| Welcome.
"San Jose Beautiful was founded in 1986 by
the Mayor and
City Council to empower citizens to actively take part in making
San Jose a more beautiful place in which to live, work or visit."
Providing
A Direct Connection to You!
This web site is a
direct connection for those who want to find programs to
participate in or for those wanting more information on the following programs.
Monopoly in the Park
The largest outdoor Monopoly Board in the world! Get into the Game! Pass Go
to a unique promotional opportunity for sponsoring companies, organizations and
volunteers.
Earth Day San Jose
April
29, 2000, Arena Green, 11am-5pm- An Environmental Expo introducing innovative
technological solutions to preserve our planet for the new millennium. A
"hands-on" event which unites environmentalists, educators, corporate
representatives and the community for an afternoon of fun, music, food, prizes,
alternative energy vehicles and more!
Clean Campus Week
A competition held each Fall to determine the cleanest school campus in the City.
This program encourages anti-litter behavior and pride in one's school environment.
Daffodil Planting
Each Fall, 10,000 to 15,000 daffodil bulbs are planted with the help of hundreds
of volunteers in all ten San Jose City Council Districts - Come Join Us to Prepare for
Spring!
Beautification Grants
A program which provides funding to schools, non-profits or other neighborhood
organiziations who wish to improve visible public areas by landscaping or creating a theme
garden the community can take pride in and enjoy.
Home Improvement Awards
Nominate a business, neighbor or yourself for home and community improvements!
Categories include: Landscape, Structural, Historic, Commercial, and Group Effort.
Kids on the Block
The Kids on the Block Program on Vandalism Prevention has been developed to help
prevent children from participating in vandalism. This is an educational puppet show that
teaches children and adults about a variety of educational differences and social
concerns.
Volunteer Opportunites
We need your help. Come Volunteer! We need volunteers for all programs, including
the Steering Commitee which is the guiding force behind a city wide beautification and
environmental education program for the City of San Jose. |
