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10/15/2026

We, along with the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District and KAIRE (Kentuckiana Air Education), will be tabling at CycLOUvia on October 18th! Come out to Bardstown Road and say hey!

CycLOUvia is back!

On October 18, Bardstown Road becomes a place for the people! Come walk, bike, skate, dance, support local businesses, and experience one of Louisville’s iconic corridors in a whole new way.

October 18 | 2–6 p.m. | Bardstown Road

See you in the street!

10/13/2026

Switching from a gas-powered to electric-powered lawn equipment helps protect our air. In fact, you can get a rebate for up to $100! Here are some rebate options in this graphic, which even includes a rechargeable battery.

Click here to fill out a rebate form: https://louisvilleky.gov/air-pollution-control-district/document/apcd-form-lawn-care-cleaner-air-rebate

10/12/2026

TreesLouisville is partnering with Greenprint to add much needed shade to The Yard Apartments in Nulu next week and we are looking for volunteers! Join us on Tuesday, October 20th as we install more than 40 trees to a barren lot. No experience necessary, DM or visit the link in our bio to register.

10/08/2026

Today marks the beginning of TreesLouisville Tree Week! In the next week, we will be posting about trees and their positive impact on the environment. Follow their page and check out their website to learn more about how you can get involved and learn more about trees!

10/05/2026

In case you don't have weekend plans this upcoming weekend, the Air Pollution Control District will be at the Southwest Community Festival and the Evolve KY National Drive Electric Month event at Norton Commons! We will be promoting our environmental programs like KAIRE, Grow More Mow Less and Lawn Care for Cleaner Air. Come check out these events and learn more about the APCD!

10/05/2026

Drive Electric Month runs until October 12, raising awareness on the benefits of electric vehicles and even lawn equipment. One of our initiatives at APCD is our rebate program. You can get a rebate of up to $100 by trading in your gas-powered lawn equipment for an electric-powered one. That also includes a rechargeable battery.

Click here to apply: https://louisvilleky.gov/air-pollution-control-district/document/apcd-form-lawn-care-cleaner-air-rebate

10/05/2026

Looking for a beautiful plant to add to your rain garden?

New England Aster is a perennial that flowers from late summer to late fall. It attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, and thrives in full to part sun.

New England Aster and other native flowers help absorb stormwater with their dense roots and minimize the volume of polluted water entering our waterways. Beauty and purpose! For more rain garden ideas, check out our plant guide linked in the comments.

10/02/2026

Trees are a great way to take up space in a lawn and provide shade to an area. Trees and shrubs do not need to be mowed or cared for as much as traditional grass. Larger trees can also provide shade on hot summer days when lawncare needs to happen. A large amount of tree cover can also improve air quality, support wildlife, and reduce flooding among other benefits.

TreesLouisville offers rebates on certain tree varieties. Check out their page to learn more about these rebates. They will also have many events during their TreeWeek for you to get involved in from October 9th to October 18th!

10/01/2026

We are thrilled to share the official Gubernatorial Proclamation designating October 9-18, 2026 as Tree Week in Kentucky! Governor Andy Beshear has designated October 9–18, 2026, to celebrate the incredible value trees bring to our communities—from cleaner air and stormwater relief to stronger, healthier neighborhoods.

09/30/2026