Town Residents Still Have Time to Nominate a Yard of the Month

Herndon residents can nominate themselves or their neighbors for this year’s last Yard of the Month honors.

Nominations for Yard of the Month are due by Sept. 15. Yard of the Month gives Herndon the chance to recognize the efforts of residents whose yards help make their neighborhoods more beautiful. Winners receive a gift certificate to Meadows Farms and are recognized by the Mayor and Town Council at a public meeting.

The criteria for Yard of the Month, listed by the town, includes the following: “Yards are generally free of trash and clutter; grass, trees, shrubs and plants are well-cared for and aesthetically pleasing; rocks, logs, short fences or other decorative elements are in good condition and neatly placed; and flowers and other vegetation are well-landscaped and make good use of color.”

Judges for Yard of the Month are members of the Town of Herndon’s Cultivating Community Committee, a group of residents who volunteer to encourage neighborhood beautification and enrich the quality of life for Herndon’s neighborhoods.

Nomination forms for Yard of the Month are available on the Cultivating Community page of the town’s website, and the link is also listed on the homepage under “featured this month.” Forms may also be picked up at the Herndon Municipal Center, Herndon Community Center and other places. For more information call 703-435-6800, extension 2084 or email your nominations to information@herndon-va.gov.