How we started
Our Beginnings
In 2016, 300 volunteers from the Church of Latter Day Saints came to our community for their annual "Make a Difference Day." Our hometown came together to complete projects at the Wedderburn triangle, the Port of Gold Beach entrance and Gold Beach High School. This was the beginning of Gold Beach Main Street, thanks to Ty Wardel!
Wedderburn Triangle
"Make a Difference Day" 2016
Replant the Wedderburn Triangle with a variety of plants to create a vibrant and welcoming space.
Establish an efficient irrigation system to ensure the long-term health of the new plants.
Engage the community through volunteer opportunities and the Adopt-A-Plot program.
Port of Gold Beach Entrance
"Make a Difference Day" 2016
Brighten up the entrance to Gold Beach with a variety of plants to create a vibrant and welcoming space.
Provide benches for visitors and residents to rest, linger and enjoy watching the harbor and river.
Engage the community through volunteer opportunities and the Adopt-A-Plot program.
Gold Beach High School
"Make a Difference Day" 2016
Make the entrance to the high school welcoming and attractive.
Encourage students to volunteer and have pride of ownership and accomplishment.
Engage the community through volunteer opportunities.
Make a Difference Day Successes!
Gold Beach Main Street undertook several significant beautification projects at the Northwest Triangle in Wedderburn, the entrance to the Port of Gold Beach and at Gold Beach High School.
This community-driven initiative involved dedicated volunteers working together to transform the landscape, focusing on planting and irrigation to enhance the aesthetics and sustainability of our community.
The Make a Difference Day project strengthened local engagement and fostered a sense of collective pride and ownership over shared public spaces. Eight years later, the plants have matured and taken hold.
Project Steps
