Springs in Bloom Planting Program

Who can participate?

• Open to all individuals and organizations in the Colorado Springs community, including but not limited to:
• Businesses
• Faith-Based Groups
• Individuals and families
• Neighborhood Associations
• Recreation Enthusiasts
• Youth Groups
• Schools (groups and teams)
• Scouts

Adopter Responsibilities

We ask that an adopting group or organization make a one-year commitment and visit the flowerbed twice a week to weed, deadhead, trim, replace plants where needed, and dispose of litter. Volunteers are also responsible for the following duties:

• Schedule a plant pick-up date.
• Plant flowers in accordance with the established flowerbed design.
• Coordinate planting date with PRCS Department to ensure the irrigation system is operating.
• Water the flowerbed thoroughly after planting. (If planting occurs on other than the designated watering day, an alternative source of water will need to be provided.)
• Track and return volunteer hours to PRCS Department.
• Ensure all volunteers working on the adoption have signed the Informed Consent & Code of Ethics paperwork and returned it to PRCS Department.
• Return all plastic pots to the City Greenhouse once the planting is completed.
   

Parks Recreation & Cultural Services (PRCS) Department Responsibilities

• Provide water for flower beds within PRCS utilities budget guidelines on a specified schedule.
• Repair or adjust the irrigation systems throughout the season.
• Remedy any safety hazards in the flowerbed area.