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Green Team to hold community cleanup for Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service
January 17, 2025
The City of Huntsville’s Green Team is celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service with a community cleanup of Campus 805 and surrounding areas. The cleanup will be Saturday, Jan. 18, from 9-11 a.m. The Green Team tent will be set up at S.R. Butler Green at Campus 805, 2620 Clinton Ave. “The Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service is a tremendous opportunity to honor Dr. King’s legacy [more]
Read MoreUPDATED: Huntsville’s Green Team to collect live trees, other items for disposal
January 9, 2025
When the holiday season ends and it’s time to ditch that live tree, the City of Huntsville wants to help take it off your hands. The City’s Green Team and Parks & Recreation Department are participating in Operation Christmas Clean-Up, a joint effort between the City of Madison, Madison County Commission, Solid Waste Disposal Authority and Recycling Alliance of North Alabama. Live trees will be accepted along with flattened cardboard boxes, batteries [more]
Read MoreHow are you investing in your vegetable garden?
December 27, 2024
Peak planting season may seem like it’s a long time away, but the cold winter months are a great time to prepare. A lot of time, money and energy can be persevered by planning your vegetable garden. A plan will help you reduce your plant purchases as well as pests and disease. Creating healthy soil is at the top of Green Team’s Nikole Sothers list for gardening success. “I compost all year [more]
Read More5 tips to make your 2025 more eco-friendly
December 27, 2024
The new year is a perfect time to think about setting eco-friendly goals that contribute to a healthier community and planet. And to get you started, check out Green Team’s five achievable resolutions for your sustainable journey for the coming year. Reduce single-use plastics: Reusable bags, bottles and containers are your new sustainability friends. Challenge yourself to find alternatives, like beeswax wraps instead of plastic wrap or bamboo utensils instead of [more]
Read MoreNumbers don’t lie: Green Team had banner year in 2024
December 27, 2024
Green Team enjoyed a banner year in 2024, expanding education programs and making Huntsville a cleaner and even more beautiful city. The numbers tell a dizzying story of community outreach – from almost 10,000 students in attendance at 139 school presentations to 1,300 trees planted. The City also launched an initiative to eliminate litter throughout Huntsville, an ongoing effort that involves Mayor Tommy Battle and the City Council. “What Green Team has accomplished [more]
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