Eligibility

Any civic-minded organization, such as garden clubs, church groups, scout groups, student clubs, neighborhood associations, businesses, corporations, families, etc., can adopt portions of Athens.

Responsibilities

Working with Athens-Clarke County staff, you will develop a layout or maintenance plan for the area of interest. The adopting organization will provide for plant installments and/or maintenance services as agreed upon in the application. You can choose to improve an area by planting trees and flowers or you can choose to maintain an area by mowing and picking up litter. It’s all up to you. The scope of service (minimum of two years) will depend on the group’s interest and time availability.

Spaces to Adopt

You can adopt local public spaces that you would like to beautify, improve, or maintain. Locations and participant applications are subject to government approval. Potential sites to adopt include roadsides (Adopt-A-Highway), medians, bus stops (Adopt-A-Stop), neighborhood green spaces, trails or greenways, park areas (Adopt-A-Park), or government facilities.

Benefits

Groups and organizations can receive satisfaction by being part of a program that truly makes a difference in the community. Adoptees have the option of placing an Adopt Athens sign at the site that acknowledges the group’s contribution and commitment to the program.