Nominations being accepted for La Grande’s Fall Beautification Awards

LA GRANDE– (Release from the City of La Grande) The City of La Grande is excepting nominations for the fall beautification award. The La Grande Community Landscape and Forestry Commission recognizes efforts to improve the beauty of La Grande’s environment through outstanding landscape maintenance and design. Seasonal awards are given to residential and commercial properties that have been carefully landscaped and attract the viewer.  These landscapes must be seen from public access and can include one or more the following criteria: integrating colors and textures, appropriate use of hardscapes, good use of space, resource conservation, wildlife habitat, seasonal diversity, food production.  You may submit a nomination at this link: La Grande Beautification Awards . Or call the Urban Forestry Division at 541-663-1952. The nomination deadline for the Fall awards is October 1.