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<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">The sustainable landscaping initiative </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://midwestgrowsgreen.org/" target="_blank" title="https://midwestgrowsgreen.org/"><span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Midwest
Grows Green</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"> (MGG) is thrilled to offer a super fun, indoor activity for you and your pooch this Sunday, February 20<sup>th</sup>!</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">This inaugural <a href="https://midwestgrowsgreen.org/hounds-grounds/" target="_blank" title="https://midwestgrowsgreen.org/hounds-grounds/">Hounds & Grounds</a>
fundraiser hosted at </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://pw336.infusionsoft.com/app/email/broadcast/~Link-28658~" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Canine Therapy Corps</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">
in Chicago will feature an introductory dog agility experience with </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://pw336.infusionsoft.com/app/email/broadcast/~Link-28656~" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Hawk
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<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Additionally, MGG &
<a href="https://www.whygoodnature.com/">Good Nature Organic Lawn Care</a> provide expert insights and tips for attendees to keep their dogs safe from synthetic lawn pesticides and fertilizers.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Each dog parent will go home with toys and treats thanks to generous donations from </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.petsmart.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">PetSmart</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">, <a href="https://jiminys.com/" target="_blank">Jiminy’s</a> and </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.ruffhauspets.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Ruff
Haus Pets</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">!</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">We will, also, provide each attendee with freshly brewed </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.darkmattercoffee.com/" target="_blank" title="https://www.darkmattercoffee.com/"><span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Dark
Matter Coffee</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">, </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://athleticbrewing.com/" target="_blank" title="https://athleticbrewing.com/"><span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Athletic
Brewing Co non-alcoholic brews</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"> and more food. </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Proceeds support MGG’s efforts to help park and school districts reduce their pesticide use. A portion of proceeds will also go to support
</span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://pw336.infusionsoft.com/app/email/broadcast/~Link-28652~" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">The Pet Fund</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">,
a nonprofit that helps those in need with their vet bills. </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white">Register at </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://pw336.infusionsoft.com/app/email/broadcast/~Link-28650~" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white">bit.ly/HoundsGrounds22</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white">. </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white">We hope to see you there!</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Thank you and please let me know of any questions!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Leah McSherry<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/B1p4Tv7iyWGJJope6"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#0563C1">211 S Paterson St., Suite 380</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#0563C1"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/B1p4Tv7iyWGJJope6"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#0563C1">Madison, WI 53703</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.ipminstitute.org/"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#0563C1">www.ipminstitute.org</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
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<p><span style="color:black">Help </span><a href="https://midwestgrowsgreen.org/" title="https://midwestgrowsgreen.org/">Midwest Grows Green</a><span style="color:black"> make every Midwest greenspace organic by 2030 by donating at
</span><a href="https://ipminstitute.org/projects/midwest-grows-green/midwest-grows-green-donation-page/" title="https://ipminstitute.org/projects/midwest-grows-green/midwest-grows-green-donation-page/">bit.ly/MGGdonation</a><span style="color:black">. Thank
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