Call for Beautification Committee Volunteers!

Mar 23, 2026 | UDCA Board Updates

UDCA Beautification Committee 2026 needs volunteers Spring through Fall

People of all ages and experience levels are welcome. You don’t need a “Green Thumb” to help out, but if you have skills and knowledge to share, great!

Details below; please contact the Co-Chairs to let us know what you would like to do.
Danielle Bluford blufordd@gmail.com
Dinah Dittman dinahdittman@outlook.com

Seasonal commitment:
Maintain and water UDCA planter containers and beds on your own, or with others, mid-April through mid-October.

Done-in-a-day events:
April 18 – Belden Santa Maria Park Clean Up 1pm-4pm
May 9 – Motor City Makeover 9am – 12pm & 12pm – 3pm
August – TBD Palmer Park Prep Time TBD
September 10 – Spiff Up for Home Tour On Your Schedule
November 1 – Belden Santa Maria Park Clean Up 1pm-4pm

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