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Mayor’s Tree Planting Day returns Nov. 1
October 21, 2025
Mayor Tommy Battle and Huntsville’s Green Team will host the Mayor’s Tree Planting Day at Brahan Spring Park on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon. The annual planting event brings together community volunteers who want to help grow Huntsville’s tree canopy – one of the City’s most important natural resources. Green Team will prepare hundreds of tree planting sites and provide all the tools and supplies needed. Volunteers may drop [more]
Read MoreGreen Team Volunteer Spotlight: Caring for the planet starts at home
October 20, 2025
For Jenna Rosano and members of Citizens’ Climate Huntsville (CCH), their passion for caring for the planet starts right here at home. While the organization focuses much of its work on environmental policy at the federal level, Jenna said many members wanted a way to make a tangible difference in their own community. Jenna and CCH now maintain Executive Drive and Rick Cooper Memorial Park. Their efforts have drawn support from [more]
Read MoreSavor the Season: A Sustainable Guide to Thanksgiving
October 20, 2025
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends, share a meal and reflect on what we’re grateful for. But it can also be a season of excess – long car trips, disposable plates and utensils and more food waste than almost any other holiday. This year, consider celebrating in a way that’s both festive and sustainable. With a few mindful choices, you can enjoy your favorite traditions while [more]
Read MoreHow to properly recycle lithium batteries
October 20, 2025
From smartphones and laptops to power tools and even toothbrushes, lithium batteries power many of the items we use every day. While these batteries are a convenience, they also come with risks if they’re mishandled or disposed of incorrectly. Lithium batteries don’t belong in household trash or curbside recycling carts. Throwing them away increases the risk of fires, threatens sanitation workers, and can lead to toxic materials leaching into the environment. Instead, [more]
Read MoreFall cleanup: Keeping curbs, gutters free of leaves and debris
October 2, 2025
Make sure fallen leaves stay clear of storm drains Every fall, the red, gold and russet leaves falling across Huntsville offer a vivid reminder of the changing season. But those same leaves, if left unchecked in our curbs and gutters, can cause serious headaches for homeowners, motorists and the city alike. Flooding, street damage and safety hazards When leaves pile up along the curb or slip into storm drains, they can block vital [more]
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