Marion and Mattapoisett will get a little prettier on May 15, thanks to Paul Wildnauer.

Wildnauer, the owner of Mattapoisett's Great Scapes Nursery is organizing two beautification projects for Plant Something day, a statewide event headed by the Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association and the Massachusetts Flower Growers’ Association.

“Part of it is giving back to the communities that are our customers, and also just trying to spur some interest and knowledge about the value of planting things,” said Wildnauer, who spoke with town officials before settling on locations.

“I wanted it to be something new that hadn’t been done before,” he said.

The first project will begin at 9 a.m. at the "Welcome to Mattapoisett" sign on the corner of North Street and Industrial Drive where trees, shrubs, and perennials will be planted.

The second project will be in Marion at Veterans Memorial Park on Front Street, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Other local landscapers Langlois Landscapes, Michael William Associates, Yard Boss Landscape Design, and Eden Landscapes are also providing help for the project, including materials and a commitment to maintain the newly planted areas.

Wildnauer is encouraging local residents to come out and volunteer with shovels in hand.