Volunteers who may adopt the planters include businesses, individuals, families, civic groups, churches and other groups. Sponsors agree to buy, plant, and maintain the adopted planter over a 12 month period.
The City will water the planters.
LINK TO ADOPT-A-PLANTER AGREEMENT FORM
Program Guideline
- The flowerbed and/or planter should be adopted for a 12 month period.
- Adopters may be an individual or group. However, groups must identify y a single point of contact to work directly with City staff.
- Planting is restricted to only those areas assigned to the applicant or group.
- Plants selected must be appropriate to our climate
Volunteer Responsibilities
- Remove and dispose of litter and weeds.
- Notify City staff of hazardous conditions, problems, or concerns.
- Visit the site frequently to ensure a clean and healthy environment.
- Plant new and replace dead plants, as necessary.
- Winter/Spring preparation of planters and flower beds
City Responsibilities
- Monitor and adjust water requirements.
- Provide signage to acknowledge adoption if the adopter so desires.
- Contact the adopter or point of contact in the event City staff deems the planter to be neglected or unsightly.
Additional Guidelines
The Adopt-A-Planter application and agreement shall contain the names of any individuals who would assist the planter sponsor in maintenance and planting activities during the 12 month commitment. The planter sponsor must supply City staff with updated information should changes in contact information or volunteers occur. The adopter or adopting group is responsible for the safety and well-being of volunteers at all times.
