Yes, you can recycle a pickleball! While tennis balls and pickleballs are not suitable for curbside recycling, The Woodlands Township offers courtside recycling bins at select locations that accept defective tennis and pickleballs for repurposing into new products. Learn about how to solve this recycling dilemma today!
As winter wanes, vibrant native trees like the Eastern redbud, white flowering dogwood, and black cherry promise stunning blooms that attract wildlife and pollinators. These seasonal colors mark the return of life, offering sustenance to bees, birds, and humans alike. Celebrate nature by planting these beauties in your yard!
Revisit this popular recycling dilemma with a new solution – The Woodlands Township’s 24-hour battery recycling drop-off at Central Fire Station! Read on to learn about the dangers of improperly handled batteries and how you can call this recycling dilemma a problem of the past.
This winter, observe the beauty of deciduous trees as they enter dormancy to conserve energy and survive the cold. Texas native trees, like oaks and pines, showcase remarkable adaptations. By mulching, pruning, and wrapping young trees, we can support them through winter, ensuring they thrive come spring!
Environmental Services honors three exemplary recipients for the 2025 Volunteer of the Year awards: Matthew Zielinski, the Individual Volunteer; Indovinya Green Team, the Corporate Volunteer Group; and Montgomery County Master Gardener Composting Team, the Volunteer Group. Their dedication to community service and sustainability significantly impacts the environment, fostering a cleaner, greener future. Thank you to our honorees for their commitment to The Woodlands!
As 2025 draws to a close, reflect on our cherished posts! Explore the joy of native plants, the truth behind mosquito bites, and ways to protect our precious ecosystem. We hope you’ve enjoyed this year’s content and look forward to bringing you new content in 2026!
As the holiday season approaches, elevate your gift-giving with creative, sustainable wrapping methods. Opt for DIY festive touches like patterned paper and charming bows made from reused materials. Discover the art of Furoshiki or consider reusable gift bags. Make your gifts special this holiday season while loving the planet!
In 2025, over 2,600 passionate volunteers dedicated 11,747 hours to environmental initiatives in The Woodlands Township. From adopting paths to tackling invasive species, every effort helps preserve The Woodlands’ beauty. Join the movement today and make a remarkable difference in your community!
The Woodlands boasts over 250 miles of pathways, nurtured by 143 dedicated volunteer groups through the Adopt-A-Path program. In 2025, these volunteers removed more than 4,000 gallons of litter, ensuring our natural spaces remain clean and green year-round. Join this impactful initiative to preserve the woods in The Woodlands and make a difference in your community today!
This Thanksgiving, let’s embrace sustainable traditions! Make your holiday a little greener by buying local ingredients, composting food scraps, and using reusable dinnerware. As we enter the holiday season, we also provide guidance on post-holiday grease disposal, sustainable gifting, and picking an environmentally friendly holiday tree. Celebrate with gratitude while caring for our planet this holiday season!
