Letter: Spring 2024 Green Awards distributed
June 5, 2024 at 10:24 p.m.
The Port Chester Sustainability Committee and Port Chester Beautification Commission are delighted to announce that the Spring 2024 Green Awards have been distributed. Winners received a native salvia plant with bright blue/purple flowers that attract pollinators.
PortRush Coffee on Lower King Street received a Green Award for adding colorful planting boxes.Kikki Short
The awards went to a wide variety of recipients. Several homeowners received awards for creating beautiful plantings including native species and for creating pollinator-friendly and wildlife-friendly yards. Others were cheered for putting planters outside of fences, using steep slopes for plantings instead of grass, and growing their own fruits and vegetables.
Local businesses also received awards—PortRush Coffee (on Lower King Street) was applauded for adding colorful planting boxes. Edison School was awarded for their Memorial Garden which includes native plantings and for educating the next generation about the importance of pollinators.
Do you have a nomination for a Green Neighbor Award? Do you see residents, organizations or businesses that have actively practiced a sustainable initiative or made a space more beautiful? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] or [email protected].
If you are interested in learning more or getting involved, please email us.
Kikki Short
Port Chester
Kikki Short is writing on behalf of the Port Chester Sustainability Committee.
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