Healthy Yards benefit our whole community. A healthy yard will have a positive effect on:
- Air and water quality
- Stormwater management
- Biodiversity, supporting our wild pollinators, birds, amphibians
- Health of people and pets
- Dark skies
- Enjoyment of outdoor spaces
- Neighborhood aesthetics
This voluntary program was created by the East Vincent Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) to recognize our residents for the positive environmental steps they are already taking and to provide inspiration and helpful tips for residents who wish to have healthier yards.
How we care for our yard can have a significant impact on the health of our families, our pets, our community, and our natural world. Individual homeowners have the power to make a difference!
For questions about healthy yard topics or to make a personal consultation
email us at: eastvincenteac@eastvincent.org
We love sharing what we have learned!
“How You Can Participate”
Complete the Healthy Yard Recognition Application! This fun and interactive application will take five – ten minutes to complete.
There are 21 qualities we believe a healthy yard would have. We invite you to see how many apply to your yard by filling out the application.
Scores of 15 or higher qualify for:
• A metal EVT Healthy Yard Lawn Sign (or digital certificate, or both)
• A certificate presented at a Board of Supervisors meeting and signed by the Supervisors in recognition of your healthy yard status
If you feel inspired to create a healthy (or healthier yard) (and we hope you do), feel free to complete the application as many times as you like, as you take steps towards a healthy yard and to improve your score!
You will find helpful information on all the topics on this web page to help you build and expand upon your healthy yard.
https://www.opinionstage.com/page/a7ff6306-a72e-
The National Wildlife Federation’s website is chockfull of resources, videos, tip sheets, and guides to providing a healthy home for nature at our homes. They base their information on Dr. Tallamy’s research.
A healthy yard can save us money and time, while adding to the beauty and comfort of our outdoor spaces. A healthy yard can make a big difference in cleaning our water and air, catching rain to manage stormwater, and providing food and shelter for wildlife, birds, and pollinators. Research shows that trees improve the physical, mental, and social health of a community. Individual homeowners have the power to make a difference!