Those who want the tulip bulbs that brightened Pella this spring can get them, free of charge, starting this morning.

The annual community tulip bulb dig will take place as scheduled today at 7:00 a.m. in the following locations:

– Beds located between the sidewalk and street on South Main Street (from Peace to Liberty), North Main Street (from Washington to Sunken Gardens Park), Washington Street (from the Open Bible Church west to Brinkhoff Park), and Franklin Street (from the Post Office west to West Market Park)
– City parks: Brinkhoff, Central, South, Sunken Gardens, West Market
– City buildings: City Hall, Community Center, Library, Klokkenspel
– Fair Haven Memorial at the intersection of Union Street & E 3rd Street

Follow these guidelines when digging tulip bulbs:
– Use a pitchfork
– Remove all foliage with the bulb
– Remove only tulip bulbs
– Soil must remain in the flower beds
– Abide by all on-site signage