Grow More Mow Less

Did you know that you can get cash back for getting rid of gas powered lawn care equipment and purchasing electric equipment? All you need to do is:

-Complete the rebate request form on our website,
-Provide proof you live in Jefferson County, and
-The original receipt for the equipment

Learn more about getting your rebate: Louisvilleky.gov/LCCA

Check out this meeting tomorrow (6/16) to learn more about the Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District and all the great things they do!

Thank you to the Greater Louisville Sierra Club for hosting us on Tuesday, June 16 at their meeting to talk about the Past, Present & Future of the the Soil & Water Conservation District in Jefferson County! If you want to join the conversation, (online or in person) please register via the Sierra Club at tinyurl.com/jeffcdsierra .

This page aims to provide information about growing more and mowing less, but what does that actually mean?

At it's core, Grow More Mow Less means to limit how much you have to mow your lawn by replacing grass with plants that do not need as much maintenance.

Check out our Grow More Mow Less page to learn more: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/air-pollution-control-district/grow-more-mow-less

Last month, we awarded West End Women's Collaborative with the Lawn Care for Cleaner Air Community Grant. This grant gives a package of professional-powered electric lawn equipment to a non-profit organization in Jefferson County.

Last week we visited the West End Women's collaborative to unbox and prepare the equipment for use!

If you want to make the switch, you can get rebates on electric lawn equipment year round: Louisvilleky.gov/LCCA

♻️ Pop-up Drop-off at Doss High School
7601 St. Andrews Church Rd
📅 Saturday, June 13 | ⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
We’re accepting bulky plastics this month (like broken storage bins that can’t be donated)!
✅ Bring only listed items
✅ Check Recycle Coach for anything else
✅ Separate materials ahead of time
🚫 No early arrivals before 10 AM
See you there!

Introducing TreesLouisville’s Summer Workshop Series!

Learn the proper tools and techniques to prune from one of our ISA Certified Arborists. This is a wonderful opportunity for folks who have never pruned before, or want to ensure what they have been doing is correct. Through the event we will dive into the reasons why we prune, what could be a potential hazard, correct and incorrect techniques, and tool safety.

No experience necessary, must be 16 or older. DM or register through the link in our bio.

Did you know you can get a rebate if you switch from gas-powered to electric-powered lawn equipment? This program is a year-round initiative, and it's one of many ways we can all reduce air pollution in Louisville.

Learn More: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/air-pollution-control-district/lawn-care-cleaner-air-rebate-program

🌿 Already growing native plants? The Less Lawn More Life Challenge is for you too.

The Less Lawn More Life Challenge isn’t just about getting started. It’s about going deeper: learning more about invasive species, water conservation, habitat structure, ecological gardening, and how our individual spaces connect into something bigger.

Whether you manage a thriving native garden, volunteer in restoration, lead a Wild Ones chapter, or simply want to keep learning alongside thousands of others working toward healthier ecosystems, there’s still time to join.

New participants always start at Week 1 and can move through the challenge at their own pace.

Nature starts at home, but it grows through community.

Join the FREE challenge at https://www.lesslawnmorelife.com/?ref=wildones

Wildr Places Wild Ones

We will be tabling at this event!! Come say hi and talk to us about the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District and green lawn care practices!😁

We’re gearing up for the next BIG BOB Day, celebrating Wyandotte-Oakdale!

🎈 BIG BOB DAY
🌳 Wyandotte Park
📅 Saturday, May 30
🕙 10 am - 1 pm

BIG BOB Day will feature a ton of stuff, including a resource fair, petting zoo, pickleball activities, a touch-a-firetruck experience, the chance to explore a TARC bus, a Louisville Metro Animal Services vaccine clinic, pet food giveaways, kids' activities, and much more.

Our goal is to create a fun, welcoming event that reflects the energy and creativity of the community itself. If you have an idea, activity, or talent you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you!

We want neighbors to help make it their own, so if you live in Wyandotte-Oakdale we’re looking for:

⭐ Volunteers
⭐ Community groups and nonprofits
⭐ Food trucks
⭐ Face painters, balloon animal makers, family-friendly entertainers—whatever!
⭐ Interactive activities and neighborhood-focused programming

If any of this speaks to you, reach out to my office!

In the meantime, stay tuned for more info, and save the date!