Geneva group seeks downtown gardeners

The Geneva Beautification Committee is in full swing making plans for filling the downtown gardens with blooming flowers. They have also put out a call for help and are recruiting gardeners of all ages to join in the garden preparation and first planting of the season.

New volunteers should report to the corner of South Third and James Street, in front of the Geneva Post Office at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 10. They will be given a garden location that could use their help. Volunteers who have already been assigned to a garden can report directly to their garden and begin planting the flowers that have been delivered to their area.

Volunteers are asked to bring pruning shears, rakes, brooms, shovels and trowels. Since the flowers enjoy a slight sprinkling of showers, the planting will continue unless there is a thunderstorm. If rain delays the planting, the rain date is Sunday, April 11 beginning at 12:30 p.m. Anyone interested in helping is welcome. All assistance is appreciated.

Entirely a volunteer effort, the Geneva Beautification Committee consists of individuals, families, organizations and businesses that adopt, plant and maintain gardens in Geneva's business district. Students looking for community service hours can volunteer and receive credit. For information on how to join, visit PlantGeneva.org or call Dorothy Flanagan at (630) 208-0279 (evenings) or Sherri Weitl at (630) 232-7494 (daytime).