ABOUT OUR COMMISSION

The Wyandotte Beautification Commission is primarily responsible for landscaping downtown and throughout our beautiful city.   

The Commission also maintains the Wyandotte Community Garden, which is available for rent by individuals and organizations.

We are an all-volunteer organization and our volunteers assist in planting at our Dig Ins twice a year, as well as our monthly Community Garden Work Days. 

Volunteering is open to all people who live, work and appreciate the City of Wyandotte.  Our Annual Beautification Awards honor residents and businesses that maintain beautiful properties throughout our city.

 If you are interested in volunteering or finding out more about us, please contact us!

2008 Planting Dates

Our 2008 planting dates are as follows: April 19th - Community Garden Work Day May 17th - Annual Downtown Dig In June 21st - Community Garden Work Day

July 19th - Community Garden Work Day August 16th - Community Garden Work Day September 20th - Community Garden Work Day October 18th - Annual Downtown Bulb Dig In

Community Garden Work Days

To participate in our Community Garden Work Day, please meet at the Community Garden at 9:00 a.m. on the above dates.   The Community Garden is located on Eureka between 3rd and 4th Streets next to Mac's Market.  PLEASE NOTE:  Community Garden Parking is located adjacent to the alley, behind the garden.  If you park in the Mac's Market parking lot, your car will be ticketed.  Please bring your trowels, shovels, kneelers & gloves.  Families, groups & organizations are all welcome.  Individuals and organizations are invited to rent a plot at the Community Garden.  Rental is FREE for first time participants.  The fee is $10.00 per year, with a $10.00 deposit to be refunded at the end of the growing season.

•  COMMUNITY GARDEN RENTAL AGREEMENT    Must be received before plot will be assigned.

Annual Dig In Days

The Beautification Commission meets on the third Saturday of every month from April through October.  To participate in one of our Dig Ins, please meet at the Fountain at 9:00 a.m. on the above listed dates.  The Fountain is located on the Southwest corner of Eureka & Biddle.  Please bring your trowels, shovels, kneelers & gloves.  Families, groups & organizations are all welcome.     •  2007 Dig / Work Days Photo Gallery

Annual Home & Garden Tour

The Beautification Commission, in conjunction with the Historic Commission sponsors the Annual Home & Garden Tour.  The Tour is held in July and highlights distinctive homes and gardens throughout the city.  If you would like to showcase your home or garden in this event, or would like information about attending or being a host for the event, you may contact us. We are currently seeking participants for the 2008 Home & Garden Tour!  The tour is scheduled for Saturday July 19th, 2008.  Please contact the Beautification Commission or the Wyandotte Museum if you are interested in participating in this event. •  2007 Garden Walk Photo Gallery

2008 Annual
Beautification Awards

ATTN: Now Accepting Applications

BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS FORM  
Must be received by September 5th. of current year. 
(We do accept nominations throughout the year.)
 

2007 Results Gallery
 

2007 Holiday Window Display Awards

The City of Wyandotte Beautification Commission presented the 2007 Holiday Window Display Award Contest!  The contest was open to all Businesses located in the City of Wyandotte.   Windows were judged based on the following criteria: originality, creativity and capturing the spirit of the season. 

2007 Holiday Window Display Award Winners:
 

FIRST PLACE:	Biddle Avenue Florist		[ PIC ]
SECOND PLACE:	Sandy's Shoppe		[ PIC ]
THIRD PLACE:	Owl's Corner		[ PIC ]
HONORABLE MENTIONS: La Ladybug & BASF Corp.

Purple Heart Memorial Garden

Local Veterans Organizations, in conjunction with the Wyandotte Cultural /Historical and Beautification Commissions, is working to restore the Purple Heart Statue located at the intersection of Biddle Avenue and Superior Boulevard, in Wyandotte, Michigan. Due to the continuing deterioration of the statue over the past several decades, we ask for your help in saving this treasured monument dedicated to the memory of our brave wounded soldiers.

Originally dedicated by Michigan Governor Harry Kelly in 1943 during the Second World War, the statue was designed and sculpted by Isadore DeBiasi of River Rouge. The statue features the poignant image of a US soldier caring for his wounded brother in arms, the monument was cast in limestone to stand as a testament to the sacrifice of Michigan servicemen and women. Wyandotte has the distinguished honor of being the first city in the country to which the National Military Order of the Purple Heart commissioned and donated a monument of this type.

The Purple Heart Statue will be carefully removed from its marble base, and professionally cast in bronze, restoring its faded features and ensuring the future appreciation of generations. Flanking the statue will be the Walk of Honor, consisting of engraved memorial bricks. Bricks will be available for purchase by those who wish to celebrate accomplishments or in the memory of a loved one. Gracefully standing watch behind the statue, a permanent honor guard of flags representing the five branches of service as well as the POW and MIA, will partially encircle the restored statue. Integrated seating will provide a unique space for the public to relax and appreciate this noble historic treasure.

To donate or order an engraved brick, Please download & print donation form and mail it to: Purple Heart Memorial Garden, 2610 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte, MI 48192. "CLICK HERE" for Application!     "Up-Dated"

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Commission Member Directory
Commission members are appointed by the council, under recommendation by the Mayor

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