The Adopt-A-Spot program accommodates a wide array of volunteer interests and goals. Participants adopt public spaces and make a commitment to regularly clean and beautify the area for no less than one year.
How It Works
- Choose Your Spot:
Select a public space you care about, like a local park, street, waterway, infrastructure, or green space where you see a need for improvement. - Commit to Steward Your Spot:
Ongoing upkeep by picking up litter, removing graffiti and/or planting and maintaining green spaces. - Make a Visible Impact:
Report your activities to track your awesome progress!
We provide all the tools, resources, and guidance to support you!
Whether it’s picking up litter, planting trees, or organizing neighborhood clean-ups, we’ve got your back!
Are you ready to make a difference?
The Adopt-A-Spot Program is your chance to actively contribute to keeping our city clean, green, and beautiful! 🌎✨
🌿 Protect the Environment:
Help preserve nature by reducing waste, preventing pollution, and promoting biodiversity. Your actions create a cleaner, healthier environment for everyone.
🤝 Build Community:
Strengthen connections with your neighbors and local organizations. The Adopt-A-Spot Program fosters teamwork and a sense of pride in your neighborhood, making it a better place to live, work, and play.
🌻 Beautify Our City:
By planting, cleaning, and maintaining public spaces, you’ll directly contribute to a more vibrant, welcoming community. Your efforts will help create spaces where people can relax, enjoy nature, and connect with one another.
🌱 Develop Sustainability:
Encourage sustainable practices, such as recycling, composting, and using eco-friendly materials, to ensure a greener future for generations to come.
Together, we can build a cleaner, healthier, and more connected community—one spot at a time! Sign up now. 💚
Resources
Contact
Email: adoptaspot@oaklandca.gov
Phone: (510) 238-7630
TTY: (510) 238-3254