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Appel Osborne Celebrates Opening of Third Office »
Friday September, 13 2024
We are delighted to share a momentous occasion in our firm’s journey with the grand opening of our third office.
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AOLA Project Manager, Ryan Mackerer, Obtains NYS License »
Monday August, 12 2024
AOLA Project Manager, Ryan Mackerer, has earned his NYS license in Landscape Architecture! Ryan joined Appel Osborne as an intern in 2016 while attending SUNY College of Environmental Science and…
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URMC Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at Innovative New Facility »
Tuesday July, 2 2024
In a significant milestone for mental health care, Appel Osborne proudly contributed to the successful completion of a pioneering medical facility dedicated to children and teens facing mental health crises.
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SUNY Morrisville's Drake Field Garnering National Attention »
Tuesday July, 25 2023
The new black synthetic turf at Drake Field at SUNY Morrisville is turning heads across the nation.
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AOLA Project Manager Participates in OCC’s “Girls Going Tech” »
Monday May, 15 2023
Appel Osborne Project Manager and OCC alum, Liz Bogart, visited her alma mater to serve as a mentor for their “Girls Going Tech” event.
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Mansfield Park Moving Forward »
Friday April, 21 2023
A community park that Appel Osborne designed in Mansfield, Pennsylvania is scheduled for construction this summer.
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Welcome our New Project Designer »
Thursday February, 2 2023
We are pleased to introduce our newest Project Designer, Emma Frazier.
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AOLA Project Manager Visits Livonia CSD Science Class »
Wednesday December, 7 2022
AOLA Project Manager, Alex Belding, visited Livonia High School on Tuesday to speak with the Earth Science class about the environmental factors related to design and construction involved with their…
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AOLA Presents for Erie County Association of School Boards »
Monday December, 5 2022
The Erie County Association of School Boards invited Appel Osborne to present at their Speed Boarding Event on December 1.
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Welcome our Director of Human Resources & Administrative Services »
Wednesday October, 5 2022
We are happy to introduce our Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services, Tracy Wicks.
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AOLA Welcomes Two New Team Members »
Tuesday October, 4 2022
We are pleased to introduce two new project designers to our team: Liz Fischette and Hunter Brown. Liz joins our Buffalo office with 6 years of professional experience.
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East Syracuse Minoa CSD Celebrates Two Ribbon Cuttings »
Tuesday August, 30 2022
Our firm is happy to celebrate with the East Syracuse Minoa Central School District as they cut the ribbon on two renovated elementary schools.
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New Charity Founded by AOLA Partner Cory Jenner »
Wednesday June, 29 2022
It is an unfortunate reality that cancer has affected all of us in one way or another.
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Julia Graziano Promoted to Project Manager »
Monday June, 27 2022
Congratulations to Julia on her promotion to Project Manager! She joined the firm in early 2017 as an intern and was hired as a Project Designer upon graduation from SUNY…
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Congratulations to Linda Scott on her Retirement »
Friday May, 6 2022
May 6, 2022 marks a very bittersweet day in Appel Osborne’s history. After 34 years, our Senior Associate, Linda Scott, is retiring.
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Welcome our New Project Designer »
Tuesday April, 26 2022
We are happy to introduce Catherine (Cat) Kana, our newest Project Designer.
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Syracuse City Parks Unveils New Projects in Eastwood »
Friday April, 22 2022
Appel Osborne had the privilege of being invited to the Syracuse Department of Parks and Recreation's announcement on Friday unveiling new projects underway in the Eastwood Neighborhood.
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Liz Bogart Promoted to Project Manager »
Monday December, 13 2021
Please join us in congratulating Liz Bogart on her promotion to Project Manager!   Liz has been promoted to Project Manager after four years as a Project Designer.
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New Athletic Facilities in Design for Niskayuna CSD »
Tuesday December, 7 2021
Over the last few years, both the Niskayuna Central School District and the surrounding community have called attention to the high school athletic facilities and their state of disrepair.
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Utica College Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at New Stadium »
Friday October, 29 2021
On Thursday, October 21, Utica College cut the ribbon on the new Pioneer Track and Field Complex which was designed by Appel Osborne.
