Beautification Committee Policy:

HAMBURG TOWNSHIP LIBRARY BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE – This committee and all volunteers will adhere to and conduct themselves in accordance with Library Policy and other directives set forth by the Library Board of Trustees.

MISSION: To enhance the Library’s planting beds (including the Serenity Garden) while providing resources to stimulate, educate and encourage recreation for all citizens in the community.

COMMITTEE: Chairperson, Assistant Chairperson, Secretary

OBJECTIVES:

• Provide an aesthetically pleasing horticultural environment surrounding the Library.
• To provide opportunity and encouragement for people of all ages to learn the horticultural environment.

·     Increase the public’s awareness and appreciation for the use of plants, preservation, and conservation through enrichment

    opportunities to demonstrate sound environmental practices.

ADMINISTRATION:

• Library Director has final approval of all plans to improve the gardens, including potential costs and fund raising ideas.
• Items purchased must be approved and accountable by Library management.
• Volunteers must sign a Township Liability waiver.
• No volunteer or committee member may plant or remove items without express permission of Library management.

COMMITTEE GOALS:

• Establish a plan for the planting beds (including the Serenity Garden) and maintain diagram layouts.
• Establish a budget for maintenance and ongoing up keep, which needs to be completed by February 1^st of each year.
• Establish low maintenance plantings, focus on perennials, non-evasive plants, earth-friendly fertilizers (subject to Township ordinances), and wetland area protection plantings.
• Research sources for donations, grants and other fund raising possibilities.
• Work with Livingston County Extension office for resources with Master Gardener volunteer program and horticultural information.