Category: Green Team
City of Huntsville and Land Trust of North Alabama Partner on New Greenway Master Plan
November 1, 2016
Mayor Tommy Battle announced a new partnership with the Land Trust of North Alabama to revise and expedite a master greenway plan for pedestrian connectivity across the City of Huntsville. Huntsville has constructed about 24 miles out of an ambitious greenway plan that calls for nearly 200 miles of connections. The plan, more than 10 years old, reflects a time when greenways were viewed as recreational amenities. The BIG Picture planning [more]
Read MoreKeep Ditto Landing Beautiful by Participating in Clean-Up Day on October 22
October 18, 2016
City of Huntsville Council Member Jennie Robinson, Green Team and the Southeast YMCA are inviting citizens of Huntsville to join them for a community clean-up day at Ditto Landing on Saturday, October 22, 2016. The clean-up day will begin at 8 a.m. and last until noon. Volunteers can register by going to justserve.org or by calling the Southeast YMCA at (256) 883-9622. Cleanup efforts include: Removing tennis court fence Painting parking lot spaces Removing ground [more]
Read MoreHays Nature Preserve Summer Play Days
August 2, 2015
Operation Green Team Presents Play Days at Hays Terrame Natural Playground at Hays Nature Preserve Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-11am & 12:30-2pm Saturdays 10-11am & 1-2pm Sessions are FREE and promise to be fun and educational as children, with an adult, explore and learn about the great outdoors. July Schedule Thursday July 2: Investigating Insects (K -6th): Insects are fascinating six-legged creatures that have an important role in nature. Walking along the trails in the Preserve’s [more]
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