Category: Green Team
Leaf it right: A resident’s guide to curbside collection and yard debris
November 26, 2024
Fall foliage and, eventually, those leaves falling to the ground are the beauty of autumn. But that beauty can quickly turn ugly if leaves aren’t properly disposed. Leaves can clog storm drains, gutters and sewers, creating unwanted problems for residents and placing an extra burden on the City’s Public Works Department. It also violates City ordinances to vanquish the leaves or other yard debris into the street. It can lead to [ more ]
Read MoreJudy Sullivan shares passion for keeping Martin Road clean
November 25, 2024
Some words that describe Judy Sullivan: Diligent, devoted, determined. As a Green Team volunteer combating litter, Sullivan has adopted the more than two-mile stretch of Martin Road East between Memorial Parkway and Redstone Arsenal Gate 1, pouring her passion for cleanliness into keeping that relatively remote stretch of roadway litter free. “My husband is a retired Alabama Power engineer,” she said. “And the Gadsden office enacted Renew Our Rivers, which has now [ more ]
Read MoreLooking ahead, and looking back, to Huntsville’s large tree planting events
November 21, 2024
On most calendars, it’s the holiday season. On the Huntsville Green Team calendar, it’s tree planting season. After planting about 300 trees in Brahan Spring Park at the Mayor Tommy Battle’s annual tree planting on Nov. 2, another tree planting is set for Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon at Cavalry Hills Community Center. Hundreds of trees are set to be planted at Cavalry Hills. The trees are funded by [ more ]
Read MoreHow to make holiday gift wrapping environmentally friendly
November 21, 2024
The holiday season is a time of celebration and, sometimes, excessive waste. Americans discard millions of pounds of wrapping paper and packaging each year, much of which isn’t recyclable due to glossy finishes and mixed materials like glitter. Here are some upcycled wrapping paper ideas so you can spread holiday cheer while being kind to the planet. Old can be new: Old maps, magazines, newspapers and sheet music can make for colorful [ more ]
Read MoreBranch out for the environment with Mayor Battle at the City’s annual Tree Planting Day
November 1, 2024
Join Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle in planting 300 trees in Brahan Spring Park at the City’s annual Tree Planting Day on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. This year’s event will feature a wide variety of trees, including oaks, maples, bald cypress, river birch, yellow poplar, southern magnolia, redbuds, dogwoods, and elms, as the City takes another step toward creating a greener Huntsville. The planting will occur near the area [ more ]
Read MoreGetting in the litter-free holiday spirit
October 22, 2024
What’s better than celebrating the holidays and keeping Huntsville clean? These simple but effective ways to ensure less waste and litter this holiday season can add to your enjoyment and take care of your community: While trick-or-treating, carry a reusable bag for candy and an extra bag to collect any litter you may see. Along with keeping the neighborhood clean, it teaches a valuable lesson. Make costumes from materials already at home or [ more ]
Read MoreNot Just a Soccer Team: Huntsville City Football Club Joins Anti-Litter Effort Through Adopt-A-Spot Program
October 22, 2024
As Green Team’s Adopt-a-Spot program continues to grow, the continuous effort to keep Huntsville litter free has added a professional sports team to its roster. Huntsville City Football Club (HCFC) teamed with Green Team earlier this year to adopt a portion of Leeman Ferry Road near Philip Dotts Drive in the heart of John Hunt Park. The park is also home to the soccer team’s headquarters at Wicks Family Field at [ more ]
Read MoreHappening at Hays: The hidden joys of horseback riding
September 27, 2024
Hays Nature Preserve provides a beautiful setting for exploring nature on horseback along 10 miles of trails specifically for horseback riding. The trails have undergone extensive clear out recently but be mindful of any flood debris on the trails as this work nears completion. Be sure to follow trail etiquette on your ride: Yield to hikers, keep a safe distance from wildlife and respect the natural environment Plan your ride to ensure you [ more ]
Read MoreGreen Team celebrates growth of Adopt-A-Spot program
September 27, 2024
Green Team wants to give a big welcome to all our newest Adopt-A-Spot teams! Thank you for being a huge part of making a #LitterFreeHSV. Here are some of our new Adopt-A-Spot partners and the areas they have pledged to keep clean: Barge Design Solutions: 1st Avenue from Bob Wallace Avenue to Governors Drive Huntsville Sports Commission: 1st Avenue from Ivy Avenue to Bob Wallace Avenue Judy Sullivan: Martin Road Southeast Slayden: Moores Mill Road [ more ]
Read MoreDo you know which pumpkins are best for which occasion?
September 27, 2024
Pumpkin displays usually means cooler weather and the arrival of fall. Pumpkins have many uses and there are different types of pumpkins for those uses. Do you want to use your pumpkin for carving, cooking or seasonal display? Rest assured, there’s a pumpkin for that. Carving pumpkins have thinner walls and are easier to slice into. They can be any shape, but a flat bottom will ensure it doesn’t roll off the [ more ]
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