by Laurel Our earth, tired and worn from years of human misusage, is calling for its residents to give back, to slow the process of deforestation, to plant a tree or a bush, and to hydrate and care for the present plant life. Because of the mental and physical benefits, cultivating the community shouldn’t be a chore but something that everyone is glad to help out in. | Fayetteville Beautiful has a mission to “encourage our citizens to create and maintain a cleaner and more beautiful Fayetteville.” This association is committed to serving Fayetteville in three main ways: prevent litter, beautify, and reduce waste. Through Fayetteville Beautiful, over 9,000 volunteers have assisted in cleaning up 99 tons of trash through the annual citywide cleanup hosted in April. The organization cleans streams, replaces trees after catastrophes, plants shrubs and flowers in parks, and promotes neighborhood entrance beautification. To be involved in Fayetteville Beautiful, you can fill out a simple application online through the Fayetteville Beautiful website. When I applied to volunteer, I found the application process and website user-friendly and simple. On a local level, an organization known as |