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ADOPT-A-GREEN-SPACE PROGRAM - ORONO
 
bulletThe Adopt-A-Green-Space program is a community effort organized to clean, beautify and protect our City's green space for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.  City parks, lakeshore commons, nature conservation areas, wetlands, beaches, dock areas, vacant lots, parking lots, areas along streets and boulevards, and other open spaces need regular care and attention. 
 
bulletWe can contribute by the cleanup of garbage and litter, planting flowers, shrubs or trees, or removing noxious weeds from these areas.  Groups and individuals who adopt these responsibilities for a particular green space will not only save precious tax dollars but will greatly enhance the appearance of our city, thereby boosting "Home Town Pride" and encouraging visitors to our community.
 

SUGGESTED IDEAS / RESPONSIBILITIES
 
Approved Activities
 
bulletClean up the area of garbage and litter;
bulletPlant flowers, shrubs and trees as approved;
bulletRemove noxious weeds by hand or cutting as designated.

City Responsibilities

bulletDesignate green spaces for adoption;
bulletFurnish recyclable trash bags;
bulletPick up garbage collected;
bulletAdvise the sponsor regarding management of the green space; and
bulletNotify the media and make other efforts to publicly acknowledge contribution.

Adopting Sponsor's Responsibilities

bulletClean up the green space periodically and deposit garbage at a site designated by the City;
bulletFurnish plants approved by the City;
bulletKeep plants properly watered, maintained and weeded;
bulletFurnish transportation for workers;
bulletProvide adult supervision for workers under 15 years of age;
bulletObserve every safety precaution to protect workers;
bulletObey all traffic and parking restrictions in the area they are working;
bulletProtect all monuments, signs and equipment;
bulletReturn unused material and supplies furnished by the City within one week;
bulletSign up for the program by filling out an agreement with the City.
bulletOne year commitment.
 

SUGGESTED GREEN SPACES TO BE ADOPTED
 
 Beaches
 
bulletCasco Point Swimming Beach
bulletLydiard Swimming Beach
bulletSandy Beach Swim Area
bulletSummit Park Swimming Beach

Lake Access

bulletCarman Street
bulletLoma Linda
bulletPark Lane
bulletStubbs Bay

Nature Preservation Areas

bulletFrench Creek Preserve
bulletHighwood Nature Trails
bulletLowry Woods
bulletMcCulley Road

Parks

bulletBederwood Park
bulletCasco Circle Park
bulletCasco Skating Rink
bulletCrystal Bay Playground
bulletHackberry Park *
bulletLivingston Tower Park
bulletNavarre Playground
bulletRoberta Lee Antoine Playground
bulletSeven Nations Park *

Public Grounds

bulletAny Neighborhood Street
bulletCity Grounds
bulletNavarre Parking Lot

School Recreational Areas

bulletOrono - Community Center
bulletOrono - High School
bulletOrono - Middle School
bulletOrono - Schumann Elementary

* Adopted

 

CONTACT INFORMATION
 
bulletThe Adopt-A-Green-Space Program is coordinated by the Orono Park Commission and Orono City Council.
 
 
bullet Don DeBaere
Phone
E-Mail


City Administrator
952-249-4600

 

RESIDENTS THAT HAVE ADOPTED-A-GREEN-SPACE
   
Current Year - 2005
 
bulletJulie Zimberly                     - Summit Beach
bulletEfforts include:  Maintaining Summit Beach

Previous Year(s) - 2003 - 2004
 

bulletBarbara Wulf                      -  Seven Nations Park                          
bulletEfforts include:  Installing landscaping, as well as persuading a local church to donate benches for the park. 
November 2003
 
bulletMary Mulvanny                  - Hackberry Park                                 
bulletEfforts include:  Maintaining Hackberry Park.
September 2003

Previous Year(s) - 1999 - 2000

bulletLarry Elsen                         -  Casco Swimming Beach                  
bulletEfforts include:  Maintaining Casco Swim Beach.
 
bulletRichard & Amelia Kroeger   - Bederwood Park & Stubbs Bay Access                  
bulletEfforts include: Maintaining Bederwood Park & Stubbs Bay Access.   
 
bulletJim Mulvanny                     - Hackberry Park & Summit Park
bulletEfforts include:  Maintaining Hackberry Park & Summit Park
 
bulletGale Landberg                     - Sandy Beach
bulletEfforts include:  Maintaining Sandy Beach
 
bullet James & Nancy Mittlestaedt - Navarre Park
bulletEfforts include:  Maintaining Navarre Park
 
bulletBruce & Lisa Skjeping          - Antoine Park
bulletEfforts include:  Maintaining Antoine Park

Previous Year(s) - 1998

bulletBruce & Lisa Skjerping - Antoine Park
bulletRichard & Amelia Kroeger - Bederwood Park, Stubbs Bay Road & Stubbs Bay Access
bulletLarry Elsen - Casco Swim Beach
bulletJim Mulvanny (Tamarack Club Seniors) - Hackberry Park & Summit Park
bulletJames & Nancy Mittlestaedt - Navarre Park
bulletGale Landberg - Sandy Beach      
  
 

Our deepest apologies if we have missed anyone, or have left any details out in recognizing our citizens.  Please let us know immediately and we will update this information.  Contact webmaster

We also realize many of you do your part on a daily basis to keep our community looking great, and we may never know who you are.  A heart filled "Thanks" goes out to all of you volunteers that just do the job and never get publicly recognized.

If you would like to have your name, group or organization appear on this page.  Get involved and Adopt-A-Green-Space, this is a nice way to get involved in your community and really make a difference!
 

Updated: 04/22/08

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