Grow Big Red Grow Big Red is a state wide beautification effort sponsored by Keep Nebraska Beautiful (KNB). Nebraskans from all corners of the state are encouraged to show their Cornhusker spirit by filling their communities with red flowers in honor of Nebraska's excellence in the environment and overall stewardship of the land. Grow Big Red serves to make our state a more beautiful place to live and work.
All participating community organizations are encouraged to contact their local city parks and recreation personnel to identify planting locations within public areas such as schools, parks, libraries, zoos, along highways and curb sides, community entrance areas, and other sections of public property. Private citizens are also encouraged to plant red flowers within residential yards and commercial property sites.
Grow Big Red is a fun, unique beautification celebration that allows the citizens of our state to become more united in building community pride as we enhance Nebraska's outstanding natural beauty. Like joining in the "sea of red" at Memorial Stadium, Grow Big Red is a great way to show your support for Nebraska and its citizens. After all, when we Grow Big Red in our communities, as Nebraskans, we're all winners.
How You Can Participate Grow Big Red is a project that can be easily implemented in large and small communities across the state. Fill in our Participation Form and help make this spirited program possible by taking part in one or more of the activities listed below:
Plant red flowers in your residential yard or garden. Encourage friends and neighbors to do the same.
Organize youth organizations such as 4-H, Scouts, and church groups to plant flowers within your community.
Consider adopting an elementary classroom or nursing home for an organized planting event.
Mobilize your local neighborhood association to work with city parks and recreation personnel to plant flowers in parks and along curb sides.
Donate flowers or seeds to local participating organizations promoting this effort in your area.
Contact your local KAB affiliate to assist with community coordination in spring beautification efforts and composting in the fall.
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Grow Big Red is a state wide beautification effort sponsored by Keep Nebraska Beautiful (KNB). Nebraskans from all corners of the state are encouraged to show their Cornhusker spirit by filling their communities with red flowers in honor of Nebraska's excellence in the environment and overall stewardship of the land. Grow Big Red serves to make our state a more beautiful place to live and work.
