Volunteer group · Marengo, Illinois
Making Marengo beautiful.
We're the volunteer crew that plants the flowers, picks up the litter, and looks after the parks, trails, and streets of our town.
An hour here and there is plenty — come when you can, and bring a friend.
Earth Week 2026 is a wrap!
Nearly 200 volunteers covered every street in Marengo. Read our letter to the community →
What we do
Small crews, visible results
Cleanups
Trash pickup events along roads, trails, and parks throughout the year.
Planting days
Flowers, trees, and native plantings to keep Marengo green and thriving.
Community pride
Seasonal beautification projects that bring neighbors together.
Field notes
What we've been up to
Spring Has Us Busy
From the annual cemetery cleanup to flower baskets built by MCHS welding students — a look at what Beautify Marengo volunteers have been up to around Marengo this spring.
See photos and full recap →From the group
Latest news
Locust 3rd Graders Did Their Part to Beautify Marengo
Locust Elementary 3rd graders studied Illinois native plants, then each painted a favorite on a tile. The finished sign is now standing in the municipal parking lot downtown.
MCHS Students Help Bring Beautification Project to Life
A yearlong partnership between MCHS Career & Technical Education students and Beautify Marengo volunteers has added six planter boxes and 20 hanging baskets to downtown Marengo — and put a spotlight on one of the top CTE programs in the county.
Celebrate Earth Day & Arbor Day with Us — April 19–26
We're planning a citywide cleanup, tree plantings, and more during Earth Day week. All ideas and volunteers welcome!
Join in
Start here
Show up to an event
Cleanups, plantings, and community projects throughout the year — find one that fits your schedule.
See eventsSee Earth Week in photos
We cleaned up the whole city — one neighborhood at a time. Check out photos from the week.
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