Spearheaded by the Springfield Township Environmental Advisory Commission, the Board of Commissioners have approved a pilot program for No Mow May for up to 25 residences in the Township.
Mowing your lawn less helps to increase the abundance and diversity of wildlife, including bees and other pollinators. By participating in No Mow May, residents can let grass grow uncut for the entire month, allowing a habitat to form for early season pollinators. This is particularly important in urban and suburban areas where floral resources are often limited. In addition to benefiting pollinators, reducing mowing frequency will save water, help your lawn become more resilient to drought, and reduce emissions from gas-powered lawn equipment.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis, with participation limited to the first 25 households who register (PLEASE READ PARTICIPANT RULES BELOW). Sign up by clicking on the link below. No Mow May signs will be available for all participating households. An EAC member will be in contact to review participation rules and coordinate a No Mow Sign pickup. The registration is filled. Thank you for your interest.
Participant Rules
Pilot participants must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Provide your name and address to be shared with the Chief of Police and the Fire Marshal. This list will be used in case of complaints from neighbors.
- All lawns would need to be cut back to regular length by the end of the first weekend after May ends, by end of day Sunday June, 4.
- The curb strip grass between the street and the sidewalk must be maintained at a mowed height, where a curb strip exists.
- Along the perimeter of the lawn next to the sidewalk or street if you have no sidewalk, the grass must be maintained at a mowed height for the width of a lawn mower.
- A sign identifying participation must be prominently displayed on the lawn. The sign will be provided by the EAC and should be returned to the EAC once the program ends.
- Educate neighbors on the benefits of No Mow May and why you are participating.
