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Parks outlines seasonal sustainability programs: rain barrels, Grow Green, Leaf It and Salt Smart
Summary
Sammy Meyer of Parks and Recreation presented the department’s seasonal sustainability programs — Grow Green (formerly No Mow May), Soak It Up (stormwater), Leaf It (fall mulching/composting) and Salt Smart (winter salt management) — and invited partnerships and community engagement, including a June 25 rain‑barrel giveaway.
Sammy Meyer, outdoor recreation coordinator for the Parks and Recreation and Forestry Department, briefed the Climate Action Plan Steering Committee on seasonal sustainability programs the city runs or supports, and asked the committee to help amplify outreach and consider potential funding partnerships.
Meyer described four seasonal initiatives. Grow Green (previously No Mow May) encourages reduced mowing, longer seasonal leaf retention, native plantings and in-person kickoff events with hands-on activities. Soak It Up, a partnership with La Crosse Area Waters and Habitat for Humanity, focuses on stormwater reduction and education (including rain barrels and practical steps…
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