout the campus.
Located near Valparaiso, Indiana, sits Taltree Arboretum and Gardens. Recently voted 2014 Best of the Region by The Times of Northwest Indiana, Taltree is a dog friendly preserve of woodlands, wetlands, prairies and formal gardens. It also offers a variety of events, classes and exhibits though out the year. From its unique Railway Garden, to the Children’s Adventure Garden, Taltree has something for every age.