PLEASE NOTE: The Adopt-a-Spot program is currently under review and no new applications are being accepted at this time. The program is being revised and will be relaunched in Fall 2024.

Join us in our pursuit to build community, foster environmental stewardship, and grow civic pride!

The aim of the Adopt-a-Spot Program is to partner with Novato residents and businesses to beautify our City’s public spaces while building community, fostering environmental stewardship, and growing civic pride. Residents and businesses can either choose their own spot to adopt or choose from a group of pre-selected public spaces suitable for volunteer activities including picking up litter and removing weeds. Examples of the types of areas that can be adopted are publicly owned sidewalks, gutters, storm drain inlets, and parks. 

The removal of litter from these areas helps prevent pollution from reaching our creeks, bays, and the ocean and is particularly important prior to, and during, winter storms to ensure proper storm water drainage and help prevent flooding. Regular removal of annual and invasive weeds helps reduce fire danger and weed seed dispersion. 

The Program is designed to empower individuals, business owners, community organizations, faith-based groups, and schools to play an active role in maintaining the beauty, cleanliness, and safety of our neighborhoods. Volunteers can perform their Adopt-a-Spot activities at any time that suits their schedule, and the Program is a great way for Novato middle and high school students to fulfill community service hours! 

To join the Program, please review the Program Overview & Safety Guidelines before submitting the application below. All volunteers will also need to sign and submit the City of Novato Volunteer Services Agreement & Release prior to undertaking volunteer activities. Questions? Please email sustainability@novato.org.