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We're Growing! New Position Announcement »
Thursday September, 30 2021
We are looking for entry level and experienced Landscape Architects!  View our listing here.
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Welcome our New Project Manager »
Tuesday September, 21 2021
We are pleased to introduce our newest Project Manager, Michael DiCarlo.   Michael joins our firm with over 12 years of experience.
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AOLA Senior Associate Elected to NYUASLA Board »
Friday August, 6 2021
Congratulations to our Senior Associate, Brittany Belding, who has just been elected as the Secretary for the Upstate New York Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA).
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Congratulations to Pete Osborne on his Retirement! »
Thursday August, 5 2021
Appel Osborne Landscape Architecture wishes to announce the retirement of our Senior Partner, Peter S. Osborne, effective July 1, 2021.
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Victor CSD Playscape Featured in "Rochester's Playbook" »
Wednesday July, 14 2021
As landscape architects, our biggest reward is seeing end-users genuinely enjoy our design and time spent outdoors.
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We're Hiring! »
Tuesday June, 22 2021
  APPEL OSBORNE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE   NEW POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT    Positions:  We are growing again and have an opportunity for an intern or entry level Landscape Architect.
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Appel Osborne Celebrates Installation of 100th Synthetic Turf »
Monday May, 24 2021
We are proud and honored to celebrate this exciting milestone!  The 100th synthetic turf field designed by Appel Osborne has been installed and is in-use.
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Weedsport CSD Proposes Capital Project »
Wednesday April, 7 2021
On Tuesday, March 18, residents of the Weedsport Central School District will have the opportunity to vote on a proposed capital project that will implement district-wide health and safety improvements…
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New Oswego Health Facility to Open in January »
Tuesday January, 26 2021
Oswego Health is preparing to open their new Lakeview Center for Mental Health and Wellness in January 2021.
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Appel Osborne Announces Four Promotions »
Wednesday January, 20 2021
Appel Osborne has been fortunate to experience significant growth and evolution over the past 45+ years.
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New Niagara Wheatfield Athletic Complex Enjoyed by Current Students and Alumni »
Wednesday October, 21 2020
Appel Osborne had the privilege of designing a new athletic complex that meets the specific needs of the district’s sports and physical education programs.
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Appel Osborne Contributes to "Parklets for the People" Project »
Wednesday August, 26 2020
This year has certainly tested the resilience of our global community, but a positive outcome of 2020 is that it has sharpened our ability to adapt.
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Byrne Dairy UHT Plant Expansion Moving Forward »
Monday July, 27 2020
Appel Osborne has had the privilege of working with Byrne Dairy in recent years to provide site design for their UHT plant expansion.
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Appel Osborne Ranked as a 2020 Best Place to Work »
Thursday June, 18 2020
We are proud to announce that we have been ranked as one of Central New York’s Best Places to Work by the CNY Business Journal!  This is the first year…
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Appel Osborne's Response to Current Events »
Tuesday March, 17 2020
As this COVID-19 pandemic continues its devastating path, AOLA employees have been encouraged to work remotely from home as much as possible beginning 3/18 and continuing through 4/3.
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Celebrating the Women of AOLA »
Monday March, 16 2020
Women’s History Month began in 1987 to celebrate the contributions women have made, and continue to make, in our nation’s history, culture, and society.
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Appel Osborne Opens Buffalo Office »
Tuesday October, 29 2019
Appel Osborne is excited to announce the opening of our second location!  The new office, located at the Silos at Elk Street in Buffalo, will begin operation on November 1.
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New Athletic Field Getting Maximum Use at Falconer CSD »
Wednesday October, 9 2019
Construction was recently completed on a new all-weather synthetic turf sports complex at Falconer CSD, and the district is making the most of it.
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Appel Osborne Published in "Parks & Rec Business Magazine" »
Thursday September, 26 2019
Our firm is proud of our extensive experience in the design and construction oversight of synthetic turf fields.
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Marcellus CSD Celebrates Grand Opening of Renovated High School »
Tuesday September, 24 2019
On Saturday, September 7, the Marcellus CSD community celebrated the ribbon cutting of their renovated high school building.
