Category: Green Team
Getting 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 ]
Read MoreZero Waste Week highlights need for sustainability
September 27, 2024
September kicked off with Zero Waste Week and it’s always good to think about maintaining a sustainable lifestyle year-round. Here are some tips to get started: Keep reusable bags in your car to avoid using plastic bags that end up in the trash Think about replacing single-use everyday items such as plastic straws and utensils as well as water bottles with reusable alternatives. Don’t forget about using disposable bags when packing lunches, [ more ]
Read MoreHuge volunteer turnout at Hillendale cleanup makes impact in eliminating litter
September 27, 2024
Huntsville’s efforts to eliminate litter received a tremendous boost from more than 100 volunteers during a Sept. 21 cleanup at Hillendale Park and along the Holmes Avenue corridor. The local community cleanup event was part of National Cleanup Day, which included activities in all 50 states that brings together more than two million volunteers. It’s the largest single-day cleanup in the United States. In Huntsville, 142 volunteers joined together to collect 226 [ more ]
Read MoreHazards at home: There is a safe, simple way to dispose of hazardous waste
September 27, 2024
There is probably hazardous waste in your home, items you may not even think about that fall under that classification. It can be everyday items like TVs or cell phones, batteries, paints, weed killers. Because such items may include hazardous materials, they should not be disposed of with your regular garbage collection. There is, however, a simple way to get rid of those unwanted items. The City’s Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA) [ more ]
Read MoreSouth Star Festival: Huntsville departments working together to ensure smooth event
September 24, 2024
The countdown is on for the inaugural South Star Festival, set for Saturday and Sunday at the John Hunt Park Festival Grounds. Several City departments are collaborating closely to ensure the event runs smoothly for attendees as well as residents and business owners. This coordination provides a solid foundation for the festival’s future growth. Leading up to the event, the City made infrastructure improvements to the Festival Grounds, though some were already [ more ]
Read MoreGreen Ambassador program expanding reach in Huntsville-area schools
August 30, 2024
From Joel Donelan’s perspective, environmental education doesn’t have to be limited to science. It flows seamlessly into literacy, math, and social studies as well. As Green Team’s Environmental Education Coordinator, Donelan works to bring those concepts to Huntsville-area schools as part of the Green Ambassador program. Donelan frequently meets with educators to raise awareness about the Green Ambassador program and the curriculum that’s expansive enough to reach kindergarten students to high [ more ]
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