Under the guiding theme of “Listen, Love, and Lift,” the myHometown Layton initiative brings together Layton City, local faith-based organizations, civic groups, businesses, and neighborhood volunteers to strengthen community bonds and revitalize local spaces. By combining municipal resources with grassroots effort, the program focuses on long-term neighborhood improvement, property upkeep, and joint service.
While past Days of Service centered primarily on residential areas like the Vae View and Camelot neighborhoods, tackling yard care, painting, and property repairs, recent efforts expanded into key public spaces. A recent project targeted Holmes Creek Reservoir, a popular 35-acre community fishing site known for its diverse fish species, good public access, and dense surrounding vegetation.
Project Highlights and Results
Staging and Kickoff: Volunteers gathered at 8:30 AM north of Oak Hills Drive on 2800 East, where they received instructions, safety vests, donuts, and water before heading out.
Fire Mitigation and Clearing: Teams used weed cutters, rakes, and manual labor to clear heavy weeds, dead trees, and low limbs. This effort directly assisted the Layton City Fire Department by establishing essential fire breaks along the perimeter.
Litter Removal: Crews patrolled the trails surrounding the reservoir to pick up trash, successfully removing items as large as an abandoned couch.
Hauling and Landfill Disposal: Approximately 110 volunteers cut, collected, and loaded debris onto pickup trucks and trailers, hauling over 10 full loads of green waste and trash to the Davis County Landfill.
After about two and a half hours of coordinated effort, the reservoir access road and surrounding trails were significantly cleaner, safer, and more attractive for community recreation.
How myHometown Layton Operates
Layton City: Provides municipal infrastructure, heavy equipment, dumpsters, and hauling vehicles. Volunteers: Supply manual labor, tool operation, and event coordination. Homeowners and Community: Supply project materials where applicable and benefit from reduced municipal maintenance strain and enhanced neighborhood pride.