About Us
A group of volunteers who care deeply about Marengo and want to see it at its best.
Beautify Marengo is a group of volunteers who care deeply about Marengo and want to see it at its best. We give our time and energy to projects big and small that make a difference around town.
This effort belongs to the whole community. We invite businesses, churches, schools, local organizations, families, and individuals to get involved. Every idea and every voice adds something valuable — when more people take part, the results are stronger and more lasting. Marengo is our home, and together we can help it thrive.
Our Committees
Planters & Hanging Baskets
Community In Full Bloom
Beautify Marengo Planters volunteers add life and color to our city spaces through planters, hanging baskets, and other beautification touches. Huge thanks to the Marengo Community High School shop students who helped create our planter boxes!
Browse our needs →Murals
A Vibrant Effort
Our Mural Committee brings color and character to Marengo by partnering with local artists and property owners to create vibrant public art. Through thoughtful design and collaboration, these murals celebrate our town's identity while adding beauty and inspiration to everyday spaces.
Browse our needs →Welcome Signs
First Impressions Are Everything
Beautify Marengo Signs volunteers help keep our welcome signs looking... welcoming! Join us to help with:
- • General upkeep around the city's 3 welcome signs
- • Pulling weeds
- • Planning and adding seasonal decor or lighting
- • Keeping the area and sign faces clean
City Gardens
Rooted in the Heart of Downtown
Our City Gardens committee tends to the green spaces surrounding Marengo City Hall and the adjacent city parking lots, keeping these central areas clean, planted, and welcoming. These gardens are a reflection of community pride right in the heart of downtown.
- • Planting and maintaining flowers and seasonal plants
- • Seasonal weeding and upkeep
- • Keeping city hall grounds and parking lot areas looking their best
Calvin Spencer Park
A Place to Gather & Grow
The Calvin Spencer Park committee works to keep one of Marengo's beloved green spaces clean, welcoming, and beautiful for families and neighbors year-round.
- • Landscaping and seasonal plantings
- • General cleanup and upkeep
- • Maintaining walkways and common areas
Get Involved
Whether you have an hour or a whole weekend, there's a place for you in Beautify Marengo.