Check out who won a Clean North Award
Clockwise from top left: Isaac Jeffery; Carter Dorscht and Corinne Wilkerson of The Kensington Conservancy; Chevaun Toulouse; Erica Hogan of […]
Category: Clean North news updates
When “bad” plants happen to good people
New plants can come with issues and ethical concerns. For example, buying a single invasive plant can cause your garden […]
Clean North plants trees to green our city and fight climate change (tree planting tips included!)
Ten more young trees recently joined dozens of others in a Clean North tree plantation. This site is just south […]
Clean North, the public library, and Sault Climate Hub to celebrate Earth Week with hopeful climate change flick
Are you seeking a sense of hope when it comes to climate change? Then in honour of Earth Week, come […]
Want to grow native plants but can’t find any? Grow your own using winter sowing!
As part of our Invasive Plant Species Education Project, we urge gardeners to replace invasive plants with native ones. Native […]
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No Mow May: Helps non-native dandelions; native bees, not so much!
It’s that time of year when well-meaning people start pushing No Mow May. Don’t fall for the hype. This movement […]
Using less lawn chemicals can reduce harm to people, pets, and ecosystems
Using chemicals on your lawn may put your health (and the health of those you love) at risk and can […]
How plant-based eating can help save us from climate change
UPDATE (July 2023): New research findings from the United Kingdom show that eating a vegan diet results in 75% less […]
How pets can harm the environment—and how you can help reduce their impacts
Our pets bring us much comfort and joy—but they come with environmental impacts. So what are these impacts, and how […]