Tag: climate

Larchmont first to ban gas-powered leaf blowers
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Larchmont first to ban gas-powered leaf blowers

The village of Larchmont Board of Trustees unanimously banned gas-powered leaf blowers effective January 2022.  The board also limited electric leaf blowers to spring and fall cleanups, with temporary allowances as determined by the mayor for extreme weather events. “Larchmont is proud to be a leader in municipal green policy,” […]

Healthy Yards announce ‘Pollinator Garden Tour’
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Healthy Yards announce ‘Pollinator Garden Tour’

On Sunday, Sept. 13 dozens of Westchester gardens will be open to the public to demonstrate how homeowners and land managers can support pollinators and encourage biodiversity in our own backyards. Organized by the sustainable gardening non-profit Healthy Yards and Bedford 2030, the Westchester Pollinator Garden Tour is designed to […]