The origin of Bucks Beautiful began with Robert & Joyce Byers in the late 1980’s. A tour through Europe inspired them to start an initiative to beautify Bucks County’s small town residential communities and rolling landscapes with a wealth of lush public gardens. The Byers noticed how each European town center featured beautiful gardens fostering great community pride, creating a wonderful sense of place. Historic Bucks County is already internationally recognized for its history, the arts, its beautiful surroundings and philanthropic spirit. Therefore the Byers knew they could bring others together to emulate this remarkable European tradition in our own hamlets. In 1991, Betz Laboratories CEO Jack McCaughan (now retired) and his wife Carol joined the Byers in officially founding Bucks Beautiful, a 501c3 non profit community organization.
MISSION STATEMENT
Bucks Beautiful actively works to beautify Bucks County. This mission is accomplished through coordinated events, grass-roots projects, educational programs and partnering with like-minded community organizations encouraging the development and enjoyment of public and private gardens throughout the county.
