GET INVOLVED - GO GREEN
Join your neighbors in building a cleaner, greener future. From recycling and reducing waste to planting trees, supporting local businesses, and choosing sustainable transportation, every small step makes a big difference. Together, we can protect our environment and create a healthier community for generations to come.
Get Involved
Your voice matters. Join with neighbors, attend local events, and share ideas for a greener city. Talk with
department heads and your
city councilor about environmental concerns, and support policies that protect our air, water, and green spaces.
Volunteer
Hands-on help goes a long way. Participate in community cleanups, help plant trees, or lend your skills to environmental projects. Every hour you give helps make Homewood more sustainable. Be sure to sign up for our
newsletter or follow us on social to learn about how you can assist us at events like tree planting, Shades Creek cleanups, the Salamander Festival and more.
Easy Ways to Go Green
- Contact Local Leaders – Share your support for eco-friendly policies.
- Recycle and Compost – Sort materials and reduce landfill waste.
- Conserve Energy – Use energy-efficient appliances and turn off electronics when not in use.
- Save Water – Take shorter showers, fix leaks, and choose drought-tolerant landscaping.
- Use Sustainable Transportation – Walk, bike, carpool, or ride public transit.
- Plant Trees and Native Plants – Improve air quality and reduce carbon emissions.
- Shop Local – Support businesses that use sustainable practices.
- Skip Single-Use Plastics – Carry reusable bags, bottles, and containers.
- Join Cleanup Events – Keep our parks, creeks, and neighborhoods clean.
- Educate Others – Share what you’ve learned about sustainability.
Go Solar
See if solar panels are right for your home using Google’s Sunroof tool. It analyzes your roof and weather patterns to create a personalized solar plan.
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Avoid Intrusive Plants
Some plants may look appealing but can harm local ecosystems. Learn which species to avoid and choose native plants that thrive in Alabama’s climate.
English Ivy – Aggressive, non-native vine that damages plants and structures. Remove fully; replace with native vines like cross vine or trumpet creeper.
Chinese Wisteria – Aggressive, non-native vine that harms plants and structures. Remove fully; replace with native wisteria or other native vines.
Chinese Privet – Aggressive, non-native tree spread by animals, water, and roots. Clear in winter; replace with native trees or shrubs.
Taro – Aggressive, non-native plant invading waterways. Remove all rhizomes; replace with native arrowhead leaf.
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