Help needed on America in Bloom project

2008-05-12T18:26:18Z

Greetings Regarding America in Bloom!

Thanks to each of you for your interest and support of our “America in Bloom” initiative: “Planting Pride in our Community”! As you know, we have entered this national beautification campaign and contest that promotes beautification and community involvement. Greendale has already been doing so many of the things that the judges look for because for 70 years Greendale has known what it takes to provide a quality of life experience for its residents. The founders and families who have lived here over the past 70 years have known what it takes: a village working together for its own overall betterment. Each of you has taken a step further in working for that overall betterment by stepping forward to be a part of this initiative. We thank you!

1) We have a list of committees for fine tuning our community for the judges’ visit on Wednesday/Thursday, June 25 and 26, 2008! This information was taken from initial meeting data….some of you may not want to work on more than one….please let us know what group you’d like to work with. Some of you are included (many of the school groups) because you have/or you will be putting together a program/clean-up opportunity to better our community…we want to acknowledge your commitment. You are also welcome to do more if you are interested!!! 2) Here’s a list of upcoming meetings in anticipation of our preparation for the judges’ visit to our community. We will be looking for updates as to what has been accomplished or what will be coming up that you and/or your organization are planning.

Wednesday               May 14, 2008            5:30-6:30 p.m.           Greendale Public Library

Thursday                   May 22, 2008            5:30-6:30 p.m.           Greendale Public Library

Thursday                   May 29, 2008            6:00-7:00 p.m.           District Office

Wednesday               June 4, 2008             6:00-7:00 p.m.           Greendale Public Library

Wednesday               June 11, 2008          6:00-7:30 p.m.           Greendale Public Library

Thursday                   June 19, 2008          5:30-6:30 p.m.           Greendale Public Library
            Please Note: Greendale Public Library Meetings will be held in Lower Level Community Room (enter through Health Department entrance off of Parking Street)-there is an elevator if you need access.

District Office Board Room – Park and Recreation Offices at 5900 S. 51^st Street.

3) We have a list of all the areas that have been identified as needing attention in our preparation. There are many areas that need debris pick up, weeding, painting, etc. If you and/or your organization would be so kind as to look over the list of projects that need to be done, and email or call us with what you are willing to commit to, we’d be most appreciative. We are confident that all will be accomplished with the strong community involvement…just let us know what area fits with your organization!

Pioneer Park Sign
Volleyball Court at CC
51^st and College
Dale Creek Parkway
Old Police Station
Highway 36 – garbage cleanup
Grass area across from Ray ‘n Dot’s

4) Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 25, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. we will be spinning old time records and have a live duo, Diamonds & Martinis, performing at the Gazebo. Bring your lawn chair/blanket and Ferch’s will have their ice cream wagon available to purchase a treat….let’s show those judges what a truly “quaint” community Greendale is!

5) Also, a reminder that this upcoming Saturday, May 17^th there are two projects occurring that could use support and work. The Greendale DPW is sponsoring the Dale Creek clean-up of the area behind the businesses on the east side of Broad Street (from Northway to Schoolway). If you can help pull weeds, clean the creek area, bring your gloves, rakes, etc. and meet at the Bridge between Ferch’s and Lotions and Potions between 9:00-11:00 a.m.

6) At the Municipal Parking Lot, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. we’ll have a “Free” Perennial Plant Exchange. You will find loving homes for those lilies, daisies, coneflowers, daffodils, tulips and other plants or bulbs needing to be thinned and perhaps you’ll find the one plant (or two) you’ve been looking for. Plants should be in a small pot or container, and each plant (or group of plants) should be clearly labeled with its common name written in dark ink. Bring your own plastic or paper bags to take your treasures home.

Again, we are grateful for your support and interest. We hope to see those who can make a meeting this Wednesday, May 14^th at 5:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the Greendale Public Library…if not this Wednesday, then one of the future dates. Feel free to contact either of us with your level of commitment, (if you’re unable to attend the meeting.)

Spring has sprung….and so are we ready to move our projects forward.

Mary Helen Block                                                                            Jackie SchweitzerGreendale Public Library                                                               Greendale Park and Recreation Dept.414.423.2136                                                                                    414.423.2790maryhelen.block@mcfls.org                                                          jackie.schweitzer@greendale.k12.wi.us

Greendale participates in America in Bloom

2008-04-20T01:08:39Z

This year Greendale will participate in "America in Bloom", a national beautification campaign and contest that promotes beautification and community involvement through the use of flowers, plants, trees and other environmental and lifestyle enhancements.

Greendale will compete against six other communities in the 10,001-15,000 population category. Judging for the competition will take place June 25th and 26th.

If you are proud of Greendale, celebrate and share its beauty with others through America in Bloom!

How Can I Help?

Spruce up your own property (plant flowers, prune trees/bushes, manicure yard)
Help beautify public areas, parks and green space
To learn more about America in Bloom and how you can help, contact the Greendale Park and Recreation Department at 414-423-2790.
Check this blog often to keep updated on America in Bloom coming events

America in Bloom Coming Events

Saturday, May 17th - Perennial Plant Exchange at Municipal Parking Lot 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, June 25th - Night of Nostalgia at Greendale Gazebo Park 7:00-8:30 p.m.