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AOLA Celebrates Completion of 75th Synthetic Turf Field »
Tuesday September, 10 2019
Appel Osborne celebrated a momentous milestone this spring with the completion of the 75th and 76th synthetic turf fields designed by our firm.
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Pete Auyer Retires from Appel Osborne »
Thursday September, 5 2019
After 21 years at Appel Osborne, Pete Auyer is looking ahead to his next chapter – retirement.
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Alden CSD Debuting New Unique Synthetic Turf Field »
Tuesday August, 27 2019
Homecoming weekend at Alden Central School District will have an extra highlight this year.
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Associates Complete "Emergent Leader" Program »
Tuesday July, 2 2019
Last year, our firm was proud to announce four new Associates to our leadership team.   Patrick, Tim, Taylor, and Brittany have been working hard to mentor our staff.
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Renovations at Falcon Park Complete »
Tuesday May, 28 2019
An open house was held last Friday at Falcon Park in Auburn, NY.
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Alfred Obrist P.E. Certificate Found »
Monday May, 13 2019
A construction manager at a local firm in Syracuse made a small purchase at a Salvation Army that turned out to be quite a historic find for our firm.
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Appel Osborne Senior Partner Receives Distinguished Practitioner Award »
Monday February, 25 2019
The Upstate New York Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (NYUASLA) has selected Appel Osborne Senior Partner, Pete Osborne, as the recipient of the 2018 Distinguished Private Practitioner…
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Appel Osborne Congratulates Project Manager on Licensure »
Thursday February, 21 2019
AOLA Project Manager, Colleen Lathey, recently passed her licensing exams and is now a New York State Registered Landscape Architect!  Colleen has been with our firm since 2014.
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Appel Osborne Team Members at FLCC Event »
Tuesday February, 19 2019
A few members of our firm were able to attend Finger Lakes Community College’s (FLCC) Vintners and Valentines Event that AOLA sponsored in early February.
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Le Moyne College Recognized for Campus Improvements »
Tuesday January, 29 2019
The January 28, 2019 edition of the Le Moyne College Dolphin Digest gave a very kind acknowledgement to the design teams that have helped their campus be recognized by the…
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Appel Osborne Announces New Partner »
Monday January, 14 2019
Please join us in congratulating our newest Partner, Cory Jenner. Cory has been with Appel Osborne Landscape Architecture (AOLA) since his graduation from SUNY ESF in 2001.
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NYUASLA Takes Formal Position on I-81 Project »
Wednesday December, 12 2018
AOLA Partner, Vince Pietrzak, on behalf of the New York Upstate Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architecture (NYUASLA), has submitted an open letter to the Department of Transportation…
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Celebrating the Life of Alfred Obrist »
Thursday November, 8 2018
Our firm and our profession suffered a great loss with the passing of Alfred Obrist.   He passed in late October.
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Manlius Pebble Hill Students Enjoy New Courtyard »
Tuesday October, 30 2018
Manlius Pebble Hill School celebrated the completion of phase one of a new STEAM park that has been two years in the making.
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Green Lakes State Park Celebrates Ribbon Cutting »
Tuesday October, 16 2018
Green Lakes State Park celebrated the ribbon cutting for their new Environmental Education Center project on Friday, October 12.
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VVS CSD Hosts First Games on New Turf Field »
Monday October, 15 2018
Last week was exciting for the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill athletics program and the community!  The girls’ varsity field hockey and varsity football teams played their first games on their new synthetic turf…
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Onondaga Community College Recognized for Sustainability Efforts »
Thursday September, 27 2018
Onondaga Community College (OCC) is being recognized on a national scale for their efforts in sustainability on their campus.
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Appel Osborne Celebrates Staff Milestone Anniversaries »
Wednesday September, 26 2018
This is a special year!  2018 marks a milestone anniversary for six of our staff.
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Donation Helps Carrier Park Field of Dreams Move Forward »
Tuesday September, 11 2018
Appel Osborne has been privileged to be the prime consultant for the design of the Carrier Park Field of Dreams in DeWitt.
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Liverpool CSD Chestnut Hill Elementary Reopens »
Wednesday September, 5 2018
Renovations have been taking place at Chestnut Hill Elementary School in the Liverpool Central School District for three years.
