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The Florence Beautification Board serves to enrich the quality of life in the City of Florence by recognizing businesses and other local entities for outstanding landscape design and enhancements to their properties and by sponsoring programs and activities to beautify the City and to raise awareness about the best practices for the urban landscape.
- To act in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council in matters relating to public improvements and beautification of the City of Florence.
- To promote and initiate public interest in the general improvement of the appearance of the City through various programs and activities,
- To assist businesses, organizations, public bodies, and individuals in their requests for beautification action and measures, and
- To grant beautification awards or letters of recognition to businesses, organizations, public bodies, and individuals for their outstanding landscape designs.
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Crape Myrtle
The crapemyrtle was adopted as the official flower of Florence, Alabama on March 1, 2000. As a result, the Florence Beautification Board has encouraged citizens and businesses alike to plant and nurture the crapemyrtle in their landscape.
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Mark your calendars for a Florence holiday tradition!
The Florence Beautification Board invites you to the North Court Street Tree Lighting on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
Join us downtown as we kick off the season with:
✨ Shoals Symphony
✨ UNA Culinary
✨ Community Carolers
Bring your family, your friends, and your holiday spirit as we light up North Court Street and welcome the magic of the season together.
We’ll see you there!
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Leaf collection is coming! Please follow the guidelines and help us avoid time-consuming truck repairs.
Attention All Early Birds: We need to test our equipment as we anticipate the heavy leaf fall of November and December. Already have a pile of leaves? You can call us at 256-760-6460 for leaf pick up.
Starting November 1, we will work the regular leaf collection schedule and will NOT accept call-ins.
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SAVE THE DATE
URBAN FORESTRY AND HORTICULTURE CONFERENCE 2026
The City of Florence Tree Commission and the Florence Beautification Board will host the 29th Annual Urban Forestry and Horticulture Conference 2026. Themed, "Roots of Resilience: Creating Livable Communities through Healthy Landscapes.", the conference will be held at Cross Point Church of Christ, 1350 Cox Creek Parkway, on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 8:45 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Expert guest speakers from across the Southeast will cover a variety of topics including those related to how quality of life and biodiversity in our communities is impacted by healthy urban forests and native plant landscapes.
Lunch and snacks for registered attendees are included in the admission cost. The event also features local-vendor displays and two drawings for door prizes.
Additionally, the Florence Tree Commission will offer a Pesticide Recertification Class on Thursday, March 5, for industry professionals, also at Cross Point Church of Christ, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Lunch and snacks will be provided for registered attendees.
Late registration for both events will start at 8:00 a.m on the day of each event at the church.
Information on admission cost, pre-registration details and speaker lineup will be announced in early 2026. For more information, please call 256-760-6407.
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Leaf collection is coming! Please follow the guidelines and help us avoid time-consuming truck repairs.
Attention All Early Birds: We need to test our equipment as we anticipate the heavy leaf fall of November and December. Already have a pile of leaves? You can call us at 256-760-6460 for leaf pick up.
Starting November 1, we will work the regular leaf collection schedule and will NOT accept call-ins.
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We are excited to invite you to one of Florence’s most beloved holiday traditions — the North Court Street Tree Lighting! Join us on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. as we gather in downtown Florence to light the tree and celebrate the season together.
This year’s event will feature music from the Shoals Symphony, holiday treats from UNA Culinary, and festive performances by community carolers. It’s always a magical evening, and we can’t wait to share it with you.
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