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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, REFILL!

By guest writer Abbi Johnston Do you ever wonder how to reduce your disposable plastic use? So many things we […]

By CleanNorthDecember 13, 2023
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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 […]

By CleanNorthOctober 3, 2023
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Keep an eye out for invasive European frog-bit—a water lily imposter

By guest writer Emma Jones* European frog-bit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae) is a damaging invasive aquatic plant that was introduced as an […]

By CleanNorthSeptember 18, 2023
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Clean North plants trees to green our city, fight climate change (plus tree planting tips!)

Did you know that Clean North has planted thousands of trees all across the City of Sault Ste. Marie? “Planting […]

By CleanNorthSeptember 18, 2023
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Take the Clean North Invasive Plant Pledge

Are you ready and willing to tackle invasive plants in your yard? Then take the Clean North Invasive Plant Pledge! […]

By CleanNorthAugust 3, 2023
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By CleanNorthJuly 22, 2023
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It’s time to stop rationalizing hanging onto invasive plants

You’d be hard-pressed to find a gardener who thinks it’s ok to allow purple loosestrife, garlic mustard, or dog-strangling vine […]

By CleanNorthJuly 22, 2023
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Anna and Logan win Clean North Scholarships

Anna Noseworthy-Turgeon and Logan Dunham are this year’s winners of Clean North Scholarships. Each will receive a cheque for $500 […]

By CleanNorthJune 26, 2023
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Get Clean North mulch on Saturday, May 27

It’s mulch giveaway time again! From 9 am to noon on Saturday, May 27, 2023, you can get your hands […]

By CleanNorthMay 22, 2023
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GMO-free, heirloom, organic, hybrid: How do I choose the right seeds to be a “green” gardener?

Choosing seeds can be overwhelming. There’s so much information out there, and not all of it is accurate! So we […]

By CleanNorthMay 18, 2023
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