The uphill battle against invasive weeds in our parks. Wilmette, Illinois, March 7, 2024 — Wilmette Park District’s 60-acre Gillson Park resides just north of the Baha’I House of Worship. This coastal park includes beaches, an outdoor Ampitheater, youth soccer fields, tennis courts and a wildflower garden. Wilmette Park District and uplandDesign ltd completed a
Events
No Mow May Milwaukee 2023
MKE residents plan to limit yard work to increase pollinator productivity. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, April 24, 2023 – You may see your neighbors let their yards grow tall this May. They didn’t forget to mow. “Many yards across Greater Milwaukee will participate in No Mow May this year,” explained Ryan Anderson, the manager of the 501(c)3 non-profit sustainable
What to know about invasive jumping worms…
Expert Bradley Herrick describes the recent spread of invasive jumping worms and what you can do to protect our greenspaces. 35 states have reported invasive jumping worm presence. University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum’s Ecologist, Bradley Herrick, has raised awareness about this new soil invader. Herrick answered our questions about why we should focus on invasive jumping
Why Participate in No Mow May?
No Mow May leaders across the Midwest share why you should join them in this movement to protect pollinators. Midwest Grows Green (MGG) will lead No Mow May (NMM) efforts across the Midwest. This includes No Mow May Milwaukee and an April 13th presentation with Sierra Club Northwest Cook County. You likely will walk by
Six things to look forward to on October 26th
Midwest Grows Green (MGG) invites you to our Sustainable Landscaping Workshops on October 26th to learn strategies and practices that reduce synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. See below for our list of the most intriguing workshop topics: The Morning Session: Natural Lawn Care Topic #1: Healthy Soil Equals Healthy Grass- Sustainable landscaping starts with nurturing healthy and
Healthy Grounds Leads to Healthy Hounds
Local environmental and pet advocacy groups combine to raise awareness about rising canine cancer rates. Keeping man’s best friend healthy requires proper exercise, nutrition and… lawn care. “Dogs love digging in the dirt, rolling around in the grass and licking their paws. These behaviors unfortunately can result in adverse health outcomes if using synthetic pesticides
6 Reasons to Trot-Into the Hounds & Grounds Canine Cancer Awareness Event
MGG invites you to a paw-some dog agility course experience led by Hawk City K9. Benefits abound for people and pooches alike: Receive an introduction to dog agility from the best at Hawk City K9 Stacey Hawk and Hawk City K9 have led dog agility courses for many years. Each owner and their dog will
Midwest Grows Green 4 Year Review
Communities across Greater Chicago take a lead in pesticide reduction. This year across Greater Chicago, children can play free of worry on more than 265 acres of pledged landscapes to pesticide-free lawn care. The non-profit initiative, Midwest Grows Green (MGG), has pushed forward natural lawn care at these 265 acres, or the equivalent to 201
Grand Rapids Grows Green Weekend
Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids, Stonyfield and local partners lead the transition to organic. Soon in Grand Rapids and East Grand Rapids, children can play free of synthetic pesticides at six organic parks. Stonyfield Organic, the nation’s leading organic yogurt company, has teamed up with Midwest Grows Green, the Sierra Club Greater Grand Rapids and
Why We Love Clover
MGG’s Ryan Anderson explains why we should start valuing this nitrogen-fixing, low-maintenance “weed” After four years working to reduce pesticides in landscapes, I strongly believe it’s time to stop considering clover a “weed”! Clover offers the best tool to eliminate the use of nasty chemicals, while maintaining a lawn that’s both manicured and biodiverse. Don’t