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Depew UFSD Multi-Sport Complex Almost Complete »
Tuesday September, 4 2018
Appel Osborne shares Depew Union Free School District’s excitement as they near completion on their new multi-sport synthetic turf complex.
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Appel Osborne Congratulates Two Project Managers on their Licensure »
Monday August, 27 2018
Congratulations are in order for two Appel Osborne Project Managers.
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Falcon Park Turf Field in Design »
Monday August, 13 2018
A new synthetic turf field is in design for the Auburn Doubledays.   The project will allow improvements to make the Falcon Park clubhouses available for year-round use.
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Oswego Health Project in CNY Business Journal »
Tuesday July, 17 2018
Appel Osborne is providing site design services for the transformation of a former grocery store into a behavioral-health care facility for Oswego Health.
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Green Lakes Sustainable Design in the News »
Thursday July, 12 2018
Appel Osborne is proud to see the sustainable design at Green Lakes State Park being featured in Spectrum News’ “Going Green” segment.
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Synthetic Turf in Iowa News »
Monday July, 2 2018
Take a look at this staggering video footage of a flooded synthetic turf field in Iowa!  KIMT News   This is a prime example of why Appel Osborne looks at each project…
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Green Lakes State Park Project Progressing »
Wednesday May, 23 2018
Appel Osborne is working on an exciting project with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYSOPRHP) at Green Lakes State Park.
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Appel Osborne Announces Five Promotions »
Friday May, 18 2018
Appel Osborne is proud to announce five promotions within our firm!  Four Project Managers have been promoted to the position of Associate.
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Finger Lakes Community College Breaks Ground on New Athletic Facility »
Tuesday May, 15 2018
Friday, May 11, 2018 was an exciting day for Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC) and Appel Osborne Landscape Architecture (AOLA).
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Construction Beginning Soon at Lockport CSD »
Tuesday March, 6 2018
Exciting things are happening at Lockport City School District!  Construction is expected to begin in the next few weeks on their 2018 Capital Improvement Project which includes many athletic and…
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We are Hiring! »
Thursday March, 1 2018
We are growing!  Click here to view the Position Announcement.
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Appel Osborne Refreshes Image »
Monday January, 8 2018
You may have noticed that our firm rang in 2018 with a revamped logo.
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Appel Osborne Returns to Franklin Square Office »
Tuesday November, 21 2017
It has been over six weeks since we moved back to our renovated office space in Franklin Square, Syracuse, NY, and we are excited to be settled in at our…
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AOLA Office Renovation is Nearly Complete! »
Monday September, 18 2017
Check out this article on Syracuse. com about the renovations at our Franklin Square office building.
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Eagle Scout Project is Complete »
Wednesday September, 13 2017
In July, we shared that AOLA Project Manager, Bernie Martin, was assisting a student with his Eagle Scout project at his alma mater, Onondaga CSD.
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Auburn ECSD Synthetic Turf Field in the News »
Thursday August, 31 2017
At Auburn Enlarged City School District, construction is wrapping up on the new synthetic turf field at Holland Stadium designed by Appel Osborne.
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Community Gets Involved in FLCC Design »
Wednesday August, 30 2017
If you had a chance to read our article in NYSSBA’s On Board newspaper (also posted on our website), you already know that part of being a Landscape Architect is…
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Onondaga CSD Newsletter Shows AOLA Site Design »
Monday August, 28 2017
AOLA Project Manager, Bernie Martin, has been working with the Onondaga Central School District to develop site design that improves vehicular circulation concerns and maximizes utilization of an outdoor learning…
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AOLA Article Featured in K-12 Publication »
Tuesday August, 22 2017
The New York State School Boards Association publishes an award-winning newspaper called “On Board” for its members.
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AOLA Project Manager Volunteers Time for Eagle Scout Project »
Friday July, 7 2017
Appel Osborne Project Manager, Bernie Martin, has been volunteering his time and his landscape architecture knowledge to assist a high school student with his Eagle Scout project.
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Willis V. Carrier Park is Important Asset to Community »
Tuesday June, 20 2017
Town of DeWitt Supervisor, Dr. Edward M. Michalenko, contributed an article to Syracuse.
