growing GREEN Month

celebrate with Us in April!

Nature. Connect. Beautify.

Be part of a greener Sumter, whether planting a seed, picking up litter, or simply taking a walk on one of our beautiful trails.

Growing a Greener, Healthier Sumter

Our mission goes beyond beautifying landscapes, it’s about inspiring a deeper connection with nature and each other.
 

April in Sumter is filled with GREEN opportunities to grow, connect, and beautify

• GREEN Awareness Initiatives

• GREEN Beautification Week

• GREEN Planting & Gardening Week

• GREEN Litter Week

• GREEN Trails & Nature Week

These weeks offer education, wellness activities, gardening projects, partnerships, and ways for all ages to become more aware about growing Sumter GREEN! 

National Causes Celebrated in April

Growing GREEN Awareness Month aligns with national movements that echo Sumter’s commitment to health, beauty, and sustainability:

• National Garden Month
• Keep America Beautiful Month
• National Walking Day – April 1
• National Public Health Week – April 6–12
• World Health Day – April 7
• Tire Buy-Back Event – April 11
• National Gardening Day – April 14
• Community Litter Pick-Up – April 18
• Earth Day – April 22

Together, these observances create a month-long celebration of nature, wellness, education, and community action.

Growing Resilience & Community Pride

Gardens and green initiatives across Sumter:

• Strengthen community resilience
• Help cool our city
• Support pollinators
• Educate our youth
• Inspire outdoor activity
• Add beauty that uplifts us all

When we grow green, we grow together.