Community

Beautification Week - May 15-22, 2010

Beautification Week Flyer
Bird, Bat and Butterfly House Contest Flyer

May 15 Plant-a-Perennial Day	Residents are encouraged to plant a perennial on their own property & even with a friend or neighbor!
May 16 Adopt-a-Spot Day	Show your community pride and come together with family & friends to Adopt-A-Spot! A flyer detailing this community service project can be obtained at the Parks & Recreation Department. Adopt-A-Spot Flyer
May 17 Garden Vegetable Day	In your garden, plant a vegetable of your choice today and in months to come you’ll be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor!
May 18 Compost Day	Pledge to gather your “green waste” (grass clippings, leaves, tree branches, etc.) in a compost pile for decomposition to be reused as fertilizer for your plants! Compost can be made even simpler by collecting your old coffee grounds for use as nourishment in your garden!
May 19 Get-A-Tree Day	Stop by the Chesterfield Township Offices from 2-4PM today and Beautification Committee members will be passing out seedlings for you to take home and grow on your own! Seedlings are available courtesy of the Chesterfield Township Beautification Committee.
Bird, Bat, and Butterfly House Contest Entries Due	Those of you have spent time this winter building your own Bird, Bat or Butterfly House are invited to enter it into the contest. Prizes will be awarded and the first place winner will receive a $50 gift certificate. Should you choose to donate your creation the Beautification Committee will have your house proudly displayed at one of our Township parks! Bird, Bat and Butterfly House Contest Flyer
May 20 Recycling Awareness Day	Recycling is better for the environment and makes the world a better place for us! Make it a point today to learn about recycling efforts within your community. Visit www.macombcountymi.gov/publichealth for information or call you waste removal company to learn more about how you as a homeowner can make a difference!
May 21 Yard Waste Day	Beautification Committee members want to encourage you to spend the day cleaning-up your land! Use this day to rid your property of yard waste through mowing, raking & trimming your shrubs/lawn.
May 22 Plant-a-Tree Day	Wrap-up Beautification Week 2010 by planting a tree of your choice or planting your seedling. Trees make good barriers, provide a peaceful & relaxing setting, harbor wildlife, improve air quality, provide shade and much, much, more! Planting the right type of tree in a suitable area can provide long-lasting benefits to both you and your neighbors!