Green Team
Nominations now open for 2026 Huntsville Beautification Awards
February 26, 2026
Huntsville’s Beautification Board is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Huntsville Beautification Awards. The deadline to submit the entry form and $50 fee for each property nominated is Friday, April 10, 2026. Beautification awards recognize commercial, business and government properties that enhance Huntsville’s appearance through thoughtful landscape design and consistent maintenance. Properties are evaluated from the curb, with emphasis on first impressions, design, plant health and variety, maintenance, hardscape condition, safety and [more]
Read MoreWrangle weeds for a greener Huntsville at invasive plant removal event, March 7
February 24, 2026
Huntsville’s Green Team is teaming up with the Land Trust of North Alabama and Wild Ones–North Alabama Chapter to give invasive plants the boot at a city-wide Weed Wrangle event on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Weed Wrangle will allow participants to gain hands-on experience in identifying common invasive plants, learning proper removal techniques, and understanding how native plants help restore balance to our local environment. The event will [more]
Read MoreHuntsville celebrates Arbor Day and commitment to urban forestry
February 20, 2026
Mayor Tommy Battle, Council Member Michelle Watkins, community leaders, students and environmental advocates gathered today at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center to celebrate Arbor Day. The event – hosted by the Huntsville Tree Commission with support from the City’s Green Team – featured proclamations, poetry readings, and colorful Arbor Day posters created by James Dawson Elementary School students. Mayor Battle presented an Arbor Day Proclamation before joining dignitaries for a [more]
Read MoreSustainable clothing: Breaking the fast fashion cycle
February 20, 2026
Every year, millions of tons of clothing are discarded worldwide. In the United States alone, around 9 million tons of unwanted clothing and footwear end up in landfills annually. This growing waste is driven largely by fast fashion – inexpensive, trend-driven clothing designed to be worn only a few times before being replaced. While fast fashion seems affordable and convenient, it comes with serious environmental consequences. The trend relies on rapid [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves naming of arboretum for longtime Landscape Director Joy McKee
February 12, 2026
The Huntsville City Council has approved an ordinance to name the new three-acre Huntsville Arboretum at John Hunt Park the “Joy McKee Arboretum.” McKee retired after 22 years with the City as Director of Landscape Management, where she spearheaded efforts to improve environmental conservation, substantially expand Huntsville’s tree canopy and enhance natural public spaces. Under her leadership, the City introduced numerous nature-based recreation, community volunteering and educational opportunities – laying the [more]
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