Annapolis Seeks Volunteers for Annual GreenScape Beautification Event

The city's annual GreenScape program encourages residents to plant and maintain public gardens on April 25, 2026.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The City of Annapolis is calling for volunteers to participate in its annual GreenScape event on April 25, 2026. GreenScape is a volunteer program focused on improving public spaces across the city through planting and ongoing garden care. The city provides plant materials, mulch, trash bags, and gloves, while volunteers handle the planting and maintenance. In 2025, nearly 400 volunteers participated, planting 1,481 perennials, 54 trees and shrubs, and 241 herbs and vegetables.

Why it matters

GreenScape is an important community event that brings residents together to beautify public spaces in Annapolis. It helps foster civic pride, environmental stewardship, and a sense of community. The program also contributes to the city's overall green infrastructure and sustainability efforts.

The details

Residents and community groups can participate in GreenScape by pre-registering to receive plants and materials from the city. A GreenScape organizational meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2026 at the Pip Moyer Recreation Center, where participants can learn more about the event and submit their order forms. Those unable to attend can download the order form from the city's website and email it to the organizers.

  • GreenScape 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026.
  • A GreenScape organizational meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

The players

Jared Littmann

The Mayor of Annapolis, who is inviting residents to participate in GreenScape 2026.

Marisa Wittlinger

The city employee who is collecting the completed GreenScape order forms.

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What’s next

Residents interested in participating in GreenScape 2026 must pre-register by submitting a completed order form to the city by the deadline.

The takeaway

GreenScape is an annual community event that brings Annapolis residents together to beautify public spaces and contribute to the city's sustainability efforts. By volunteering, residents can take pride in their local environment and foster a stronger sense of community.