Livingston
Manor
Renaissance
Improving the appearance of Livingston Manor
while building a spirit of
pride in our community
Livingston Manor Renaissance is an all volunteer group. We are motivated by our love of the Catskills, its mountains and rivers - and our community. Our group builds on the efforts of individuals and groups who came before us who strove to make Livingston Manor a vibrant, beautiful, welcoming community. These efforts were given a huge boost in 2001 when Sullivan Renaissance (now Sullivan 180) was formed. Grant money, horticultural support, workshops and summer interns helped us undertake a number of large projects that we could not have done on our own.
www.livingstonmanorrenaissance.org
Each year, one of our volunteers (who has completed the Master Gardener Volunteer training) creates a flower plan for Main Street. She “does the math” and calculates how many flowers are needed to fill planters, window boxes, corner garden beds and gardens. She chooses the flowers carefully, taking into consideration the mature size, sustainability, and color impact of the flowers.
We are not just “flower people” who plant, mulch, weed, deadhead, prune, etc. We organize a yearly Littler Pluck and Clean Sweep. We tackle maintenance tasks such as resetting the bricks that edge the sidewalk, cleaning trash receptacles, maintaining historic panels and picking up litter.
We clean up nice!
About Us
We have a core group of volunteers who work weekly. We welcome anyone who can donate an hour or two of their time to join us. Every year volunteers put in over 1000 hours maintaining the gardens in Livingston Manor.
Our group meets in Spring to plan for the upcoming year. In April we organize a town-wide Litter Pluck and also a Clean Sweep. By the end of May, we are busy planting, planting, planting. From June through the beginning of October we have weekly workbees to keep our town “blooming!”
Our Story
In 2001 Sullivan Renaissance (Sullivan 180) was established to enhance the appearance of Sullivan County while building a sense of pride and spirit in the community.
Livingston Manor Renaissance has been part of this beautification movement since its inception. It is a loosely organized group of volunteers which includes students, retirees, business people, second homeowners and long-time residents. Projects taken on by the group include new sidewalks and street lamps, hanging baskets, self-watering planters, history panels and benches.
In recognition of their efforts, Livingston Manor Renaissance volunteers have garnered numerous awards and commendations.
Livingston Manor Renaissance is funded by donations, the Livingston Manor Chamber of Commerce’s Flower Day and Sullivan 180.
Scarecrows, Shutters,
Fish and a Parade
In the Fall, scarecrows made by business owners can be found up and down Main Street.
The second Saturday in June Livingston Manor Renaissance takes part in the Trout Parade.
Look for our UTV in the parade and visit our booth to see handmade fishy items AND the original FISH-ON-A-STICK.
In winter, shutters featuring snowmen celebrating various holidays decorate the fence on Pearl Street. Many thanks to LMCS art teacher Jessica Mall and her talented students for creating the snowmen shutters. Over the years Mrs. Mall and her students have taken on a number of projects; all in support of their community.
In Spring, trout swim in the Main Street gardens - a sure sign that the Trout Parade is near.
