Big Ideas Learning Wins Civic Beautification Award for Large Garden

Erie, Pa – (October 16, 2024) – Big Ideas Learning has been awarded the Civic Beautification Award for Large Garden by the Erie County Council of Garden Clubs. The award was presented during the Council’s annual fall meeting held at Nick’s Place in Erie. This recognition highlights the company’s dedication to enhancing the community through well-maintained and thoughtfully designed landscapes.

The Erie County Council of Garden Clubs evaluates entries from businesses across the county each year. Photos and site visits are reviewed, and gardens are assessed based on their design, use of plant materials, and overall maintenance. Big Ideas Learning’s large garden, which was designed by Kathleen Williams and Claude Allinger at Big Ideas Learning in collaboration with Dahlkemper Landscaping, was praised for its vibrant array of perennials and shrubs, offering colorful blooms and foliage throughout three seasons.

“At Big Ideas Learning, we take pride in fostering a sense of belonging not only within our company but also in the communities we serve,” said Matthew Totzke, CEO. “This award reflects our commitment to creating welcoming spaces that benefit our employees, visitors, and neighbors alike.”

The Civic Beautification Award is presented annually to businesses that demonstrate excellence in landscaping across three categories: large garden, medium garden, and small garden. Big Ideas Learning was honored in the large garden category alongside other local businesses that have contributed to beautifying the Erie community.

About Big Ideas Learning

Big Ideas Learning, founded in 2008 by Dr. Ron Larson—an award-winning and influential math textbook author—has been at the forefront of educational publishing. With over 35 million copies of Larson’s titles sold in the U.S., his impact on math education is profound. Building on Dr. Larson’s legacy, which began with his first edition of Calculus in 1978, Big Ideas Learning publishes rigorous, relevant, and conceptually rich K-Higher Ed mathematics programs. Our vision is to shape a future where education transcends boundaries, where curiosity is nurtured, and individuals are inspired to dig deeper.