Adopt-A-Sites

The Adopt-A-Site program is a beautification project that involves volunteers who plant and maintain public lands in Akron on an ongoing basis. KAB assists by advising groups on site choice and landscape plans, first year site preparation, wholesale purchase of plant materials and free hydrant connections for watering. KAB provides bags for cleanups and trash removal at season's end and gives instructions for proper planting and maintenance techniques during the spring clinic. If you are interested in starting an Adopt-A-Site in your neighborhood, call KAB early in the year to discuss your ideas. We will be delighted to welcome your volunteer group into the program!

 

Our Flowerscape Director, Polly Kaczmarek, helps to coordinate over 55 Adopt-A-Sites in all ten wards of the city. This gardening program oversees and guides the volunteers who beautify neighborhood sites on public land. Neighborhood sites must meet and follow basic criteria before becoming Adopt-A-Sites, such as they must have water accessibiltiy. This year KAB has has 3 new sites joining our neighborhood and civic groups, schools and metropolitan housing authority sponsored locations. Each year in April, the agency hosts a training workshop clinic so the Flowerscape Director can show new community volunteers how to maintain their annual beds for 4 months via a PowerPoint show . All volunteers are welcome to attend.This year, the Adopt-A-Site clinic will be held on April 7,  7:00 p.m., at the Mason Community Center. Flowerscape Director, Polly Kaczmarek, will give a presentation on growing tips and how to make your AAS bloom with color

 

 If you or a group of your neighbors are interested in volunteering to create a beautification site in your neighborhood, call us to get the details! Ask to speak with Melissa Adams, Program Manager. 330-375-2116.

 

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