Riverside Cemetery Fall Cleanup Begins October 1

Fall cleanup will take place at Riverside Cemetery from October 1-15, 2026.

During this time, please remove the following items from grave sites:

Summer or seasonal decorations

Decorative flowers

Wreaths

Weathered or faded mementos

Other items that may not withstand winter weather

Any items left after October 15 will be removed and disposed of by cemetery staff.

New decorations may be placed starting November 1.

To help with clean up, a dumpster will be placed at the back of the cemetery for easy disposal of items.

For questions or more information, contact the Parks and Public Spaces Field Operations Supervisor at (989) 779‑5340.

Mt. Pleasant Community Garden Plots for Rent

This summer, City residents have the chance to plant, grow and harvest their own fruits and vegetables at the Horizon Park Community Garden located at 1535 Sweeney Street.

Fifteen 4’ x 8’ garden plots are available for a summer rental fee of $30. Fees are due May 5, 2026.

Garden plot registration runs through May 4. If there are more than fifteen registrants, a lottery drawing will be held on May 5. One plot per household.

To reserve a plot, individuals may complete the application below, or register via the online portal.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL Online Registrations will go straight to a Waitlist to allow staff to assign members to available plots. Members will be notified by email and able to pay their plot fee once they receive their assignment.