It's What We Do
By: Brian Puckett, Vice Chairman Helena Beautification Board
Mutabilis marker located at the Sports Complex
There are a few things that we, as the Helena Beautification Board, takes pride in. They are the things that we do and do right on behalf of the city, its residents and visitors.
Things like promoting community involvement, education and how we together make Helena Beautiful. On Saturday, we’ll be highlighting all of those qualities with our Annual Basket Planting Day that celebrates springtime in a unique way as we come together as a community to plant the hanging baskets we have all come to love. This year, we are adding a new feature to further enhance the education aspect of our mission.
From the Sports Complex to the High School and everywhere in between, educational markers will be displayed on most all of the plants that the Beautification Board has planted throughout the city. Each marker will tell what type of plant it is, but more importantly will display a QR code.
Unlock the magic of the QR code on your phone or mobile device. Simply scan the code. It will take you to the specific webpage for that plant instantly giving you tons of information at your fingertips. Information that includes a small introduction of the plant, where within the city it is planted, details about the plant and most importantly, a few quick and easy steps on how to plant your own.
If you want to take a look at all of the different plants, click on the picture of the plant at www.helenabeautiful.com/plants_roses.html to view all of this great information.
Be on the lookout for all of the new educational markers and be sure to scan that code.
Things like promoting community involvement, education and how we together make Helena Beautiful. On Saturday, we’ll be highlighting all of those qualities with our Annual Basket Planting Day that celebrates springtime in a unique way as we come together as a community to plant the hanging baskets we have all come to love. This year, we are adding a new feature to further enhance the education aspect of our mission.
From the Sports Complex to the High School and everywhere in between, educational markers will be displayed on most all of the plants that the Beautification Board has planted throughout the city. Each marker will tell what type of plant it is, but more importantly will display a QR code.
Unlock the magic of the QR code on your phone or mobile device. Simply scan the code. It will take you to the specific webpage for that plant instantly giving you tons of information at your fingertips. Information that includes a small introduction of the plant, where within the city it is planted, details about the plant and most importantly, a few quick and easy steps on how to plant your own.
If you want to take a look at all of the different plants, click on the picture of the plant at www.helenabeautiful.com/plants_roses.html to view all of this great information.
Be on the lookout for all of the new educational markers and be sure to scan that code.
Educational page for Drift Rose
About the Author
A twelve-year resident of Helena, Brian is actively involved in civic and faith based initiatives and is currently serving as Vice Chairman and Secretary of the Helena Beautification Board, Secretary of the Helena Elementary PTO, and a second term on the Riverchase Business Association Board of Directors, where his eye for design has help lead the Riverchase. Brian has an MBA and works at Regions Bank. Mr. Puckett is married with two daughters. With a knack for design, Brian makes ideas come to life. His eye for detail bodes well from small planter flower selections to grandiose projects. A skilled woodcrafter, he recently showcased his skills in the various holiday displays throughout Old Town.