Category: Green Team
Savor 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]
Read MoreEnergy Savings Plan: Prep Your Home for Cooler Weather
September 30, 2025
Cooler weather is on the way, and with it comes the opportunity to save energy, lower utility bills, and reduce your carbon footprint. A little planning can help you take a proactive approach to energy efficiency this year. Seal and insulate – Drafts can account for up a decent percentage of heat loss in a typical home. Check windows, doors, and attic spaces for leaks and seal them with weatherstripping or [more]
Read MoreNative Wildflowers on a Budget
September 30, 2025
Transforming your lawn into a native habitat doesn’t have to be expensive. One of the most cost-effective ways to plant native wildflowers is by direct sowing seeds. Fall is the ideal time to plant, as it mimics nature’s cycle. In the wild, flowers “go to seed” after blooming—dropping seeds to the ground in late summer and fall. Many native species have better germination rates when seeds experience cool, moist winter conditions. [more]
Read MoreGreen Ambassadors raising the bar for Huntsville-area students
September 24, 2025
For Huntsville-area students in Green Team’s Green Ambassador program, the challenge is no longer about specific school-year projects. The students are learning they can make a career out of caring for the environment. It’s a raising of the bar for Green Ambassadors – the educational arm of Green Team – under the guidance of Green Team Environmental Education Coordinator Joel Donelan. Green Ambassador students exploring the creek at Hays Nature Preserve. “The program [more]
Read MoreA Green Team Champ: Sweeping the Ice to Sweeping the Streets
August 26, 2025
For Kati Williams, volunteering with the Huntsville Green Team’s Adopt-a-Spot program was a natural fit. After all, sweeping is second nature to her. Kati is a member of the Rocket City Curling Club and earlier this year, she suggested to the club’s board the idea of volunteering for the Huntsville Green Team Adopt-a-Spot program. Her idea was met with enthusiastic support from club members eager to make an impact just steps [more]
Read MoreGet involved in National Public Lands Day at Hays Nature Preserve
August 22, 2025
People across the country come together each September to celebrate National Public Lands Day — the largest single-day volunteer event for public lands in the United States. It’s a day to get outside and give back to or enjoy green spaces that bring us joy. This year, on Saturday, September 27, Hays Nature Preserve is joining the celebration with a Birding 101 event with Tennessee Valley Audubon. Meet at the Hays [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville presents 50th annual Beautification Awards
August 21, 2025
Celebrating residents and organizations creating a community in bloom Mayor Tommy Battle and City Council members, in conjunction with the Huntsville Beautification Board, recognized more than 347 properties at the 50th annual Beautification Awards ceremony. The City of Huntsville Beautification Awards began in 1975, recognizing outstanding contributions through superior landscaping and well-maintained properties. “Every awardee sets a powerful example of what it means to take pride in our community,” Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle [more]
Read MoreBiodiversity at Elgie’s Walk Greenway
August 1, 2025
By Lauren Linder Secretary for the Wild Ones, North Alabama Chapter Elgie’s Walk Greenway opened in 2020 along Haysland Road in the Hays Farm development in south Huntsville, a two-mile paved trail from Grissom High School to Bell Mountain Park. The greenway was named after the grandfather of John Hays, one of the Hays Farm developers. The Hays Family gifted Elgie’s Walk to the City of Huntsville as part of their commitment [more]
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