WHAT is No-Mow-May?

• No-Mow-May is a conservation initiative to promote healthy habitat for people & pollinators.
• Residents let their lawns grow – just during the month of May.
• Let wildflowers blossom for pollinators.
• Register by Friday, April 21^st!
• Call 607-753-1741 to register.

WHY participate?

• We rely on bees & their allies to pollinate 100 crops nationwide.
• Steep declines in insect populations affect our food production.
• We protect pollinator food supplies & habitat, so we can sustain our own.

HOW to participate? 

• Register with the Code Enforcement Office. 
• Phone 607-753-1741 by Friday, April 21^st to receive a Certificate of Participation. 
• Post your certificate at your front door or window. 
• Let the lawn & wildflowers grow during the month of May. 
• There is no cost to sign-up!
• During May 2023 – If you register, you will not incur a lawn code violation for grass over 6” tall.
• The program ends May 31^st. 
• Be sure to Mow your Lawn by Monday, June 5^th.

Download No Mow May Brochure Here