LYNNWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT
19321 44th Ave W
Lynnwood WA 98036
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lynnwood Spruces up Public Garden Spaces with Help from Community Volunteers
 New planting blooms near a Lynnwood city entrance provided by the Lynnwood Police Explorers Post.
LYNNWOOD, WA
(October 6, 2014) – The City of
Lynnwood is teaming up with eager citizens for an opportunity to contribute
time and energy to the beautification of our public spaces. The new Adopt-a-Garden program, initiated by
the Community Health and Safety Section of the Lynnwood Police Department in
coordination with the Parks Department, was created in response to citizen requests
for manageable and meaningful volunteer activities within the city.
During the
economic down turn, many cities, including Lynnwood, were faced with drastic
budget cuts. Lynnwood eliminated the
floral plantings at the entrances to the city, Civic Center and our many
parks. This program acts as a bridge to
engage the public in the revitalization of public areas and promotes civic
engagement.
Volunteer
groups may be corporate/commercial, volunteer organizations or community
groups. Those who Adopt-a-Garden are
responsible for purchasing, planting, and maintenance of the garden plot. There
are two plantings per year. Plant choices and planting sessions are conducted
under the supervision of Parks Maintenance, who installed irrigation at each
site.
In
recognition for the sponsoring volunteer’s commitment, a sponsor name plaque
is mounted under each Adopt-a-Garden sign posted at each location.
If your
group is interested in sponsoring one of the public garden plots, please contact
the Community Health and Safety Section of the Lynnwood Police Department at
425-670-5635.
Contact:
Lisa Wellington, Community Health and
Safety/ Crime Prevention
lwellington@ci.lynnwood.wa.us
425-670-5635
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