Helpful Links

You've got plans for a new garden, want to do a self-help project, or you are just the curious type. The following links are provided for your use. Links contained on this page do to reflect WCOA endorsement and each should be viewed at the user's caution.

The Neighborhood Group Leaders Association was established to build a communication link between the City and neighborhood groups to address needs and concerns of residents, as well as forming a partnership to improve the quality of life in Longmont as a community.

To participate in the program neighborhood groups register with the City of Longmont. As a member of the association the group leaders will receive information from the Planning Division of the Community Development Department, the Planning and Zoning Commission agendas, and the City Council agendas. In addition neighborhood group leaders attend the monthly Neighborhood Group Leaders Association meeting to keep abreast of city, community, and school district issues, and usually invite a guest speaker to address the current issues.

Discover Neighbor, Discover Home Grant & Block Party Information, Neighborhood Programs

Block Parties are a wonderful way to create relationships with your neighbors and create a stronger community. Block parties provide the opportunity for neighbors to socialize at least once a year, and even if you do not become best friends, it becomes a little easier to identify a neighbor from another passerby. The site below will answer your NGLA questions.

Home page for CSU's authorities on living in Colorado including gardening, selecting trees or dealing with insects.

Looking for a way to resolve a conflict without resorting to litigation or continuing to fight? Mediation is offered by individual community members and neighborhoods to resolve conflicts. Services are available at no cost to those who work or reside in Longmont.

And the dirty dozen list for recycling

St. Vrain Valley School District is the educational home of more than 27,000 of Colorado’s students. The ninth largest school district in the state, St. Vrain Valley operates 49 schools that are spread over 411 square miles. The makeup of the schools include: 26 Elementary, 9 Middle, 1 Middle/Senior, 7 High, 2 Alternative, and 6 Charter.