Category: Green Team
Earth Day at Hays Nature Preserve returns this Saturday with family friendly fun
April 15, 2026
Huntsville’s most beloved spring traditions is back. Green Team is hosting Earth Day at Hays Nature Preserve on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., inviting residents of all ages to celebrate nature, learn something new and enjoy outdoor fun in a rustic outdoor setting. The free annual event is a highlight of the City’s Earth Month celebration and features hands‑on activities and live demonstrations while discovering local wildlife [more]
Read MoreSpring into Spring: Green Team hosting Earth Month events Friday, Saturday
April 9, 2026
Huntsville’s Green Team is inviting residents to spring into spring with a pair of Earth Month events designed to help the community grow a little greener. Earth Month launches tomorrow with a plant and supplies giveaway, followed by a community cleanup on Saturday. First up is the wildly popular Spring Plant & Cleanup Supplies Giveaway on Friday, April 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jaycee Building at John [more]
Read MoreHuntsville launches citywide Earth Month celebration with cleanups and community fun
April 1, 2026
Huntsville is springing into Earth Month with a lively lineup of community cleanups, plant giveaways and family-friendly events designed to get residents outdoors and making a visible difference. All month long, Operation Green Team is inviting the community to celebrate the planet and take part in activities that help keep Huntsville clean, vibrant and beautiful. What began in 1970 as a small environmental teach-in has grown into a global call to [more]
Read MoreEarth Month makeover: Give your home a spring-cleaning glow-up
March 31, 2026
Warmer weather and blooming flowers make Earth Month the perfect time to refresh your home. By approaching your Spring cleaning with sustainability in mind, you can declutter your home while helping keep Huntsville clean and green. Donate Instead of Tossing When cleaning out closets and garages, you’ll likely come across items you no longer use. Instead of throwing them away, consider whether they could still be useful to someone else. Donating to a [more]
Read MoreNominations 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 Beautification Awards entry form and $50 fee for each property nominated is Monday, April 20, 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, [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]
Read MoreVolunteers needed for City-Wide Weed Wrangle
February 1, 2026
The City of Huntsville’s Green Team is teaming up with the Land Trust of North Alabama and Wild Ones North Alabama Chapter for a City-Wide Weed Wrangle on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed for this hands-on invasive plant removal event aimed at protecting some of Huntsville’s most treasured natural spaces. “Invasive plants may look harmless, but they spread aggressively, crowd out native species, and disrupt [more]
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