Category: Green Team
Mayor Tommy Battle, City leaders cut ribbon on ADA-compliant pier at Hays Nature Preserve
July 16, 2024
An ADA-compliant pier at Hays Nature Preserve is now available anglers of all abilities, thanks to a private donation. A celebratory ribbon-cutting provided an opportunity to thank the James Gordon Williams Legacy Fund, which donated $85,000 to fund the pier’s design and construction. A former employee of the Hays family, Williams wanted to give back to the community and the family that he had always appreciated. Participating in the ribbon-cutting, from left, [more]
Read MoreHelp your trees beat the summer heat
June 28, 2024
In summer heat stress situations, trees are losing water faster than they are absorbing it. You may notice drooping branches, browning leaf tips, small or unusually shaped leaves, or even dieback of branches – particularly high in the center of the tree crown. Certified Huntsville arborist Lee McBride offers these tips to give your tree a break and stay healthy during the July and August hot summer months. Don’t consider the broiling [more]
Read MoreThe magic of Oak Park’s community garden
June 27, 2024
The Oak Park Community Garden at 2250 Oakwood Ave. has served Huntsville for nearly a decade. Though what’s planted has changed over the years, the mission to build community and provide improvements to the neighborhood remains the same. “What I plant is for everyone to enjoy, no matter where you’re from, and the only limitation is requesting that herbs or fruit that are still immature be given the appropriate time [more]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Joshua Walker looks out for nature
June 20, 2024
Just like you might expect from an Eagle Scout, Joshua Walker saw a problem and worked to address it. “For my Eagle project, I decided I wanted to help out by removing invasive plant species like privet from the local area,” Walker said. “Privet chokes out all the native plant life and my removing it, it would allow the other plants to grow.” Joshua Walker So last February, that’s the project Walker, a [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close Wednesday for Juneteenth
June 14, 2024
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Wednesday, June 19, for Juneteenth National Independence Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 20. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed the week of June 17-21. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities will close except splash pads, which will be open [more]
Read MoreGreen Team Volunteer Spotlight – Helion Lodge
May 30, 2024
Helion Lodge, the oldest Masonic lodge in north Alabama, describes itself on its website as “a beacon of light, illuminating the path of self-improvement, moral growth and benevolence.” With such a DNA, it only makes sense that the lodge would be longtime volunteers with Green Team’s Adopt-a-Spot program. While the organization supports such community efforts as the annual Mayor’s Tree Planting Day, the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Suicide Prevention Fundraising [more]
Read MorePlan a hike – June 1 is National Trails Day
May 29, 2024
Whether you are a frequent hiker or a first-timer, National Trails Day is a great time to enjoy nature and explore Huntsville’s amazing trails at Hays Nature Preserve, Goldsmith Schiffman Wildlife Sanctuary and Land Trust of North Alabama. Held the first Saturday each June, National Trails Day is designed to encourage people to discover trails, become active on trail issues and share an excitement for the outdoors. Green Team Manager (and [more]
Read MoreFuture looks bright for Green Team’s Green Ambassador program
May 29, 2024
The celebration culminating the successful first year of Green Team’s Green Ambassador program acknowledged more than just past achievements. It looked to the future, too. As Green Team introduced a curriculum in Huntsville schools designed to raise awareness about taking care of the world we live in, that introduction eyes continued growth of the program. Lily Neal, left, and Alexa Park display their Green Leader awards received at the Green Ambassador Awards [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Memorial Day
May 22, 2024
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 28. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of May 27-31. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities are closed except splash pads, which will be open from [more]
Read MoreGreen Team celebrates first year of Green Ambassador school program
May 16, 2024
Green Team celebrated its first year of the Green Ambassador Program by honoring students and teachers at its inaugural awards ceremony at the Jaycee Building in John Hunt Park. The program recognized honorees for their dedication and commitment to environmental education and other sustainable initiatives. Schools were commended for recycling programs, building community gardens, outdoor education, upcycled art and hydroponics along with other education curriculum. “When we started the Green Ambassador program, [more]
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