Adopt A Flowerbed Program
ADOPT-A-FLOWERBED PROGRAM
The City of Leslie encourages public involvement in the enhancement of community parks and facilities. The Adopt-a-Flowerbed program is a volunteer-based activity where area volunteer groups "adopt" and maintain designated flowerbeds in Parker.
Program Guidelines
- The flowerbed or planter should be adopted for one complete growing season (tentatively May through September)
- Adopters may either be an individual or a group, however groups must identify one person to be the contact with the City of Leslie DDA liaison
- Planting is restricted to only those areas identified by Parks and Recreation as Adopt-a-Flowerbed locations
- Sign up is on a first come, first served basis
Volunteer Responsibilities
- Remove and dispose of litter and weeds
- Provide own hand tools for area maintenance
- Notify City liaison of problems or concerns
- Visit the site frequently to ensure good health of plant material (suggested bi-weekly)
- If applicable, maintain adequate signage of plant or display boards
- Plant and move plants approved by the City of Leslie DDA liaison
City of Leslie Responsibilities
- Monitor and adjust water requirements
- Provides and spreads mulch to flowerbeds.
- Acknowledge the adoption through signage placed by the flowerbed or planter and/or provide signage of dedication if the adopter so desires
- If at any time the City liaison deems the flowerbed or planter to be unsightly, contact will be made with the individual adopter or adopter team lead
- If identified issues are not corrected within five business days, the City will take over the maintenance of the bed and may offer the bed to another group or individual
- Winter\spring preparation of beds
Get Involved
View available flowerbeds and complete both the Adopt-a-Flowerbed Program Application (PDF) and Release of Liability Agreement (PDF). If you would like additional information, please contact Chelsea Cox-Duhaime at clerk@cityofleslie.org or call 517.589.8236