Plant or care for  a city tree by
watering, mulching, and removing litter.

Help to capture 3.6 pounds of carbon dioxide per year from the atmosphere.

More actions you can take:

• Eliminate lawn and garden pesticides.
  
• Help protect and enhance Louisville's Metro Parks.
  
• Join a cleanup or organize one for your neighborhood.
  
• Leave grass clippings on your lawn or compost them.
  
• Reduce disposable items by using canvas shopping bags, silverware and ceramic coffee mugs.
  
• Buy recycled products.
  
• Use rechargeable batteries.
  
• Apply for a Brightside NatureScape Grant.
  
• When it rains, let nature work for you and limit watering your lawn and/or garden.
  
• Cover plant beds with composted leaves or grass to help retain moisture and reduce the need for watering.
  
• Go organic. Most lawn and garden centers now offer several organic fertilizers and pesticides.
  
• Limit your lawn, and consider Low-Maintenance Landscaping. Most people over water their lawns, so consider planting native shrubs, ground covers or vegetables, which use less water.
  
•  Plant trees to shade your house in the summer.
  
• Join a gardening club.
  
• Plant a green roof. Green roofs reduce roof-top temperatures, create habitat for wildlife and reduce storm water runoff.