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Biodiversity 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]
Read MorePlanting roots and collecting litter: Finding community through Green Team volunteering
July 30, 2025
When Rhea Bridgeland moved to Huntsville just over a year ago, she brought with her a deep passion for environmental health and a love for shared community spaces like parks and libraries. Looking for a way to connect with her new hometown, she turned to VolunteerMatch—a national portal for volunteer opportunities—and found exactly what she was looking for: a tree planting event hosted by Green Team at Cavalry Hill Community [more]
Read MoreWhy use native plants in urban landscapes?
July 22, 2025
The City’s Landscape Management Department has planted native trees on Lowe Avenue near the U.S. Courthouse. Today’s urban landscaping trends emphasize sustainability, ecological value, low-maintenance beauty and community involvement. Public support for native plants and wildlife-friendly green spaces is growing—thanks in large part to a better-informed community that understands how these landscapes help reduce habitat fragmentation. All plants contribute to healthier urban environments. They cool our cities by reducing heat islands, manage [more]
Read MoreHow meal prepping can help the planet
July 20, 2025
Meal prepping has become a popular strategy to save time, reduce stress and eat healthier. Beyond the convenience and health benefits, meal prepping is also a great opportunity to live more sustainably. Here’s how meal prepping helps you eat green, reduce waste and save time: Reduces food waste: When you plan your meals in advance, you buy only what you need and use ingredients before they spoil. You’re also more likely to [more]
Read MoreBeware of the invasive nature of bamboo
July 3, 2025
Running bamboo is the neighbor you never want to have. Yes, it’s popular in landscaping and much stronger than it might appear. But according to City Arborist Marc Byers, bamboo that is growing wild or has been planted makes for lousy neighbors. “There are just so many challenges in controlling it in the way that it spreads,” he said. “If you lived next to someone who had bamboo on their property, you [more]
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