Our Mission
The Beautification Committee aspires to enhance the scenic environment of the Village of Brookfield through community involvement and raising environmental awareness. The Committee will strive to encourage a sense of responsibility in Brookfield residents to facilitate the creation of a cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing community.
Upcoming Events
Project N.I.C.E. (Neighbors Involved in a Clean Environment)
It's Good to Be N.I.C.E.
Please join us to help beautify Brookfield at our spring clean up event -- Project N.I.C.E. The Beautification Committee will also be hosting a short celebration in Kiwanis Park immediately following the event including music, a photo opportunity and refreshments. Please download and share our Project N.I.C.E. flyer.
WHEN
Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 8:30a.m. to 12:00p.m.
WHERE
Meet in Village Hall at 8820 Brookfield Avenue in Brookfield
VOLUNTEERS WILL:
Receive t-shirts, work gloves and bags for cleanup
Plant, mulch, rake, pick up trash, cut back perennials or pull weeds
If possible, bring tools (rakes, shovels, clippers, wheelbarrows) that are clearly labeled with owners name and address
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Register the day of the event in Village Hall or
Download the Project N.I.C.E. Registration Form and waiver(s) below
Early registration is encouraged for groups
Click Here for More Details!
Project NICE, Release and Hold Harmless Agreement (Adults) (PDF)
Project NICE, Release and Hold Harmless Agreement (Minors) (PDF)
Project NICE, Release and Hold Harmless Agreement (Organizations) (PDF)
*If submitting the organization waiver, a certificate of insurance must also be included.
CONTACT US
If you need help registering please contact the Beautification Committee at brookfieldbeautification@brookfieldil.gov.
News and Updates
GOVERNOR'S HOME TOWN AWARD Brookfield received the Governor's Home Town Award (GHTA) for our Project N.I.C.E. 2008 day of service!
Community projects from calendar year 2008 were eligible for the competition. The Brookfield Beautification Committee submitted an in depth application for the award last spring. Brookfield was selected as a finalist based on this application. Two judges selected by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity then visited us on Wednesday, August 5 for a one hour, on-site community project presentation. Village representatives traveled to Springfield on October 29th to receive the award and brought home a Governor's Home Town Award plaque and road sign to proudly display in Kiwanis Park at the entrance to Village Hall.
Thanks to the entire community who supported this event, especially our 300+ volunteers who came out to make a difference for Project N.I.C.E. 2008!
Village Beautification Projects
ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY
The Beautification Committee has been approved through IDOT to be part of the Adopt-A-Highway program. The Beautification Committee is scheduled for eight clean up days over the next two years beginning in May 2009. Committee members will clean up trash along Ogden Avenue from Custer to Eberly. IDOT has placed Adopt-A-Highway signs along Ogden Avenue– check them out!
ADOPT-A-SPOT
The Brookfield Adopt-A-Spot program provides individuals, families, organizations and businesses with the opportunity to volunteer to adopt a designated area of the Village for a one-year period. Volunteers help pick up litter and pull weeds from flowerbeds in parks, landscaped traffic islands, historical markers and other public spaces. See list of spots, application and waivers below.
Adopt-A-Spot Service Opportunities: Are you part of a group that is looking for service opportunities but can only commit one or two days per year? Does your company require service hours from you each year? Give us a call and we will help you organize a day of service at one or more of our sites.
Brookfield Adopt-A-Spot Program Details and Areas Available for Adoption (PDF)
Adopt-A-Spot Application (PDF)
Adopt-A-Spot Waiver, Release and Hold Harmless Agreement (Adults) (PDF)
Adopt-A-Spot Waiver, Release and Hold Harmless Agreement (Minors) (PDF)
Adopt-A-Spot Waiver, Release and Hold Harmless Agreement (Organizations) (PDF)
Adopt-A-Spot Special Requests
Adopt-A-Spot Special Request Application (PDF)
Adopt-A-Spot Special Request Proposal(PDF)
Pick-Up and Issue Reporting (PDF's are attached)
Adopt-A-Spot Pick-Up Log (PDF)
Adopt-A-Spot Issue Report (PDF)
View the 2010 Adopt-A-Spot Kickoff Meeting Presentation (PDF) from March 20, 2010 at Village Hall.
View the 2009 Adopt-A-Spot Kickoff Meeting Presentation (Powerpoint Presentation) from March 21, 2009 at Hollywood Community House.
Garden Contest
Enter your garden in the third annual village-wide Garden Contest. The contest is designed to give residents an opportunity to show off their gardens while helping to make Brookfield a more beautiful place to live.
Congratulations to our 2010 winners!
1st Place - Susan Diederich
2nd Place - Eleanor and Joe Byrne
3rd Place - Mary Mitchell
Congratulations to our 2009 winners!
1st Place - Robert and Peggy Evans
2nd Place - Luanne Madonna
3rd Place - Rebecca Rosak
Congratulations to our 2008 winners!
1st Place - Gloria Gurga
2nd Place - Doug and Rachel Hoogstra
3rd Place - Ronald Mangus
Thanks to all who entered the contest this year and help make our community more beautiful through the care and design of their gardens.
Garden Contest Registration Form
Perennial Plant Swap
WHAT
Free plant exchange! Residents are encouraged to bring perennials to this popular yearly plant exchange. Pots and gardening tools are also accepted.
HOW IT WORKS
Give a plant, take a plant. Bring three plants, take three plants. It's a fast moving, fun event and a great way to meet other gardeners from beginners to masters. This is a much anticipated event so come early!
WHEN
Saturday, June 11, 2011
7:30-8:00am - Plant drop off, social time and viewing
8:30am - Time to swap!
WHERE
West lawn of Brookfield Village Hall at 8820 Brookfield Avenue
Who We Are
The Beautification Committee consists of nine appointed volunteer members and two Village liaison members.
Members of the committee include:
Carla Close-Prosen
Ryan Evans (Chairperson)
Nicole Gilhooley
Jane Huber
Julie Janetopoulos
Carol McBride-Leslie
Pam Powers
Kelly Schoeff
Sue Wagoner
Cathy Edwards (Trustee Liaison)
Al Kitzer (Department of Public Works Liaison)
Meetings
Meetings are held monthly on the second Tuesday of the month, at 7:00PM in Village Hall, last approximately 1.5 – 2 hours and are open to the public.
Approved meeting minutes for 2008 are available for download here:
December 2008 (No meeting)
November 11, 2008
October 14, 2008
September 9, 2008
August 12, 2008
July 8, 2008
June 10, 2008
May 13, 2008
April 8, 2008
March 11, 2008
February 12, 2008
January 2008 (no meeting)