The City of Northfield is encouraging residents who have lawn care responsibilities to register for Less Mow May.
Formerly known as No Mow May, Less Mow May is an effort to support pollinators who emerge from hibernation or migrate to Minnesota in early spring and are in deep need of nectar and pollen for food.
The Northfield City Council approved a resolution that temporarily suspends enforcement of the tall weeds and grass code from May 1 to May 31. It is open to residential, owner-occupied properties and renters with landlord consent. The program is not open to business or city-owned greenspace. Staff and the City Council will review the results and if successful, could expand it to include other properties in Northfield in future years.
In order to participate, residents should register their property, refrain from mowing their lawn in May, and display a “Less Mow May” sign in their yard or on their home, in plain view from the street, to educate other residents and promote the program. Residents can pick up one free reusable yard sign for their registered address while supplies last at City Hall.
The program will begin on Thursday, May 1st.
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