Tree Award
The Virginia Beach Beautification Commission Tree Award is given to the club(s) planting the most trees within the current year
on public property, i.e. streets/roadways, schools, churches, parks, hospitals, nursing homes.
Requirements
- Minimum height-6 feet.
- Installation must be approved by landscape services.
- Documentation must be submitted in a binder.
AWARD: First - $50.00; Second - $30.00; Third - $20.00
(Monetary Award by Virginia Beach Beautification Commission)
Rain Garden Award
Rain Gardens are an excellent way to control storm water runoff, contribute to improving water quality in our rivers and
streams and beautify your property. The Virginia Department of Forestry website and the Lynnhaven River NOW website both
provide guidance in the construction and planting of a rain garden.
Requirements
- Projects should use native plants as much as possible.
- Please submit color photographs (before and after) and a brief report describing the project and listing the street address
of the project, the number of people involved and the hours involved.
AWARD: First - $10.00; Second - $5.00
(Monetary Award by Lynnhaven River NOW)
Buffer Restoration Project Award
Buffer restoration is a fun way to help protect the area's waterways from pollution and erosion. By converting lawn to
landscape beds, and planting salt tolerant shrubs, trees, perennials and ground covers along the water's edge, you can help filter
pollutants and sediments from storm runoff and provide habitat and food for wildlife. For further information see the
Lynnhaven River NOW website or the website of the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay/Publications.
Requirements
- Projects should use native plants as much as possible.
- Please submit color photographs (before and after) and a brief report describing the project and listing the street address
of the project, the number of people involved and the hours involved.
AWARD: First - $10.00; Second - $5.00
(Monetary Award by Lynnhaven River NOW)
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