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 […]
Category: Clean North news updates
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 […]
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 […]
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 advice […]
How you can make the Sault/Algoma a “litter” bit better—SAFELY
So, you’ve decided to pick up litter? Bravo, you magnificent trash warrior! You’re not just tidying up—you’re saving the planet […]
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 winners […]
Got a patch of empty land in the Sault/Algoma?
This fab program could help you reforest it at low cost! What if we told you that this year alone, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]