Just as we understand it takes many trees to make up a forest, we recognize our need for partnership. Our partners are diverse and far reaching. We work with government bodies, private corporations, local schools, city residents, and civic organizations to grow a stronger more beautiful city. In each instance, our goal is to creatively connect people with the broad world of public horticulture.  There is something for everyone. Whether you are interested in volunteering for a bulb planting in one of Wilmington’s parks, or taking a less hands on role by sponsoring a planting, we can help you to become a part of the exciting greening work going on throughout our city. 

Wilmington Beautification Commission

As part of its commitment to partnership TheDCH is a charter member of the Wilmington Beautification Commission, formed through official legislation in 2004 by the Mayor and City Council.

The Commission focuses on the advancement of the environmental, economic, and social well-being of the communities of Wilmington and envisions:

• a city whose inhabitants understand that the role played by parks and open space goes beyond beauty and amenity, that natural areas for active and passive recreation close to home are essential to healthy urban living;
• a city of residents, businesses and government working collaboratively to ensure that public plazas, parks, open space, greenways and tree-lined streets contribute toward the quality of the city they share; and
• a city whose policies and actions reflect the value placed on environmental, economic, and social benefits of a beautiful, clean, green, safe and healthy city.

The Commission is currently meeting on a regular basis working on various activities including the development of an organizing principles campaign and a prioritized list of capital improvements projects for Wilmington Parks.

For more information or to provide input from your community contact: Gary Schwetz, Director of Programs or Pam Sapko, Executive Director