Goal

Protection of our natural environment.

Key Projects 

• Reduce the use of pesticides in parks and open spaces.
  • Status:  In Progress 
• Utilize organic fertilizers on athletic fields, increase the use of the organic fertilizer by 20% over the next five years.
  • Status:  Complete 
• Conversion of nearly six acres at Broken Tee Golf Course from maintained turf to native grass areas as well as in certain park areas.
  • Status:  Complete 
• Develop a plan to increase tree canopy on city-owned and private property, especially in areas with the lowest tree equity score data found via the Tree Equity Score Analyzer (TESA).
  • Status:  In Progress 
• Conduct inventory of where turf and asphalt can be replaced with native plants. Create a target once inventory is complete.
  •  Status:  In Progress 

How we will know we are on track to succeed:

• Score of 75 or higher for each Englewood block group on the tree equity analyzer. 
• Increase green infrastructure strategies where appropriate.

Projects in Development

• Engage the Parks in Recreation Commission in determining whether and how to incorporate more xeric, native, resilient, colorful plants in medians and in parks instead of concrete or turf. 
  • Status:  In Progress 

Resources

• Lawn Repleacement Program: Replace your lawn for a beautiful, waterwise outdoor space. 

• Best Tree Finder: Tree Wizard: Not sure which trees to plant? The Tree Wizard, created by the Arbor Day Foundation, will recommend the best tree for you.

• Pollinator Plants: Southern Plains Region: This guide features regional native plants that are highly attractive to pollinators and are well-suited for small-scale plantings in gardens, on business and school campuses, in urban greenspaces, and in farm field borders.

• Wild Ones Front Range: Don't just xeriscape, Coloradoscape with native plants!

• City of Fort Collins: View a recommended plant list, courtesy of the City of Fort Collins