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Appel Osborne Exhibiting at NYSASBO »
Friday June, 2 2017
The New York State Association for School Business Officials Conference will be held June 4-7, 2017.
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AOLA Project Manager Supports Cousin at Fundraiser »
Thursday May, 18 2017
AOLA Project Manager, Pat Costello, and many of his family members joined together to support Pat’s cousin Taylor this past weekend.   They participated in the St.
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Poland CSD Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at New Playground »
Thursday May, 11 2017
Poland Central School District held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new primary school playground on May 4, 2017.
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Buffalo-area Schools Investing in New Athletic Complexes »
Wednesday May, 10 2017
Many Western New York school communities are realizing the value of a functional, practical, and not to mention beautiful athletic complex.
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Appel Osborne at NYSCOSS Winter Institute »
Thursday March, 2 2017
Appel Osborne will be exhibiting at the NYSCOSS Winter Institute this Sunday, March 5 and Monday, March 6.
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Appel Osborne Wins ASLA Honor Award »
Monday February, 27 2017
Appel Osborne Landscape Architecture was thrilled to receive the ASLA Honor Award on February 3, 2017.
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AOLA Associate, Cory Jenner, Teaching AIA Course »
Monday November, 14 2016
AOLA Associate, Cory Jenner, will be teaching a course this week on storm water management for the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
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OCC Mawhinney Hall Boasts New Sustainable Site Improvements »
Tuesday November, 1 2016
Mawhinney Hall has been a part of the Onondaga Community Campus for forty years, and the site surrounding the building recently received some important renovations.
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AOLA Associate, Cory Jenner, Guest Lecture at SU »
Tuesday October, 4 2016
On Wednesday, October 5, Appel Osborne Associate, Cory Jenner, will visit Syracuse University to offer a guest lecture to an Engineering and Computer Science class specifically studying urban storm water…
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Williamsville CSD North H. S. Celebrates Ribbon Cutting »
Monday September, 19 2016
The Williamsville North Spartans were able to take the field on their new synthetic turf last Friday night, right on schedule.
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Baldwinsville CSD Celebrates Ribbon Cutting »
Monday September, 12 2016
Baldwinsville Central School District celebrated the Grand Re-Opening of Pelcher-Arcaro Stadium on Friday, September 9.
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On-Schedule Completion for Williamsville CSD North Field »
Tuesday August, 30 2016
Appel Osborne is grateful to receive thanks from Williamsville CSD this morning for a job well done.
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East Syracuse-Minoa CSD Celebrates "A Greener, Greater Grove" »
Thursday August, 25 2016
The faculty, staff, students, and community of East Syracuse-Minoa Central School District celebrated the ribbon cutting and rededication of Pine Grove Middle School on August 24.
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Project Manager, Bernie Martin, is now a Registered Landscape Architect »
Wednesday July, 13 2016
AOLA Project Manager, Bernie Martin, has received his license and is now a NYS Registered Landscape Architect (RLA).
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Official Elephant Grand Opening at Rosamond Gifford Zoo »
Wednesday July, 13 2016
Today is an exciting day for the Rosamond Gifford Zoo!  After breaking ground in December of 2015, the new elephant pool was officially opened to both the elephants and the…
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Capital Work Progressing at Baldwinsville CSD »
Tuesday July, 12 2016
Construction is right on schedule at Baldwinsville Central School District.
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Appel Osborne Celebrates Installation of 50th Synthetic Turf »
Thursday July, 7 2016
It’s official!  Appel Osborne has hit the big 5-0 in completed synthetic turf fields!  Our firm specializes in outdoor athletic facility design, including synthetic turfs, and we are so excited…
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AOLA is a Part of Syracuse Ball Parks Culture »
Tuesday July, 5 2016
Syracuse is home to many ball parks ranging from little league to college to professional sports.   An article published on Syracuse.
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Appel Osborne Landscape Architecture Mentioned in CNYBJ »
Tuesday June, 28 2016
This week’s edition of the Central New York Business Journal features a story about the new Catering at the Zoo Events Terrace at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.
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