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Fantastic Fungi! Feed, Fix, Fight

Have you noticed mushrooms popping up in your yard lately?

No need to fear the fungus!

Nature’s superheroes, fungi feed, fix and fight for you to have a healthy lawn.

Read more in the latest article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department.

Learn a thing, share a thing!

When is the last time you checked your irrigation system?

Any idea how and what you should be looking for during a spring check-up?

Warm days are just around the corner. Be prepared with an efficient irrigation system that encourages a healthy lawn and saves water.

Details for this weekend’s Spring Sprinkler Check-up and Audit Class are in the latest article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Service Department.

Backyard Composting Week

Here’s the dirt on composting:

It eliminates landfill waste, reduces the need for chemical fertilizers, enriches soil, retains soil moisture and saves you money!

Ready to start your own backyard compost? Check out these resources from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department.

Recycling Dilemma #1009: Caution, that Pizza Box is Cheesy!

More than 12 million pizzas are sold on Super Bowl Sunday each year!

With the big game just around the corner, we wanted to give a refresher on how to properly dispose of those greasy, cheesy boxes.

Read the latest article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department for more information.

Don’t Fear the Fungus

Why does mushroom get invited to all the parties?

Because he’s a fun-guy!

But really, it’s no joke that mushrooms are great to have around.

Not so sure? Read all about these beneficial organisms in the latest article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department.

3 easy ways to help monarchs this fall

Monarchs are on the move, with reports coming in that residents are seeing an increase in sightings from the coast to the hill country.

If you enjoy watching the fall migration, remember there are simple actions you can take to ensure there is a monarch population to enjoy year after year.

Read the latest article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department for 3 simple steps to help monarchs this fall.

Recycling Dilemma #1008: Plastic Bags and Film – Friend or Foe?

Did you know that plastic bags are the #1 contaminant in our curbside recycling program?

But wait! That doesn’t mean you should toss them in the trash.

Plastic bags and film CAN be recycled and there are multiple locations throughout The Woodlands that will accept them.

For more information on this common recycling dilemma, read the latest article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department.

Fall in Love with Leaves

Its Fall! Time for cool mornings and pumpkin spice everything. And, while nothing says fall like fallen leaves, here are three things to consider (and a fun activity!) before you tackle the autumnal abundance.

Creature Feature: Squirrels

If you’re NUTS about squirrels, be sure to read the latest Creature Feature from the Environmental Services Department.

Creature Feature: Skunks

Q: Have you heard the joke about the skunk?
A: Nevermind – it really stinks!

Yes, skunks are infamous for their scent but there’s more to these black and white creatures than their odor.
Get to know our native skunks in the latest Creature Feature from Environmental Services.

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