Beautifying the Fox Valley

The Marigold Mile, Inc. is a charitable organization working towards beautifying the Fox Cities by planting thousands of marigold flowers along its streets, while providing community service opportunities to volunteers.

For over 35 years, The Marigold Mile has been planting marigolds on South Oneida Street in Appleton. Recently the organization expanded to include planting downtown Menasha on Racine and Main Street. Both projects are 100% funded and planted by their communities.

On August 12, 2025, the Post Crescent published newspaper article on the history, expansion, and community impact of The Marigold Mile.

Read the Article

Donate

The Marigold Mile plants and maintains the flowers with 100% of funding coming from the community via donations.

3% Cover the Fee
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Community response to the marigolds:

  • “The blooms always make me smile. Thank you to all the amazing volunteers!”

  • “This is one of my favorite things about Appleton!”

  • “I am excited to see the flowers. I always make a point to take a drive down Oneida Street to see them.”

  • “This makes my day every time I see it. Thanks for all the hard work.”

  • “Driving by makes me smile.”

  • “Thank you so much for your hard work, everyone who visits marvels at how lovely it is.”

  • “I love walking past the flowers every day on my way to work at the hospital.”

Volunteer

Interested in volunteering? Planting begins approximately the last week of May through the first couple of weeks in June. Watering and weeding are done throughout the summer. Sign up to be added to the volunteer email list.