The Brookfield Beautification Commission announced on Apr. 20 that it is inviting community members to participate in the 2026 Spring Project NICE, an event aimed at improving parks and public spaces in Brookfield. The event will take place on Saturday, May 16, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Pavilion in Kiwanis Park, located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue.
Project NICE offers residents the opportunity to contribute to their community by volunteering for tasks such as planting and weeding. Participants are encouraged to bring gardening gloves and tools if they plan to work on planting or weeding sites. Free T-shirts will be available while supplies last, and volunteers can also enjoy a sweet treat during the event.
In partnership with the Salt Creek Watershed Network, this year’s Project NICE will include a Salt Creek cleanup component. Volunteers interested in this activity are asked to indicate their experience level when signing up online and must provide their own canoe or kayak if selecting this site.
Volunteers under age 18 who are not part of a pre-registered group must bring a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. An online waiver form is available for those who wish to complete it ahead of time.
Brookfield’s Village Hall at 8820 Brookfield Avenue serves as the main administrative hub where residents can access municipal offices and services according to the official website. The village operates as a local government providing civic administration, public works, safety measures, and community services according to the official website. It oversees residents within Brookfield’s boundaries by offering municipal services and regulations for the community according to the official website.
The local government coordinates among departments such as Public Works, Code Enforcement, Finance, and Police in order to supply municipal services, enforce property codes, and address resident requests according to the official website. Residents have access to utility billing support, code enforcement assistance, property maintenance oversight, permitting processes, licensing options, online payments systems as well as public safety through its police department according to the official website.
