Fake or real Christmas tree? We help you weigh the pros and cons
Every holiday season, people ask us: “Is it more 'green' to buy a real Christmas tree or an artificial one?” The answer is...it depends...
Want to collect native plant seed for sowing this fall/winter? We’ve got the scoop!
So you've decided you want to try grow your own native plants from seed. In this post, we offer advice on collecting, cleaning, and sto...
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 harm animals and ecosystems, too. H...
Two outstanding local students win Clean North environmental scholarships
We are thrilled to announce the 2025 recipients of our annual scholarships: Alexander Phippen of Sault Ste. Marie, a recent graduate of...
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 was started in the UK ...
Do your homework before touching invasive Japanese knotweed—or you could make the problem much worse
Japanese knotweed is one of the most frustrating and damaging invasive species in Canada—but many Canadian websites are dispensing advi...
It’s Earth Day! And Clean North is celebrating four local environmental champions
Winners of Clean North Awards announced in secondary school, citizen, and business categories
We are pleased to announce the win...
City of Sault Ste. Marie has legalized boulevard gardens—here’s why we all should embrace this
It is now legal to plant a boulevard garden in Sault Ste. Marie! Read this Sootoday article for details. A boulevard garden is one plan...
Prevent food waste by donating garden produce responsibly
Got a landslide of lettuce, a torrent of tomatoes, a crush of cucumbers, or a zillion zucchinis? Want to share your bounty with someone...
Which recent high school grads just won a $500 Clean North scholarship?
Congratulations to Ava Hill, Aili Laird, Mya Moody, and James Newbery, four area high school students who won a 2024 Clean North schola...