Beautification and Litter Abatement

• 20,200 tree seedlings given away PLUS 2,000
  crape myrtle seedlings
• $235,000+ in area landscaping: Wolf Pen Amphitheater, Southwest Parkway, 2818 across from Hall of Fame, Harvey and East Bypass, Briarcrest, City Extension Office, area parks and schools
• $340,000 landscaping project (Spring 2000), Barbara's Byway on 2818
• 244 crape myrtles planted on Texas Avenue
• Memorial Trees Program culminating on Arbor Day
• Participate in Texas A&M's "Big Event"
• Promote all area adoption programs
• Brazos County declared "Crape Myrtle Capital of Texas" by the State Legislature in 1991
• Blanket the Brazos Wildflower Project

Public Awareness

• Residential Awards - four per year
• Institutional and Business Salutes Awards
• The Green Cardfor $25 and up members. Entitles you to a 10% discount at 13 area florists, nurseries and a car wash.
• 3 newsletters per year
• 40+ educational programs and events per year

Youth Education

• Free lending library and goodies for students and teachers
• Miller Youth Awards in May to honor area students
• Earth Week events at area schools and Texas A&M
• "Buy Recycled" boxes placed with librarians in all area schools

Waste Minimization and Recycling

• Promote all recycling efforts, including telephone books and Christmas trees in coordination with city, county and Texas A&M.