Green Team
When severe storms strike and trees fall, the City of Huntsville is on top of it.
May 30, 2025
With the recent wave of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms toppling trees throughout north Alabama, there’s a detail to keep mind during cleanup. If a tree on City of Huntsville property falls onto private property, the City’s Landscape Management crews may be able to remove or clean up that tree. Unfortunately, downed trees have been common in recent storms, particularly on Monte Sano and on the eastern side of the mountain along [more]
Read MoreStuart Obermann and family beautify Aldridge Creek Greenway in memory of son
May 30, 2025
The story began in 2020, in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying uncertainty. Five years ago, the City of Huntsville dedicated a portion of the Aldridge Creek Greenway in memory of Eric Obermann, a 28-year-old Huntsville native who died of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. His family’s foundation donated funding for Green Team to plant about 270 trees and shrubs in the shade-deprived area of [more]
Read MoreEco Tips: Travel greener this summer
May 29, 2025
As you plan your summer getaway, consider how your travel choices impact the planet. You don’t have to compromise vacation adventure for sustainability but some planning and thoughtful packing helps lighten the impact on the environment. Choose eco-friendly destinations: Many cities and regions around the world such as Costa Rica and Iceland have green certifications or are recognized for their eco-conscious tourism efforts. Such places support local economies, protect wildlife and [more]
Read MoreGreen Ambassador awards ceremony celebrates sustainability projects in Huntsville schools
May 16, 2025
With a near-overflow crowd at the Jaycee Community Building in John Hunt Park, the Green Ambassador program commended students and teachers across Huntsville for sustainability projects both inside and outside the classroom at an awards ceremony on Thursday, May 15. Wrapping up its second year, the Green Ambassador program is the educational arm of the City of Huntsville’s Green Team. Student projects ranged from recycling to creating community gardens designed to [more]
Read MoreHow to ensure success mulching around your trees
April 30, 2025
Trees are the backbone of a well-designed landscape. They improve the aesthetics, temperature, air purification, soil conservation, noise reduction, wildlife habitat and increase property value. Mulching trees correctly will improve tree health and longevity. Learn how to spot a tree volcano and correct it. The Huntsville Tree Commission has simple guidelines to ensure tree mulching success: Place a wide (2-3 feet radius) mulch bed (3-4 inches deep) around the tree. The root [more]
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