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Derek Lippert

Dec 1, 2019

Lessons learned

Industry pros shared some of the lessons they've learned.
Oct 15, 2015

Standing in the presence of greatness

Every now and then, all of us who run our businesses with a combination of passion and professionalism have very special and memorable moments.
Jul 15, 2015

Landscapers canoe river to raise funds

Derek Lippert CLP and JP Bartle of Quiet Nature in Ayr set out on a 275 km canoe trip to raise money for the Grand River Conservation Authority.
Mar 15, 2015

Quiet Nature duo ready for fourth annual canoe trek

Lippert and Bartle hope to increase awareness of watershed and the environmental issues facing the watershed, while highlighting the river’s tourism and social importance.
Jul 15, 2014

Landscapers assist river

Member raises money fro Grand River Conservation Authority.
Apr 15, 2013

Landscapers plan second canoe trip to help river

Derek Lippert CLP, owner of Quiet Nature of Ayr, is taking on the challenge of canoeing the entire length of the Grand River.
Quiet Nature’s Grand Adventure website has lots of information and the opportunity to pledge towards fund-raising canoe trip down the Grand River.
May 15, 2012

Landscaper’s canoe trip to aid river’s health

Derek Lippert CLP, owner of Quiet Nature of Ayr, agrees that it’s crazy to paddle a canoe 250 km down the Grand River during the industry’s busiest time of the year.
Jun 15, 2011

Landscaping firm in the news

Quiet Nature of Ayr was the subject of a feature article highlighting the use of battery-powered lawn mowers as well as hand tools.

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